Some of you may find this interesting; please note that HCI is put under the ML theme.

Best Regards, Ishtiaque

Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed Assistant Professor Department of Computer Science University of Toronto, ON, CA Ph: +1 647 220 3482 Skype: syed.ishtiaque.ahmed web: https://www.ishtiaque.net/ My Availability: Google Calendar Link https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ishtiaque.uoft%40gmail.com&ctz=America%2FToronto

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Manage profile https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca [image: Logo and Title for the University of Toronto's Research Alerts] 2019-2020 RBC Post-Doctoral & Graduate Fellowships

August 14, 2019 • Reply to Kristina Dinevska <kristina.dinevska@utoronto.ca?subject=RE:>

The *RBC Post-Doctoral & Graduate Fellowships* will support research and innovation at the University of Toronto and recognize emerging leaders who are establishing a record of research, scholarship, and impact, and exhibit the potential to make significant contributions to the body of research in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Four fellows each year will be selected from a variety of disciplines:

- *RBC Post-Doctoral Fellowship*– 2 post-doctoral fellowships valued at $50,000 over 1 year - *RBC Graduate Fellowship*– 2 graduate student scholarships valued at $50,000 over 2 years ($25K/year for 2 years)

In addition to research excellence, preference will be given to those who have a demonstrated and/or future interest in entrepreneurship and company creation.

*Research Themes for 2019*

Applicants are invited to submit research projects in the areas noted below. The research projects may have applications in financial services such as fraud detection and prevention, risk modeling, security, and/or cybersecurity.

*Machine Learning and Advanced Data Analytics* – Including theory and applications, deep learning and learning representations, pattern recognition, computer vision theory and applications, natural language processing, human-computer interaction, advanced data analytics, predictive algorithmic models, image/video/time-series analysis and related applications.

*Security* – Including biometric security, cybersecurity, cryptography, differential privacy, privacy enhancing solutions, biometric encryption and other methods that balance security and convenience.

RBC Fellows may interact with Borealis AI personnel to receive expert advice and direction on the domains listed above.

*DEADLINE: November 11, 2019*

*For eligibility and detailed program and application information, please visit:*

*http://entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/rbcgraduatefellowships/ http://entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/rbcgraduatefellowships/*

*CONTACT *

Please direct all questions regarding the RBC Fellowships or application process to:

Melanie Langemeyer, Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator

melanie.langemeyer@utoronto.ca

University of Toronto Entrepreneurship

Subject line: *Questions: RBC Fellowships*

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