PhD Scholarship at Deakin University, Australia (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for a fully funded PhD scholarship at Deakin University in Australia. This opportunity is for talented students in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering who are passionate about Cybersecurity, with a special focus on the Security and Privacy of Cyber Physical Systems.

The scholarship is fully funded and provides a generous tax-free stipend of A$35,550 per year (2025 rate). It is open to outstanding candidates from all nationalities (international and domestic students). There is no application deadline – applications are accepted on a rolling basis. No application fee is required.  You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Host Country: Australia
• Host University: Deakin University
• Field of Study: Cybersecurity (Security and Privacy of Cyber Physical Systems)
• Application Deadline: Rolling basis – apply as soon as possible
• Open to: All nationalities
• Application Fee: None
• Scholarship Type: Fully funded (stipend + tuition fee coverage)

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Annual Stipend: Receive A$35,550 per year, tax-exempt, to cover your living expenses and focus fully on your research.
• Full Tuition Coverage: Your entire PhD tuition fees are paid for (including for international students).
• World-Class Supervision: Work directly under Dr. Muneeb Ul Hassan, a leading expert in Cybersecurity at Deakin University.
• Research Excellence: Gain access to state-of-the-art facilities, international collaborations, and opportunities to publish in top journals and conferences.

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Eligibility Criteria:

To be considered, you must meet these requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Have a minimum CGPA of 3.7 out of 4.0.
• Have at least one publication as first author in a Q1 journal or A-ranked conference.
• Demonstrate a strong foundation or genuine interest in:
  • Cybersecurity
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Privacy-preserving techniques
  • Cyber Physical Systems

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Eligible Fields:

The scholarship is open to applicants from the following fields:

• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Information Technology (closely related disciplines)

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How to Apply

The application process is simple and direct:

1. Prepare your documents:
   • Detailed CV
   • List of Publications
   • Research Proposal (aligned with the topic: Security and Privacy of Cyber Physical Systems)
2. Send all documents in one email to: [email protected]
3. Use this exact email subject line: “Prospective PhD Applicant in Cybersecurity”

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