APAI - Information Technology


Scholarship Description

This PhD position will be part of an ARC linkage program, for up to three years, full-time study. Recent years, Web based social networks are getting more popular and being used by millions. One of the key challenges of the Web based social networks is how to manage healthy relationships among community users and ensure the quality of the information shared and exchanged within the community. The aim of this project is to investigate and develop techniques for managing trust among users and techniques for information filtering and recommendation in order to satisfy users’ information needs.

Reference Number: 4318
Study Subject: Information Technology
Provided By: Queensland University of Technology
Level: Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to 2 people. Open for applications until March 31, 2010.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD26669 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for research and living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Information systems or Other information, computing and communication sciences.

Eligibility

This scholarship requires you to have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, Honours 2a or equivalent, or Masters or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or permanent residents can apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the university. You can download the application form here. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

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Research Enquiries (Research Enquiries)
QUT
Phone: +61 7 3138 5306
Email: research.enquiries@qut.edu.au
Web Site: http://www.rsc.qut.edu.au

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Yue Xu (Senior Lectuer)
School of Information Technology, QUT
Email: yue.xu@qut.edu.au