GAML-MuD2 IT

Funded by DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and the Office of Naval Research (ONR) - Global in USA

The Project

Game Theory and Machine Learning for Multi Domain Deception in Internet of Things
(GAML-MuD2 IT)

is hosted by the University of Ngaoundere in Cameroon.

Key Dates

There will be an online information session on October 20, 2024 on Zoom (Meeting ID: 852 6458 5168)

Student proposal due October 31, 2024 late and incomplete applications will not be considered

Interview Dates: To be announced to the candidates

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Scientific Team

Pr. Franklin Tchakounte

University of Ngaoundere

Cameroon

Pr. Issofa Moyouwou

University of Yaounde 1

Cameroon

Pr. Blaise Omer Yenke

University of Ngaoundere

Cameroon

Pr. Bertrand Tchantcho

University of Yaounde 1

Cameroon

Pr. Louis Aime Fono

University of Douala

Cameroon

Pr. Emmanuel Fouotsa

University of Bamenda

Cameroon

Collaborators

Dr. Charles Kamhoua

Seniors Electronics Engineer

US Army Research Laboratory

Pr. Yezekael Hayel

University of Avignon

France

Pr. Nadjib Ait Saadi,

University of Paris-Saclay

France

Value of GAML-MuD2 IT

The value of this Doctoral Scholarship will be 3.000 USD p.a. This amount will be used to cover the following charges

Accomodation
Living expenses

Some other advantages that are not included in this value

Possibilities for international conference attendance allowance
The opportunity to work with renowned research collaborators across the world
A quiet place to work in a collaborative and dynamic research environment

Costs not covered by GAML-MuD2 IT

Travel costs
Medical Aid
Insurance
Equipment purchase
Family expenses
Additional baggage expenses

Eligibity

Applicants MUST BE unemployed

Applicants must hold a Master’s of Science degree in Computer Science or Mathematics

The GAML-MuDIT Doctoral Scholarship will be awarded to applicants of all nationalities, with a certain quota reserved for Cameroonians

Applicants must conduct their studies at the University of Ngaoundere (Cameroon) and commence in the academic year 2024/2025

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Applicants must have completed their postgraduate/Master’s degree no more than two years

Applicants who are older than 30 years old for male (resp. 35 years for female) do not qualify for this scholarship

Ph.D and Masters students currently registered in a study program are not eligible to apply

Applicants who hold a Professional Master or Engineering degree are not eligible

Project Requirements

Be willing to relocate and reside in Ngaoundere (Cameroon) during the three years GAML-MuD2IT research period
Be able to work in research groups, to collaborate with peers and to interact with international collaborators within GAML-MuD2IT
Be willing to actively participate to the activities of the Doctoral School
Be fully engaged in the GAML-MuD2IT activities (seminars, workshops, conferences.) while STRICTLY respecting regulation terms

Period of Support

The scholarship funding will be for a maximum period of three academic years. The fellow is expected to complete the Doctoral program within the minimum required period of three academic years

Renewal of the award is not guaranteed and is subject to a satisfactory progress indicator been uploaded by the Doctoral School each year indicating that the fellow can continue to the 2nd year or 3rd year

An extension request will only be considered under exceptional cases, the incumbent must submit a written motivation supported by the supervisor to the project leader