ECU HDR Scholarship

Edith Cowan University is advertising a PhD scholarship opportunity for the 2026 Mid-Year HDR Scholarships round. Two projects have been shortlisted under the supervision/leadership of Syed M. Shamsul Islam at Edith Cowan University in Australia.

Project 1: Multimodal, explainable AI for obstructive sleep apnoea risk stratification using awake 3D craniofacial imaging. This project sits at the intersection of computer science, medical science, and biomedical engineering, with strong links to AI, biometrics, and computer vision.

Project 2: Development of a deep learning-based automatic approach for marine habitat monitoring from remote sensing and visual imagery. This is highly relevant to environmental science, biology, computer science, and image analysis.

The scholarship is described as covering full tuition fees and providing living allowances. The post also notes that associate supervisors and industry partners are available for guidance on each project.

Eligibility highlights: Masters degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics Engineering; CGPA of 3.5/4 or higher; publications in ISI/Scopus-indexed Q1 journals; valid IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL scores; strong programming skills; and basic knowledge of deep learning and generative AI.

How to apply: Interested candidates should email the announcer with a CV (including two referees), a 2-page research proposal, transcripts, and English test scores. The email subject line should follow the format provided in the post. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Application window: The post references the ECU 2026 Mid-Year HDR Scholarships round. A linked ECU scholarship page and HDR scholarship round information page are included for more details.