Sixth Summer School on Computer Vision, Graphics and Image

Processing
May 30 – July 12, 2019
Electronics and Communication Sciences Unit
Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata
URL: https://www.isical.ac.in/~ecsu/

Call for Participation

Objective: Like previous years, this summer school will offer tutorial lectures to provide
Speakers access to the research areas in Computer Vision, Graphics and Image Processing. The school
D. P. Mukherjee is open to the undergraduate students (2nd year onwards) of Computer Science, Electronics,
B. Chanda Electrical, Information Technology and related subjects. Few graduate students may be
selected. Some of the advanced lectures will present popular and useful applications and open
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research problems. Each participant will have to complete a project related to the theme of
P. P. Mohanta the school.
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S. S. Mallick Speakers: The speakers from Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) have been carrying out basic
B. Santra and applied research in areas but not limited to pattern recognition, computer vision, image
and video processing. Besides contributing regularly to national and international journals
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and conferences, they publish books, serve in journal editorial boards, collaborate with several
S. Sanyal national and international universities, organize international conferences and supervise
A. Gupta postgraduate research.
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S. Das Application Procedure: Interested candidates are requested to apply online in the prescribed
format. The application link will be active during April 22, 2019 to May 06, 2019 in
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https://www.isical.ac.in/~ecsu/. A statement of purpose (within 1000 characters) is a
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mandatory requirement during the filling up of the application form. Also a letter of
recommendation/permission from the Dean of Studies or Head of the Department of the
School respective institute/organization must be uploaded during submission of the application form.
Coordinator Short-listed candidates will be informed individually by email.

P. P. Mohanta Attendance in all lectures and completion of the project are mandatory to fulfill the
requirement of the completion of the school. Candidates having other academic commitments
Important Dates during May 30 – July 12, 2019 should not apply.
Application starts: April Project Work: Each participant will be assigned a mentor to carry out the project work.
22, 2019 He/she will have to complete and then present the project as per schedule provided during the
school. ISI will not provide any computing resources for performing the project work.
Application ends: May
However, some space inside the ISI, Kolkata premises may be arranged to work using own
06, 2019 computing resources.
Selection notification: TA/DA, Accommodation: There is no provision to pay travelling and dearness allowances
May 10, 2019 for attending the school. However, candidates with outstanding academic record needing
financial assistance may be provided with limited financial support. A limited number of
Commencement of the chargeable accommodation may be arranged for outstation participants based on the requests
school: May 30, 2019 received first come first serve basis.
Contacts Venue: Electronics and Communication Sciences Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, 203 B. T.
Tel: 033-2575 2913 / 2900 Road, Kolkata – 700108, Tel: 033-2575 2913 / 2900, Web: https://www.isical.ac.in/~ecsu/.
Fax: 033-2575 2914
Email: ss.ecsu@gmail.com