[AISWorld] PhD program in Network Science at Northeastern

[Christoph Riedl]

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR PHD PROGRAM IN NETWORK SCIENCE AT NORTHEASTERN 
UNIVERSITY


The PhD program in Network Science at Northeastern University is a 
pioneering, interdisciplinary program that provides the tools and 
concepts aimed at understanding the structure and dynamics of networks. 
Students are able to work with some of the most prominent network 
scientists in the world; participating in cutting edge research and 
working with unique large-scale network datasets. Network Science 
students will interact with members of the network science community 
representing a broad range of fields, including computer science, 
information science, complexity, physics, sociology, communication, 
organizational behavior, political science, and epidemiology.

Northeastern University is a world leader in Network Science, and 
faculty affiliated with the program includes prominent people in the 
field such as Albert-László Barabási, Alessandro Vespignani, and David 
Lazer. A key element of the program involves careful mentoring from 
these faculty, and rapid involvement in the cutting edge research taking 
place at Northeastern. The program is structured around foundational 
courses in Network Science (Complex Networks and Applications, Network 
Science Data, and Dynamical Processes in Complex Networks), and 
supplemented with additional courses relevant the students’ area of 
research.


*Admissions*
The priority application deadline for Fall 2016 is February 1, 2016. 
Historically, there have been a high number of applications for limited 
number of seats, and admission has been selective.  The average GPA was 
over 3.5 on a 4 point scale. GRE Qualitative, Quantitative, and 
Analytical Writing scores were in the upper percentiles. The following 
material must be included as part of your application:

* Personal Statement
* Transcripts from all institutions attended
* 3 letters of recommendation
* GRE
* Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL exam with a minimum score of 100 
or a degree earned at an institution where English is the medium of 
instruction).


*Financial aid*
The financial support typically involves a stipend, tuition waiver, and 
health insurance; for a total award of approximately $63,000. This award 
amount is subject to change for 2016. Stipend responsibilities can 
include both teaching and/or research responsibilities.


*Career path*
Network Science is establishing itself as major interdisciplinary 
research area with applications in data science and data analytics 
methodologies. Network scientists are employed in academia, government, 
and business. Applied network scientists work at Internet and social 
media companies.

*Application and contacts*

web: http://networkscienceinstitute.org/phd#admissions
e-mail:  Mark Giannini, at m.giannini at neu.edu


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Christoph Riedl, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor for Information Systems, D'Amore-McKim School of 
Business and CCIS, Northeastern University
Core Faculty, NULab for Texts, Maps, and Networks

Fellow, IQSS, Harvard University

Mobile: 857.204.9655
E-Mail: c.riedl at neu.edu
Web: http://christophriedl.net/
Skype: christoph_riedl