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Subject: [Members] PhD Fellowships - RISE Doctoral Training Program
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PhD Fellowships - RISE Doctoral Training Program
The Research Centre on Interactive Media, Smart System and Emerging
Technologies (RISE), as part of the RISE Doctoral Training Program
announces eight (8) PhD Fellowships under various Multidisciplinary
Research Groups (MRGs).
RISE is an equal opportunity employer. The positions are open to
nationals of all EU and non-EU countries.
*About RISE*
The Research Centre on Interactive Media, Smart System and Emerging
Technologies – RISE (www.rise.org.cy <http://www.rise.org.cy>) is a
newly founded research centre of excellence in Nicosia, Cyprus. RISE is
a significant investment supported by the European Commission, the
Republic of Cyprus and its founding Partners, the Municipality of
Nicosia, Max Planck Institute, University College London, the University
of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology and the Open University
of Cyprus.
The research focus of RISE is on interactive media and it conducts
excellent, internationally competitive scientific research in the areas
of visual sciences, human factors and design, communication, and
artificial intelligence in a tight synergy that provides an unique
interdisciplinary research perspective emphasising an “Inspired by
Humans, Designed for Humans” philosophy. RISE engages in knowledge
transfer and innovation activities aiming to bridge the gap between
scientific research and STEM-led innovation and entrepreneurship. RISE
is designed to act as an integrator of academic research and industrial
innovation, towards the sustainable fuelling of the scientific,
technological, and economic growth of Cyprus and Europe. For more
information about RISE, please visitwww.rise.org.cy
<http://www.rise.org.cy/>.
*Overview of RISE’s Doctoral Training Program*
RISE’s Doctoral Training Program (DTP) kicked off in 2019 providing the
best possible experience of impactful collaboration, following best
practices from across Europe. RISE’s DTP is a far more valuable and
engaging experience compared to working only with an individual
supervisor or a small group in a University. The RISE DTP experience
provides a collaborative cohort environment, in addition to offering a
wide range of projects, research and innovation activities and training
opportunities fostering knowledge transfer and student engagement with
the wider community and the partner institutions.
RISE’s DTP includes an in-house program for supporting and guiding PhD
students who will be registered at a University of the RISE consortium
(University of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology or Open
University of Cyprus). The in-house program allows students to
participate in scientific colloquia, research presentations, mobility
activities and visits, joint supervision of PhDs, and joint projects
organized in collaboration with RISE’s advanced partners (UCL and Max
Planck) and other members of its developing network. RISE will also
facilitate the development and innovation of research ideas and outcomes
and provide mentoring opportunities (e.g., peer feedback, guidance by
senior researchers).
Indicative list of DTP courses:
1. Project Management
2. Innovation, Entrepreneurial and Intrapreneurial skills for Research
Engineers
3. Product from Concept to Market
4. IP Protection Workshop: Key IP, commercialization, methods for
Higher Education: licensing, spin-ins and spin-outs
5. Research Methods and Research Ethics
6. Science communication and dissemination
7. Grant-writing
8. Other seminars
RISE DTP will aim to provide a direct link to the advanced partners via
short-term placements at their premises. RISE DTP will support PhD
students’ participation in conferences and study visits at established
research centres across Europe.
RISE will award a certificate for the participation in the RISE DTP program.
RISE DTP PhD Fellowships - 2020
In the academic year 2020-2021, as part of its Doctoral Training
Program, RISE will offer up to eight (8) PhD fellowships to eligible
candidates.
Fellowships will be for up to 3 years, during which candidates are
expected to complete their PhD. The fellowship covers: (1) full-time
employment at RISE including a generous salary and benefits, (2) annual
tuition coverage for the host university, (3) placement expenses at the
external partner university.
*DTP Requirements*:
1. Registration at *one of the* *local partner universities of
Cyprus* (i.e., Host University), under the supervision of a RISE
academic. Note: PhD students have to adhere to the doctoral
program’s expectations and examination procedures of the host
university. RISE will not interfere with the PhD requirements of the
host university. The PhD degree will be awarded by the Host University.
2. Dedicating 70-90% of the time at the RISE Centre and 10-30% at the
external partners. /Note:/ RISE will cover the placement costs at
the external partners.
3. Completion of a minimum of 4 in-house program courses/seminars
offered by RISE’s DTP, preferably during the first 2 years of the
program. Note: These courses may count towards the course
requirements of the PhD program at the Host University, providing
the Host University/Department agrees.
4. Engagement in year-round communication and dissemination activities
of RISE (e.g. poster days, industry events)
Failure to adhere to RISE’s DTP requirements, may result in the
discontinuation of the fellowship.
*Eligibility Criteria*
Applicants must have:
* A Bachelor’s degree in the area of concentration
* A Master’s degree (MA/MSc) in the area of concentration
* A proven record of high achievement
* A PhD thesis proposal centred on the topic of interest from the
composed list of RISE topics
<http://www.rise.org.cy/getattachment/vacancies/Job-Listings/PhD-Fellowships-RISE-Doctoral-Training-Program/PhD-Thematic-Areas-2020_10_3.pdf.aspx?lang=en-GB>.
<http://www.rise.org.cy/getattachment/vacancies/Job-Listings/PhD-Fellowships-RISE-Doctoral-Training-Program/PhD-Thematic-Areas-2020.pdf.aspx?lang=en-GB>
* Excellent knowledge of English (written and verbal)
* For non-EU applicants a work permit will be required
*Application Process*
Interested candidates should submit the following items via email to
vacancies@rise.org.cy <mailto:vacancies@rise.org.cy> and use the Email
subject line *“Application: RISE DTP PhD Fellowship 2020”*:
1. The selected topic (one application per topic, max 2 topics per
applicant).
2. Full and updated CV
3. Complete transcripts of all previous studies
4. English language proficiency certificate
5. A letter of interest or statement of purpose describing 1) previous
work performed in the topic under study 2) why the candidate wishes
to undertake the specific studies (1000 words max)
6. A PhD thesis proposal centred on the topic of interest including
initial research objectives (1000 words max). /Note:/ A different
application must be submitted for each topic of interest with a
maximum of 2 applications per candidate.
7. Names and contact information of two academic referees. Note:
Referees will be contacted (by RISE) only for shortlisted candidates.
*Application deadline: Monday, April 6**th**, 2020.*
For general inquiries, applicants may contact the HR Department of the
Research Centre on Interactive Media, Smart Systems and Emerging
Technologies at vacancies@rise.org.cy <mailto:vacancies@rise.org.cy>
The applicants may address any technical or research related inquiries
to research@rise.org.cy <mailto:research@rise.org.cy>
*All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.*
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