The University of California, Santa Barbara Interdisciplinary PhD Training Program on Network Science and Big Data (funded by an NSF IGERT Grant) is now accepting PhD applications for the 2015 academic year.
Students will be admitted into one of the following 7 departments:
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Geography
- Mechanical Engineering
- Sociology
And trained through a special interdisciplinary program focusing on the use of Network Analysis in a World of Big Data.
We are looking for outstanding students to work with an award-winning, multi-disciplinary faculty to receive cutting edge training in next generation research theories and techniques.
IGERT Fellows receive a full two years of funding as NSF Fellows ($30,000/year) in addition to other funding from department and the university. (Applicants must be U.S. citizens of permanent residents).
Applicants who have the potential to contribute to higher education through their understanding of the barriers facing women, domestic minorities, students with disabilities, and other members of groups underrepresented in higher education careers, as evidenced by life experiences and educational background are especially encouraged to apply.
To find more about our program, visit: http://networkscience.igert.ucsb.edu
Applications are due December 15, 2014
For other questions,
contact Tim Robinson, IGERT Program Coordinator: tim@ece.ucsb.edu
Or Alyssa Newman, IGERT Diversity Coordinator: amnewman@umail.ucsb.edu
