Fully Funded ICTP Scholarships for Master in High Performance Computing in Italy 2018-2019

The Master in High-Performance Computing (MHPC) programme, coordinated by ICTP and the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) is inviting applications for scholarships for students of developing countries for the 2018-2019 academic year.

The Master’s Degree in High-Performance Computing is a cutting-edge program designed to prepare students for the rapidly growing field of high-performance computing.

The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) is an international research institute for physical and mathematical sciences that operates under a tripartite agreement between the Italian Government, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).





Requirement: 

• Applicants must be fluent in English.
• The ideal student for the MHPC has a strong interest in information technology problems driven by scientific research or industrial needs.
• An academic Master Degree is required, although equivalent work experience may also be considered. Work experience will be evaluated during the admissions interview.
• No prior HPC knowledge is assumed, but candidates should have some experience in programming and a competence in one of the following languages: C, C++, Fortran.
• A sound knowledge of Linux operating system is also needed.
• A knowledge of Python language is assumed at the level of the first 39 exercises of the learn python the hard way.

How to Apply:
The mode of application is online.

Benefits:

• Scholarships are awarded to pursue Master in High-Performance Computing (MHPC) Programme.
• Should you wish to follow the master course without a sponsor, the fee for attending the full course is € 7.000. Details about payment methods and schedules will be communicated to the selected students. Please note that the tuition fee is not due until the beginning of the academic year.

Deadline: 

April 20, 2018

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