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telecommunications PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 45 telecommunications PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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A three-year PhD studentship in physical-layer network security

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship based in the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Centre in the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangor University. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof j Tang
 24 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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A three-year PhD studentship in converged fibre, RF and optical wireless networks

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship based in the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Centre in the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangor University. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof j Tang
 24 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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A three-year PhD studentship in data-carrying fibre-based sensing

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship based in the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Centre in the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangor University. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof j Tang
 24 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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A three-year PhD studentship in joint communications and sensing

A three-year PhD studentship in joint communications and sensing. Apply here. The Project. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof j Tang
 24 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Assessing and Mitigating the Impact of Space Weather on Critical National Infrastructure Using Artificial Intelligence and Resilience Modelling

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 Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation and will be supervised by Dr Olugbenga Olumodimu, Dr Becky Canning and Prof. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr O Olumodimu, Dr B Canning, Prof H Dhakal
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Microfluidic Manufacturing of Metamaterials

Hard-wired into our smartphones, internet routers and motorized vehicles are small electronic circuits for telecommunications. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Box, Prof A Juel, Dr D Pihler-Puzovic
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Position in Nano Photonics with Fibre Cavities

The Photonic Ultrafast Systems Group headed by Prof. Bojan Resan develops ultrafast lasers and photonic systems targeting applications in biomedicine, micro-material processing and optical communications. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Resan
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Scalable Coherent Networking with Independent Lasers

Modern optical communication networks increasingly rely on coherent technologies to transmit information securely and efficiently over long distances. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Lucamarini
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Precision Time and Frequency Dissemination for Optical and Quantum Networks

Modern communication networks, scientific facilities and emerging quantum technologies increasingly depend on the ability to distribute highly accurate and stable time and frequency references between geographically separated locations. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Lucamarini, Dr S Bale
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Simplified Coherent Optical Technologies for Next-Generation Passive Optical Networks

Supervisors. Professor Periklis Petropoulos, Dr Hilmi Othman. Coherent optical transmission is emerging as a key technology for beyond-50G passive optical networks. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Petropoulos
 30 September 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Cybersecurity in Next Generation Connected Infrastructures: From 5G and 6G to IoT and Digital Twins

The convergence of 5G and 6G networks, the Internet of Things, edge computing, digital twins, and cyber physical systems is reshaping the global cybersecurity landscape at an unprecedented pace. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Anjum, Dr K Kanta, Dr M Adda
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Resilient Interdependent Multilayer Critical Infrastructure Networks (2026)

How can we prevent cascading failures that leave millions without power, water, or communication?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SSK Skarvelis-Kazakos
 1 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Distributed Machine Learning over Mobile Networks PhD

This is a project focused on how AI will provide a seamless service to mobile users of tomorrow. It is expected the student will have a background in AI with a curiosity on wireless networking. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof W Guo
 3 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Large-area metasurface optics for quantum technology

Supervisors. Otto Muskens O.Muskens@soton.ac.uk. Kai Sun K.Sun@soton.ac.uk. Closing Date. 31st July 2027 (31st March for International applicants). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof O Muskins
 31 July 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Quantum Key Distribution with 5G Technology Integration

Supervisors. Dr Chao Xu cx1g08@soton.ac.uk. Closing Date. 31st July 2027 (31st March for International Applications). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CX Xu
 31 July 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)