Computing/Mathematics: Applicable Categorical Structures
Scholarship Description
A PhD scholarship is available to further study the applicability of complementary views of category theory, by (a) studying the interplay between internal structures, externalisation and categorification at low dimensions in a unified framework (b) extending certain of these results to the context of higher weak category theory and (c) applying these methods to certain foundational problems in K-theory, mathematical physics and computer science. Prospective applicants should, in the first instance, contact with the principal supervisor, Associate Professor Dominic Verity. Applicants will need to complete an application form after referring to http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/scholarships. Please quote reference number 2010233 on your application form.
| Reference Number: | 4833 |
| Study Subject: | Applicable Categorical Structures |
| Web Address: | http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/applications |
| Provided By: | Macquarie University |
| To be undertaken at: | Macquarie University. |
| Level: | Post Graduate |
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until January 31, 2011.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD22860 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for research, living expenses and fees. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 and a half years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Computation theory and mathematics, Information systems, INFORMATION, COMPUTING AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES, Mathematics or Other information, computing and communication sciences.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact Dominic Verity (Associate Professor, Computing) Macquarie University Phone: +61 2 9850 9522 Fax: +61 2 9850 9509 Email: dominic.verity@mq.edu.au |