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Royal Holloway, University of London

Fully Funded PhD in Quantum Cryptanalysis of Post-Quantum Cryptographic Schemes Royal Holloway, University of London in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Fully funded PhD position.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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United Kingdom

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Royal Holloway, University of London

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Computer Science
Information Technology
Mathematics
Cryptography
Information Security
Quantum Cryptography
Physics

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About this position

Fully funded PhD position in Quantum Cryptanalysis of Post-Quantum Cryptographic Schemes at Royal Holloway, University of London, within the Information Security Group in the Department of Computing, Security and Mathematics, in collaboration with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL).

This opportunity is aimed at students with a strong background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. The post is explicitly open to UK home students only and is subject to security checks.

The research focus combines cryptography, quantum cryptanalysis, and post-quantum cryptographic schemes, making it suitable for applicants interested in security, theoretical computing, and quantum-era cryptographic resilience.

Funding: fully funded PhD.

Deadline: 30 November 2026. Start date: January 2027.

Interested applicants should prepare their academic background and apply through the relevant Royal Holloway application route referenced in the post.

Funding details

Fully funded PhD position.

What's required

Master's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. Open to UK home students only, subject to security checks.

How to apply

Apply now via the opportunity link or Royal Holloway application portal if provided in the original post. Ensure you meet the UK home student and security check requirements before applying.

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