Guidelines
Please see the Information Booklet and Project Outlines Booklet on the ADVANCE CRT website in the first instance.
Please complete the form below to apply to ADVANCE CRT 2022.
To complete the application you will need to provide responses to all questions in the form, specify 3 supervisors from the supervisor list in order of preference, and upload the following documentation in PDF format
- Statement of Motivation (max. 2 pages) addressing the following: why you wish to undertake a PhD with the Advance CRT (with reference to your future career plans), the proposed research topic, and the reasons for selecting the nominated supervisors
- your CV (max. 3 pages) including contact details of 3 referees
- transcripts of all your degrees and proof of English language ability (where required)
- any supporting documentation for your application (optional).
Basic eligibility criteria
Applicants must hold at least a 2.1 honours undergraduate degree in either Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Psychology, Social Science. Other qualifications in disciplines related to listed research areas will also be considered.
Non-native English speakers are required to hold a valid IELTS certificate demonstrating at least a score of 6.5 overall with a score of not less than 6 in all parts. Please note that in relevant cases an offer will not be made until proof of an applicant's English proficiency has been provided. If applicants have a degree from a university in an English speaking country, they will be exempt from the English language requirement.
You are STRONGLY encouraged to contact your preferred supervisors to discuss research project topics before submitting your application.
Questions can be directed to advance-crt@cs.ucc.ie