Under the aegis of the Economic and Social Research Council and its National Centre for Research Methods,SIMIAN (Simulation Innovation: A Node) is offering User Fellowships in agent based simulation.
You
work in the UK and want to make effective use of agent based simulation outside the usual context of academic research
could develop a clearly defined project of two weeks to two months duration
would value a supportive and expert environment away from your everyday work
could take up the fellowship by March 2011
We
have a total of more than 40 years of expertise in simulation and social science
are well connected in national and international academic communities and can offer effective advice and contacts to advance your project
are keen to develop mutually advantageous collaborations between academic and other potential users of agent-based models.
To apply, please send to Lu Yang < lu.yang@surrey.ac.uk >:
a brief CV
a short proposal outlining your project and what kinds of fellowship resources would most help you to advance it
an estimated budget for expenditure on travel to Guildford and, if required, the cost of accommodation and subsistence during the Fellowship. (A maximum of £1600 is available for each Fellowship.)
If possible, please send the supporting documents by 30 November 2010. The Fellowship opportunities will remain available until filled.
Preliminary enquiries can be made to the co-Directors of SIMIAN, Professor Nigel Gilbert < n.gilbert@surrey.ac.uk > and Dr Edmund Chattoe-Brown < ecb18@leicester.ac.uk >
For details regarding current User Fellowship Research click http://www.simian.ac.uk/research/user-fellowships