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security PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 342 security PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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RECRUITING NOW: Funded PhD Studentships at the EPSRC and MOD Centre for Doctoral Training in Complex Integrated Systems for Defence and Security (CISDnS) at the University of Southampton.

University of Southampton
Looking to pursue a PhD either full time or part time in maritime, aeronautical, aerospace, medical and electronic systems following digital, physical, biological themes then we have opportunities for you. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Secure and Trustworthy AI for Autonomous Vehicle Ecosystems

University of Southampton
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisory Team. Dr Erisa Karafili. This project develops AI-enhanced threat-modelling techniques to improve the cybersecurity and resilience of autonomous vehicles. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Karafili
 27 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Securing the human-AI decision boundary: Cognitive Digital Twins for adaptive cyber defence

Bournemouth University
Faculty of Media, Science and Technology
The BU Cyber Competence Centre at Bournemouth University invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2027/28 (start January 2027). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof V Katos
 15 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Cybersecurity for brain–computer interfaces: protecting neural data inside the implant

University of Southampton
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisor. Dr Majid Zamani. A brain implant cannot be given a new password. Neural data reveals intention and identity, and once stolen it cannot be reset. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Zamani
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Early Detection of Distributed File-less Malware Using Vision Transformers (VC2644)

University of the West of Scotland
Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is seeking to attract a PhD candidate of outstanding ability and commitment to join its vibrant and growing programme of internationally excellent research at its London Campus. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Lee, Dr D Javaheri, Dr M Thankappan, Dr M Hassanu
 28 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Securing Underwater Acoustic Transmissions

The University of Manchester
Department of Computer Science
Underwater autonomous systems rely heavily on acoustic communication because conventional radio and satellite-based positioning do not work effectively beneath the surface. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Kohler, Dr E Alsusa
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Human-Centric Green AI: Balancing Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Carbon Efficiency in Next-Generation Artificial Intelligence

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming society, but its rapid growth faces a critical sustainability crisis. Large-scale AI models require massive data centres, leading to soaring carbon footprints and significant electronic waste. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Pattnaik
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Robust and Lightweight Authentication for IoT Networks

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
1. Research Background and Motivation. The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly transforming sectors such as healthcare, smart cities, industrial systems, and critical infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr BG Ghaleb, Prof A Al-Dubai
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Resilient defence sensing: adaptive modelling for trust, compromise, and coalition detection

University of Southampton
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisory Team. Dr Erisa Karafili and Enrico Gerding. The project investigates how distributed sensing systems can remain trustworthy and operational when facing intelligent, coordinated adversaries. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Karafili
 31 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Trustworthy AI-Driven Digital Twins for Cyber-Resilient Connected and Autonomous Systems

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
Connected and autonomous systems increasingly rely on software-defined functions, sensor fusion, AI-enabled decision-making, V2X communications and cloud-edge coordination. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Yuan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Human-centered security and privacy for autonomous vehicles

University of Southampton
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisors. Dr Weijia He. How can autonomous vehicles earn and maintain people’s trust? This PhD explores the security, privacy, and human factors challenges of AI-enabled transport, focusing on interactions between drivers, pedestrians, and autonomous vehicles. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr W He
 30 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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CASE: The Root of the Problem or the Problem of the Root? Enhancing Food Security Through Improved Crop Resilience

Harper Adams University
Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership
Plant diseases place a serious constraint on global crop production. Combined with environmental stress, they represent a significant threat to food security. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Beacham, Prof J Monaghan
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of Information Entropic Based Methods for Digital Security

University of Portsmouth
School of Computing, Mathematics and Physics (SCMP)
Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Computing, Mathematics and Physics and will be supervised by Dr Melvin Vopson and Dr Sergi Simon. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Vopson, Dr S Simon
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Digital Trust: Designing Corporate Protocols for Disinformation Security

Franklin Hudson - The International School of Management
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
AI-generated content, synthetic media, deepfakes, and automated misinformation are creating new risks for organizations. This DBA research opportunity focuses on the design of organizational protocols for disinformation security, digital trust, and corporate reputation protection. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof B Kölmel
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Security and Privacy of Energy-Constraint Internet of Things Communication using Distributed AI

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
In recent years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has progressed dramatically due to advancements in technology. It plays an important role in the development of abundant applications and economic ventures. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D GC
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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