The scholarship, part of an international project launched by Nokia Bell Labs, aims to support top-performing female students during their postgraduate studies in computer science, electrical engineering and information technology.
The goal is to effect fundamental change in the STEM landscape by introducing measures to support and encourage gender parity. Nokia Bell Labs Stuttgart is a long-standing collaboration partner of the University of Stuttgart and a member of ARENA 2036.
Research conducted at the Nokia Bell Labs Stuttgart location focuses on developing breakthrough technologies for wireless and fiber-based access, network virtualization and control, software automation and artificial intelligence.
The Scholarship
Four annual scholarships, each consisting of 4,000€ will be awarded to eligible candidates exhibiting a record of academic excellence.
Along with the monetary award, those selected will have the opportunity to receive mentorship from a researcher at Nokia Bell Labs.
Further underlining the goal of supporting female students in their academic and professional development, the program also offers the possibility to have the funding renewed for up to two more years for those planning to continue onto doctoral studies.
Eligible candidates will be contacted directly and invited to apply.
“By partnering with the University of Stuttgart, we have an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on society as a whole. As Nokia’s award-winning industrial research lab, Nokia Bell Labs believes that by working with leading universities and harnessing a diverse set of perspectives and ideas, we can tackle the challenges facing our world and develop technologies that will transform our way of life.”, said Dr. Thierry E. Klein, President, Nokia Bell Labs Solutions Research
| Contact | scholarship@f05.uni-stuttgart.de |
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