Application
Interested in joining LCG?
PhD and Masters
The Systems and Computer Engineering Program (PESC) at UFRJ, is a research institute and graduate school. We accept candidates for the Masters and PhD programs on a regular basis (thrice a year for PhD, and twice a year for Masters).
Requirements:
a solid mathematics base, specially Linear Algebra and basic Calculus, and good programming skills. If you already know specific libraries such as OpenGL even better, but it is not mandatory. We offer introductory courses on Computer Graphics, Image Processing and Computer Vision.
Even more important, you need to be ready to dedicate a considerable amount of time to carry out your research. For this reason we do not accept part-time candidates, with notably rare exceptions.
- Scholarships: PESC offers regular scholarships from CAPES and CNPq for both Master and PhD programs. You can find the standard values of the monthly allowances here, look for the abbreviation GD for PhD, and GM for Masters. International candidates can also apply for specific scholarships, such as (but not limited to) TWAS-CNPq or PEC-PG.
- Language: our admission process does not require proficiency in Portuguese, since the thesis can be written in English, and most lab activities can also be carried out in English. However, note that most classes are in Portuguese, so be ready to learn it within a reasonable period of time.
- Research topic: it is recommended that you align your research project with one of the lab's professors interests. However, we are open to new ideas as long as the candidate is motivated enough, and it does not tread into areas that are too distant from the labs usual activities.
For more information check out the PESC webpage. For details about the admission process go to this page. Note that the application system is Portuguese only, but we hope to have an English version soon (in the meanwhile, contact us if you need any help with the language).
If you have specific questions about the admission process, or would like to know more about the graduate programs at LCG, send an email to prof. Marroquim, or to one of the lab's professors.
Research visitors
If you would like to spend some research time at LCG, please contact prof. Marroquim, or one of the lab's professors.
Undergraduates
We usually receive undergraduates at LCG in two situations: those wishing to be advised on their Final Projects by one of the Lab's professors, or those seeking IC (research internship). In any case, contact one of the lab's professors if you are interested.
