2015, PhD Research Fellowship in Interaction Design at University of Oslo in Norway

Scholarship Introduction

The candidate will carry out research related to the design and the use of technology intended to support wide participation and engagement in the evolution of culture among networked urban youth. The project is part of 11 creative experiments of participative art and culture-oriented participatory design for the "City of the Future". The 12 European project partners will implement 11 experimental sub-projects and conduct a European study about new, technology-enabled forms of participation. While some projects shed light on the way we perceive our city space through creating speculative city environments, others analyse problems, identify challenges and explore interdisciplinary solutions together with the

Scholarship Provider

University of Oslo, Norway

Scholarship open for

International Applicants

Scholarship Level

PHD Research

Eligibility

• Applicant must hold a bachelor degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and a master degree in interaction design or equivalent. If equivalent, the candidate must have had subjects related to design of interactive installations, embedded systems and interaction design.
• The candidate must submit a portfolio of his/her designed and implemented interactive installations in public spaces, and at least three research articles from international conferences and/or journals

Number of awards

Not specified 

Award Duration

Maximum 4 years

Coverage

All the expenses related to research

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online

Deadline

27 January, 2015

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