The project entitled
«Stochastic Optimal Control towards Enhanced Predictability of four-dimensional Trajectories using of Weather Ensemble Prediction Forecasts.»
was granted in the third HALA Sesar WP-e call for PhD proposals
HALA! places PhD research at the core of its activities as a vital component in the achievement of its goals. Every two years HALA! shall ask participants to propose PhD projects on any topic in the area of ‘Automation in Air Traffic Management’ that will be funded by the Research Network. The next call for PhD will be posted on the website.
Award Criteria
Proposals are selected based on:
- Overall scientific merit of the proposal, including level of risk and potential impact.
- Alignment of the proposal to the aims and objectives of HALA!
- Availability of the relevant facilities at the University.
- The profile and track record of the Supervisor(s), including any co-supervisors from non-University members.
- Exploitation of the relevant varied expertise within HALA!, both in academia and industry.
- The requirements for mobility, if any, for the chosen PhD candidate.
- Co-funding
- Co-supervision arrangements, including with non-University members and participants.
Selection Committee
The HALA! PhD Selection Committee is comprised of nine members:
- 6 Professors, one each from the University members of the HALA! network;
- 1 representative from EUROCONTROL WP-E programme Management team;
- 1 representative from the SESAR Joint Undertaking (SJU) and
- 1 representative from the SJU Scientific Committee
Funding
The contribution from HALA! to a PhD scholarship is limited to 35.000€ per year and for a maximum of 2 years of the PhD programme.