Lesley Istead, University of Waterloo

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Using computer science to understand human perception, measure performance and redesign the video production pipeline.
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$12,500

Using computer science to understand human perception, measure performance and redesign the video production pipeline.

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Istead, Lesley

$12,500

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Istead, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Using computer science to understand human perception, measure performance and redesign the video production pipeline." (2019), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]