ICTP Master in High Performance Computing Scholarships 2020 for Developing Countries

Published: 26 Mar 2020 1,448 views

Applications for ICTP full scholarship are now available only for candidates from Developing Countries. 

The Master in High Performance Computing (MHPC) is an innovative specialization program that prepares students for exciting careers in the fast-growing field of HPC. Set in the stimulating research environment of its co-organizer institutions, SISSA and ICTP, the program combines lectures with hands-on and applied projects to prepare future HPC specialists for academia and industry.

MHPC coursework is driven by challenging scientific and technical problems that require an HPC approach. Lectures are provided by SISSA and ICTP staff and highly recognized international experts. Both institutes have long histories and experience in developing and applying scientific and research computation models.

Students who successfully complete the program will be able to address problems requiring advanced computational techniques in multiple domains, and communicate HPC technological issues in all scientific and industrial environments. 

ICTP-MHCP Masters Scholarship

Application Deadline	June 1, 2020
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Type	Masters
Sponsor	International Centre for Theoretic Physics (ICTP)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of ICTP-MHCP Masters Scholarship

These scholarships covers the MHPC tuition fees as well as the cost-of-living expenses and plane tickets from and to the origin country. The scholarships are provided by ICTP (not by MHPC), and winners are automatically admitted to MHPC.

Requirements for ICTP-MHCP Masters Scholarship

1. The ideal student for the MHPC has a strong interest in information technology problems driven by scientific research or industrial needs. 
2. English is the official language of the Master.
3. MHPC is accessible by Italian students graduated with “laurea magistrale (D.M. 270/2004)” and “laurea Vecchio Ordinamento (L. 341/1990)”. International applicants with a Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree are welcome to apply.
4. Work experience will be evaluated during the admissions interview.
5. No prior HPC knowledge is assumed, but candidates should have some experience in programming and a competence in one of the following languages: C, C++, Fortran.
6. A sound knowledge of Linux operating system is also needed.
7. A knowledge of Python language is assumed at the level of the first 39 exercises of the learn python the hard way

Application Deadline

June 1, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to International Centre for Theoretic Physics (ICTP) on e-applications.ictp.it to apply