{"id":20424,"date":"2019-12-05T09:54:05","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T14:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=20424"},"modified":"2019-12-05T09:54:05","modified_gmt":"2019-12-05T14:54:05","slug":"call-phd-studentships-in-artificial-intelligence-and-music-aim-at-queen-mary-university-of-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2019\/12\/05\/call-phd-studentships-in-artificial-intelligence-and-music-aim-at-queen-mary-university-of-london\/","title":{"rendered":"CALL: PhD Studentships in Artificial Intelligence and Music (AIM) at Queen Mary University of London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence and Music (AIM), Queen Mary University of London<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www.aim.qmul.ac.uk_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ&amp;r=6mNXpvBEZ0Ligfr5AXVHG1dO_LIz7ct6h-SHXJgcgD8&amp;m=p8gQ8r5wNIGJDTed_vVgJYrY__WqNMwYiOtGJg6wjVo&amp;s=9c4T2Xt9XD1tYYixfCsUQj-fvaDnatJS9azqiGSgHiU&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__www.aim.qmul.ac.uk_%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DslrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ%26r%3D6mNXpvBEZ0Ligfr5AXVHG1dO_LIz7ct6h-SHXJgcgD8%26m%3Dp8gQ8r5wNIGJDTed_vVgJYrY__WqNMwYiOtGJg6wjVo%26s%3D9c4T2Xt9XD1tYYixfCsUQj-fvaDnatJS9azqiGSgHiU%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1575642798356000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEbtsV23KiGMAW9U28shuctC2uYvg\">https:\/\/www.aim.qmul.ac.uk\/<\/a><\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Up to 12 fully-funded PhD studentships to start September 2020<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Covers fees and a stipend for four years<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Application deadline: 31 January 2020<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Why apply to the AIM Programme?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4-year fully-funded PhD studentships available<\/li>\n<li>Extensive choice of projects, drawing on a supervisory team of over 30 academics<\/li>\n<li>Access to cutting-edge facilities and expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and music\/audio technology<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive technical training at the intersection of AI and music through a personalized programme<\/li>\n<li>Partnerships with over 20 companies and cultural institutions in the music, audio and creative sectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More information on the AIM Programme can be found at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www.aim.qmul.ac.uk_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ&amp;r=6mNXpvBEZ0Ligfr5AXVHG1dO_LIz7ct6h-SHXJgcgD8&amp;m=p8gQ8r5wNIGJDTed_vVgJYrY__WqNMwYiOtGJg6wjVo&amp;s=9c4T2Xt9XD1tYYixfCsUQj-fvaDnatJS9azqiGSgHiU&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__www.aim.qmul.ac.uk_%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DslrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ%26r%3D6mNXpvBEZ0Ligfr5AXVHG1dO_LIz7ct6h-SHXJgcgD8%26m%3Dp8gQ8r5wNIGJDTed_vVgJYrY__WqNMwYiOtGJg6wjVo%26s%3D9c4T2Xt9XD1tYYixfCsUQj-fvaDnatJS9azqiGSgHiU%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1575642798357000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH4kkQ4LYF5fMRTPzoXJk4E6YGoYA\">https:\/\/www.aim.qmul.ac.<wbr \/>uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Programme structure<\/b><br \/>\nOur Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) offers a four year training programme where students will carry out a research project in the intersection of AI and music, supported by taught specialist modules, industrial placements, and skills training. Find out more about the programme structure at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=http-3A__www.aim.qmul.ac.uk_about_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ&amp;r=6mNXpvBEZ0Ligfr5AXVHG1dO_LIz7ct6h-SHXJgcgD8&amp;m=p8gQ8r5wNIGJDTed_vVgJYrY__WqNMwYiOtGJg6wjVo&amp;s=pJbwCT_7PQbBwndNUm_Ee5naQfLN3s2GhVkTSkVUjIg&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u%3Dhttp-3A__www.aim.qmul.ac.uk_about_%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DslrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ%26r%3D6mNXpvBEZ0Ligfr5AXVHG1dO_LIz7ct6h-SHXJgcgD8%26m%3Dp8gQ8r5wNIGJDTed_vVgJYrY__WqNMwYiOtGJg6wjVo%26s%3DpJbwCT_7PQbBwndNUm_Ee5naQfLN3s2GhVkTSkVUjIg%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1575642798357000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHpqNtbWCZpc-n3ya_tla0VC6L5gg\">http:\/\/www.aim.qmul.ac.uk\/<wbr \/>about\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Who can apply?<\/b><br \/>\nWe are on the lookout for the best and brightest students interested in the intersection of music\/audio technology and AI. Successful applicants will have the following profile:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold or be completing a Masters degree at distinction or first class level, or equivalent, in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Music\/Audio Technology, Physics, Mathematics, or Psychology. In exceptional circumstances we accept applicants with a first class Bachelors degree who do not hold a Masters degree, provided that applicants can provide evidence of equivalent research experience, industry experience, or specialist training.<\/li>\n<li>Programming skills are strongly desirable; however we do not consider this to be an essential criterion if candidates have complementary strengths.<\/li>\n<li>Formal music training is desirable, but not a prerequisite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For this round of applications we are offering a number of scholarships to applicants who are ordinarily resident in the UK (i.e. have lived and studied\/worked in the UK at least the last three years &#8211; this includes EU nationals) and a smaller number of scholarships to international students.<\/p>\n<p><b>Funding<\/b><br \/>\nWe have a large number of 4-year PhD studentships available for students starting in September 2020 which will cover the cost of tuition fees and will provide an annual tax-free stipend\u00a0 (\u00a317,009 in 2019\/20). The CDT will also provide funding for conference travel, equipment, and for attending other CDT-related events.<\/p>\n<p>The AIM programme also welcomes applications from students who have sponsorship for PhD study from numerous international funding agencies and also accepts self-funded students. For more information on external PhD studentships and self-funded please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=http-3A__www.aim.qmul.ac.uk_apply&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ&amp;r=6mNXpvBEZ0Ligfr5AXVHG1dO_LIz7ct6h-SHXJgcgD8&amp;m=p8gQ8r5wNIGJDTed_vVgJYrY__WqNMwYiOtGJg6wjVo&amp;s=XfaabUcIAu4m2kn8rdbF7jJaHdJCQgG7LcIYAx8YyoM&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u%3Dhttp-3A__www.aim.qmul.ac.uk_apply%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DslrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ%26r%3D6mNXpvBEZ0Ligfr5AXVHG1dO_LIz7ct6h-SHXJgcgD8%26m%3Dp8gQ8r5wNIGJDTed_vVgJYrY__WqNMwYiOtGJg6wjVo%26s%3DXfaabUcIAu4m2kn8rdbF7jJaHdJCQgG7LcIYAx8YyoM%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1575642798357000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHDNFBEmCa0UiOToQhvc9tBTKMe4g\">http:\/\/www.aim.qmul.ac.<wbr \/>uk\/apply<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p><b>Apply Now<\/b><br \/>\nInformation on applications and PhD topics can be found at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=http-3A__www.aim.qmul.ac.uk_apply&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ&amp;r=6mNXpvBEZ0Ligfr5AXVHG1dO_LIz7ct6h-SHXJgcgD8&amp;m=p8gQ8r5wNIGJDTed_vVgJYrY__WqNMwYiOtGJg6wjVo&amp;s=XfaabUcIAu4m2kn8rdbF7jJaHdJCQgG7LcIYAx8YyoM&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u%3Dhttp-3A__www.aim.qmul.ac.uk_apply%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DslrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ%26r%3D6mNXpvBEZ0Ligfr5AXVHG1dO_LIz7ct6h-SHXJgcgD8%26m%3Dp8gQ8r5wNIGJDTed_vVgJYrY__WqNMwYiOtGJg6wjVo%26s%3DXfaabUcIAu4m2kn8rdbF7jJaHdJCQgG7LcIYAx8YyoM%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1575642798357000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHDNFBEmCa0UiOToQhvc9tBTKMe4g\">http:\/\/www.aim.qmul.ac.uk\/<wbr \/>apply<\/a><br \/>\nApplication deadline:\u00a0<b>31 January 2020<\/b><br \/>\nApplication deadline for China Scholarship Council applicants only:\u00a0<b>12 January 2020<\/b><br \/>\nFor further information on eligibility, funding and the application process please visit our website. Please email any questions to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:aim-enquiries@qmul.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aim-enquiries@qmul.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence and Music (AIM), Queen Mary University of London https:\/\/www.aim.qmul.ac.uk\/ Up to 12 fully-funded PhD studentships to start&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":122,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20424","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-call","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20424","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/122"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20424"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20424\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20424"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20424"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20424"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}