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CSIT Doctoral Training Programme

FULLY FUNDED OPPORTUNITIES

THE FUTURE OF CYBER SECURITY NEEDS YOUR EXPERTISE

CSIT DOCTORAL TRAINING PROGRAMME

The world needs experts in cyber security who are capable, not only of anticipating and strategically thinking about future challenges but of leading innovation in the field. 

The CSIT DTP will offer unique opportunities for PhD students over a standard PhD project and includes:

  1. The opportunity to advance research in exciting and emerging areas of cyber security research
  2. A focus on enterprise and leadership skills
  3. Co-design of the Research Program with Industry
  4. Effective cohort interaction and experience with a comprehensive training programme
  5. Extensive industrial collaborative opportunities
  6. World-class facilities including our Cyber Range, industry standard Wireless labs, and extensive hardware development and measurement infrastructure

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Projects

The projects listed under the themes below are examples of PhD projects you can choose to complete, however if you have a more specific area you wish to focus on, please add this for consideration when completing the application. 

15 Fully Funded Scholarships Available

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CSIT DOCTORAL TRAINING PROGRAMME

We are bringing together a cohort of industry-conscious cyber security Masters and PhD opportunities in a new doctoral training programme.

This opportunity offers you the chance to work together with industry partners and leading experts in the field to develop technological advancements that will shape the future of cyber security.

These enhanced fully-funded scholarships include a stipend of ~£27.5k (equivalent to a starting salary of ~£31.5k in industry)  for 42 months. You will also benefit from enhanced training in leadership, professional skills and much more. 

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SCIENTIFIC SCOPE AND TOPICS OF RESEARCH

With recent advances in computing, wireless and AI technologies we are seeing ever more complex systems emerge. As a result the ability to address these threats is vital.

PhD students will also have the opportunity to undertake modules from Queen’s NCSC-certified MSc in Applied Cyber security, as well as MSc Artificial Intelligence.  Modules include:

  • Applied Cryptography
  • Network Security & Monitoring
  • Ethical & Legal Issues in Cyber Security
  • Software Assurance; Computer Forensics
  • Malware. 

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We'd love to chat to you about this opportunity and any questions you have.
Email: j.martinez-del-rincon@qub.ac.uk