Overview
About the project
The student will work on the development of statistical and machine learning methods for health and environmental applications. The topic is flexible and potential research areas include disease mapping, early detection of disease outbreaks, air pollution modeling, forest fires prediction, integration of misaligned spatial and spatio-temporal data, and the development of R packages for data analysis and visualization.
The Statistical and Machine Learning Methods for Health and Environmental Applications (Internship) project is offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
- The student will work on the development of statistical and machine learning methods for health and environmental applications.
- The topic is flexible and potential research areas include disease mapping, early detection of disease outbreaks, air pollution modeling, forest fires prediction, integration of misaligned spatial and spatio-temporal data, and the development of R packages for data analysis and visualization
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Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Students can choose their own start and end dates as the program runs across the year
Language
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Disciplines
Statistics Machine Learning View 5 other Short Courses in Statistics in Saudi ArabiaExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Official Transcript(s) in English from current and previous institutions
- Letter of Recommendation from faculty member in field of study
- Valid Passport(with six months validity)
- CV - Summary of your career, qualifications and education.
- Statement of Purpose-Explain your motivation to become a VSRP intern
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 3 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 3 months.
This is a fully-funded internship; it includes tuition, airfare, housing, medical insurance, visa reimbursement and a monthly stipend of $1,000.
Living costs for Thuwal
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.