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About the project
The increasing need for privacy makes FL a highly promising method spearheading the future of ML. Although theoretically elegant, FL faces significant hurdles when it comes to real-world implementation. The key obstacle towards wider proliferation of FL is an inherent heterogeneity of real-world settings. Clients that may participate in FL range from computationally limited Internet of Things (IoT) devices, over low-end smartphones, to high-end multicore GPU-powered smartphones and beyond. Furthermore, devices may host a range of different applications that are simultaneously competing for hosts’ limited resources. In this work we will for the first time quantify the effects of heterogeneity on FL performance in a real-world testbed. We will first conduct a survey of edge devices that are suitable for FL and assemble a representative, yet diverse, testbed at our KAUST premises. The How Does Federated Learning Work in the Real World (Internship) project is offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
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- Physical testbed comprising a range of IoT and mobile devices.
- Programming framework for FL experimentation and evaluation.
- Executable scenarios encompassing different use-cases and levels of the underlying system heterogeneity.
- Report on the experimental results with metrics designed to profile the effect of system heterogeneity on holistic performance of FL.
- Guidelines for advancing FL in heterogeneous environments.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
Students can choose their own start and end dates as the program runs across the year
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 79
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA 3.5
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official Transcript(s) in English from current and previous institutions
- Letter of Recommendation from faculty member in field of study
- Valid Passport(with six months validity)
- CV - Summary of your career, qualifications and education.
- Statement of Purpose-Explain your motivation to become a VSRP intern
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 3 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 3 months.
This is a fully-funded internship; it includes tuition, airfare, housing, medical insurance, visa reimbursement and a monthly stipend of $1,000.
Living costs for Thuwal
2270 - 3445 SAR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The KAUST Fellowship includes:
- Full coverage of tuition and bench fees (worth USD $35,000 per year)
- A monthly stipend (worth USD $20,000 per year for PG Diploma and M.S. students, and USD $25,000 to $30,000 for Ph.D. students depending on qualifications and academic progress)
- On-campus housing (worth USD $7,000 per year and covering utilities such as electricity and wifi)
- Health insurance (worth USD $1,450 per year)
- Relocation support (visa, relocation and travel costs)
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