8x Fully Funded PhD Studentships and QUB and University of Surrey
Queen’s University Belfast
Exciting Opportunity: Join CDT-FORT to Shape the Future of Secure Networks- fully funded studentships available for October 2027 entry- apply by Friday 26th February 2027 to secure your place! Applications open to home students only for 2027 intake! 8 places available- 5 at QUB and 3 at University of Surrey We are part of the Techfirst scheme offering stipends of £30,000 for students eligible for home fee status. Are you passionate about cybersecurity, AI, and networking? The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training i...
Exciting Opportunity: Join CDT-FORT to Shape the Future of Secure Networks- fully funded studentships available for October 2027 entry- apply by Friday 26th February 2027 to secure your place! Applications open to home students only for 2027 intake! 8 places available- 5 at QUB and 3 at University of Surrey We are part of the Techfirst scheme offering stipends of £30,000 for students eligible for home fee status. Are you passionate about cybersecurity, AI, and networking? The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training i...
Opportunity details
Exciting Opportunity: Join CDT-FORT to Shape the Future of Secure Networks- fully funded studentships available for October 2027 entry- apply by Friday 26th February 2027 to secure your place! Applications open to home students only for 2027 intake! 8 places available- 5 at QUB and 3 at University of Surrey We are part of the Techfirst scheme offering stipends of £30,000 for students eligible for home fee status. Are you passionate about cybersecurity, AI, and networking? The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Open SecuRe NeTworks (CDT-FORT) offers an unparalleled PhD opportunity. This groundbreaking initiative funded by EPSRC, brings together the world-leading expertise of the University of Surrey and Queen's University Belfast. Program Highlights: Enhanced Stipend: Enhanced fully-funded 4 year PhD scholarships that include a tax free stipend of ~£30k (equivalent to a starting salary of ~£36k in industry) alongside a generous training grant of up to £3700 per year ( Y2-4) Four-Year Structure: Year 1 features taught MSc Level modules across both Universities to build core skills. Exceptional Facilities & Industry Links: Benefit from expert guidance and cutting-edge research environments and Internship opportunities with our 20 Industry partners including Interdigital, Codasip. BT and more. Support for Diversity: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) bursaries available. Research Themes: Focus on one of our 4 key themes; Space/Terrestrial Comms and Security, Trustworthy AI for Secure Future Open Networks, Secure and Trustworthy Hardware or AI-assisted Physical Layer Security Additional enhanced training: Leadership (CMI Level 7), Innovation, Public engagement, Hackathons and more Insert Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdqa5ykrrdg Hear from one of our stude...
Eligibility
8 places available- 5 at QUB and 3 at University of Surrey We are part of the Techfirst scheme offering stipends of £30,000 for students eligible for home fee status. Program Highlights: Enhanced Stipend: Enhanced fully-funded 4 year PhD scholarships that include a tax free stipend of ~£30k (equivalent to a starting salary of ~£36k in industry) alongside a generous training grant of up to £3700 per year ( Y2-4) Four-Year Structure: Year 1 features taught MSc Level modules across both Universities to build core skills.
Requirements
8 places available- 5 at QUB and 3 at University of Surrey We are part of the Techfirst scheme offering stipends of £30,000 for students eligible for home fee status. Program Highlights: Enhanced Stipend: Enhanced fully-funded 4 year PhD scholarships that include a tax free stipend of ~£30k (equivalent to a starting salary of ~£36k in industry) alongside a generous training grant of up to £3700 per year ( Y2-4) Four-Year Structure: Year 1 features taught MSc Level modules across both Universities to build core skills.
Funding and benefits
Funding eligibility: UK Students.
How to apply
We are part of the Techfirst scheme offering stipends of £30,000 for students eligible for home fee status. Are you passionate about cybersecurity, AI, and networking? The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Open SecuRe NeTworks (CDT-FORT) offers an unparalleled PhD opportunity. This groundbreaking initiative funded by EPSRC, brings together the world-leading expertise of the University of Surrey and Queen's University Belfast. Program Highlights: Enhanced Stipend: Enhanced fully-funded 4 year PhD scholarships that include a tax free stipend of ~£30k (equivalent to a starting salary of ~£36k in industry) alongside a generous training grant of up to £3700 per year ( Y2-4) Four-Year Structure: Year 1 features taught MSc Level modules across both Universities to build core skills. Exceptional Facilities & Industry Links: Benefit from expert guidance and cutting-edge research environments and Internship opportunities with our 20 Industry partners including Interdigital, Codasip. BT and more. Support for Diversity: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) bursaries available. Research Themes: Focus on one of our 4 key themes; Space/Terrestrial Comms and Security, Trustworthy AI for Secure Future Open Networks, Secure and Trustworthy Hardware or AI-assisted Physical Layer Security Additional enhanced training: Leadership (CMI Level 7), Innovation, Public engagement, Hackathons and more Insert Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdqa5ykrrdg Hear from one of our students: [Square] CDT Fort: Hear From Our Students: youtube.com/shorts/vmO6e_u7oa8 [Vertical] CDT Fort: Hear From Our Students: youtube.com/shorts/8D_cMhW6ZrU [Square] CDT Fort: Support Within The Programme: youtube.com/shorts/NHQd5Jc0fPQ [Vertical] CDT Fort: Support Within The Programme: youtube.com/shorts/6Y_d...
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Benefits
Funding eligibility: UK Students.
Eligibility summary
8 places available- 5 at QUB and 3 at University of Surrey We are part of the Techfirst scheme offering stipends of £30,000 for students eligible for home fee status. Program Highlights: Enhanced Stipend: Enhanced fully-funded 4 year PhD scholarships that include a tax free stipend of ~£30k (equivalent to a starting salary of ~£36k in industry) alongside a generous training grant of up to £3700 per year ( Y2-4) Four-Year Structure: Year 1 features taught MSc Level modules across both Universities to build core skills.
Requirements
8 places available- 5 at QUB and 3 at University of Surrey We are part of the Techfirst scheme offering stipends of £30,000 for students eligible for home fee status. Program Highlights: Enhanced Stipend: Enhanced fully-funded 4 year PhD scholarships that include a tax free stipend of ~£30k (equivalent to a starting salary of ~£36k in industry) alongside a generous training grant of up to £3700 per year ( Y2-4) Four-Year Structure: Year 1 features taught MSc Level modules across both Universities to build core skills.
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