University of Cape Town Computer Science PhD Scholarships 2020/2021

The Hasso-Plattner Institute (HPI) Research School at University of Cape Town, affiliated with the School of Information Technology at the University of Cape Town, annually grants new PhD scholarships to qualifying students from the African continent in the fields of Computer Science (CS) and Information Systems (IS).

University of Cape Town Computer Science PhD Scholarships

We seek high quality applications centred on ideas that revolve around proposing and evaluating solutions to problems of computer science and information systems that emerge in the African context.

University of Cape Town Computer Science PhD Scholarships Eligibility

Eligible candidates will meet the following criteria:

1. Hold a Masters Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, supported by a good dissertation
2. Be proficient in English as attested by a recent score (obtained within 3 – 5 years before application for admission) of at least 570 (paper-based test) or 230 (computer-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or a recent overall band score of 7.0 (with no individual element of the test scoring below 6.0) on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). If your medium of education was in English then you are exempt from this requirement.

Accepted candidates should be prepared to study full-time in Cape Town, South Africa, and will be required to secure a study visa.

Value of Award: Support is available for the research work of PhD candidates with the supervisors of the research school.

How to Apply for University of Cape Town Computer Science PhD Scholarships

To apply, please submit the following:

• A curriculum vitae ( 2-3 pages)
• Academic Transcripts
• TOEFL/IELTS Results
• A brief research proposal (2-3 pages) with a potential supervisor at UCT identified

Your proposal must outline your research question(s) and proposed methodology for conducting the research. We will only consider proposals that fall within the core areas of our supervisors. It is advisable to consult the web pages and publications of potential supervisors, then to contact them by e-mail beforehand to determine if your areas of research interest align with theirs. However, please do not indiscriminately contact all staff in the School of IT at UCT. If you have more than one area of interest indicate this at the end of your research proposal.

Please submit a single pdf file, comprising ALL the application materials, electronically to https://tinyurl.com/hpi-uct-scholarships.

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to arrange for three reference letters to be submitted and be available for a video-conference interview in September.

Questions or requests for more information can be made to the Coordinator , Melissa Densmore, at [email protected].

For more information, visit the University of Cape Town Computer Science PhD Scholarships.

Application Deadline: 15th August 2020