36.676, Support: New Funding Opportunity for Students, Nanjing Normal University

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LINGUIST List: Vol-36-676. Fri Feb 21 2025. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 36.676, Support: New Funding Opportunity for Students, Nanjing Normal University

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Date: 21-Feb-2025
From: Bin Li [libin.njnu at gmail.com]
Subject: New Funding Opportunity for Students, Nanjing Normal University


Institution/Organization: Nanjing Normal University

Level: PhD

Duties: Research

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics;
Text/Corpus Linguistics

Description:

Description:

Ancient Languages Corpus Construction and Natural Language Processing
for non-Chinese students. Advances in artificial intelligence present
unprecedented opportunities to unlock the secrets of ancient texts,
reconstruct fragmented languages, and bridge the gap between
historical linguistics and modern technology. Ancient language
documentation faces challenges such as decaying manuscripts,
undeciphered scripts, and limited interdisciplinary collaboration.
This project addresses these issues by leveraging AI to (1) Construct
lexicon, corpus in Ancient Chinese, Sumerian and related languages.
(2) parse and analyze grammatical structures using NLP-driven models,
and (3) generate accessible interpretations or translations to
revitalize scholarly and public engagement with linguistic heritage.
The PhD candidates will develop innovative AI methodologies to tackle
three core objectives: (1) detecting and classifying ancient scripts
in fragmented or degraded materials (e.g., books, papyri,
inscriptions), (2) verifying linguistic hypotheses through
cross-referencing with multilingual corpora and archaeological
databases using knowledge-enhanced AI systems, and (3) generating
dynamic, context-aware interpretations to support philological
research and cultural preservation efforts.
Nanjing Normal University, with a history stretching back to 1902, has
long been a vanguard in the realm of education. Today, it stands as a
"Double First-Class" university jointly constructed by the Ministry of
Education, and it ranks 51st in China. The department of applied
linguistics in the school of Chinese Language and Literature, focus on
the technique driven language studies, esp computational linguistics
and digital humanities.
Skills Required:
(1) Good writing in Mandarin Chinese with certificate of HSK scores
(HSK6 over 200). The sponsorship will supply one year of language
learning at Nanjing Normal University.
(2) Good knowledge of linguistics and computer science, PYTHON
programming.
(3) Good English writing (with IELTS 6.0, GRE is better).
Eligibility: Applicants must meet admission criteria for the
university:
A research-oriented Master’s degree in Linguistics, Computer Science,
Classics, or a related field; proficiency in ancient languages (e.g.,
Sanskrit, Classical Chinese, Akkadian)
Required Application Documents: Please submit your CV, official
academic transcripts, a 1,500 - word research proposal that is in
alignment with the project's goals, and two reference letters to the
following email address: libin.njnu at gmail.com.
Sponsorship Application:
Apply online: https://www.chinesescholarshipcouncil.com/
More information:
https://www.chinesescholarshipcouncil.com/nanjing-normal-university-csc-scholarship.html
Nanjing Normal University’s online application website:
https://njnu.17gz.org/member/login.do

Application Deadline: 10-Mar-2025

Mailing Address for Applications:
        Prof. Bin Li
        libin.njnu at gmail.com
        China




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