Flinders University, in partnership with CyberCX, is offering an exciting Industry PhD Scholarship in Cybersecurity and Offensive Security. This scholarship provides a generous $33,990 per annum stipend for up to 3.5 years, along with the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and gain practical experience through an industry internship.
To be eligible for the Flinders and CyberCX Industry PhD Scholarship in Cybersecurity and Offensive Security, applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and meet Flinders University’s PhD admission requirements, which include holding an Australian Honours degree (Class 1 or 2A) or equivalent qualification, or demonstrating significant research experience. Additionally, candidates should have or be able to obtain a National Police Criminal History Check.
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Application Deadline: Applications close on 30 September 2024.
Brief Description
- University or Organization: Flinders University in collaboration with CyberCX
- Department: College of Science and Engineering
- Course Level: PhD (Higher Degrees Research)
- Award: $33,990 per annum (tax-free, 2024 rate, indexed annually) for up to 3.5 years
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: Domestic Students (Australian citizens or permanent residents)
- The award can be taken in: Australia
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Australia
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the College of Science and Engineering with a focus on cybersecurity and offensive security.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Obtain or have the ability to obtain a National Police Criminal History Check.
- Meet Flinders University PhD admission requirements, including an Australian Honours degree (Class 1 or 2A) or equivalent qualification (AQF Level 8), or demonstrate equivalent research experience (e.g., refereed publications or significant experience as a lead researcher).
- Begin studies within 3 months of scholarship acceptance (or up to 6 months in exceptional cases).
Additional desirable criteria include:
- A degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information security, software engineering, information technology, or related fields.
- Engagement with the broader security community through research publications or presentations.
- Experience in capture-the-flag hacking challenges, web applications and network security, programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C++), and operating systems (Linux, Windows).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
How to Apply
To apply, complete the attached Higher Degree by Research Scholarship Application Form and send it along with supporting documents to Professor Trish Williams via email at [email protected]. For more details, contact Professor Trish Williams at the provided email. Note that successful applicants must also apply for and be admitted to HDR candidature at Flinders University to receive the scholarship.
Benefits
This scholarship offers:
- A tax-free stipend of $33,990 per annum for up to 3.5 years.
- A 3-month industry internship to apply research in practice.
- Access to academic and industry expertise through joint supervision.
- A supportive research environment with opportunities to manage a complex research project.
- Collaboration within a research community to enhance skills and network development.