PhD in Cyber Security, Privacy and Trust – University of Edinburgh (2026 entry)

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for its fully funded PhD program in Cyber Security, Privacy and Trust for 2026 entry. The PhD supports research addressing global digital security, privacy, and trust challenges within the School of Informatics. The award provides full funding including tuition coverage, a stipend, and access to research and training opportunities.

Full tuition coverage; annual stipend for living costs; research and training support; mentorship and collaboration opportunities with leading experts.

Applicants with a strong academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply; a Master’s degree in Cyber Security or related fields is recommended and research potential is considered.

Identify a supervisor or advertised project, prepare a research proposal and supporting documents, apply through the University of Edinburgh postgraduate-research portal (EUCLID) before the funding deadline, and include the supervisor’s name and project title in the application.