Rana Muzaffar Safdar

Deakin University in Australia is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship for outstanding students interested in Cybersecurity, with a special focus on the Security and Privacy of Cyber Physical Systems. This opportunity is open to both international and domestic students from all nationalities. The research will be supervised by Dr. Muneeb Ul Hassan, a leading expert in Cybersecurity at Deakin University. The scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides a generous, tax-free stipend of A$35,550 per year (2025 rate) to support living expenses, allowing students to focus fully on their research. There is no application fee, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Eligible applicants must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline, with a minimum CGPA of 3.7 out of 4.0. Additionally, candidates must have at least one publication as first author in a Q1 journal or A-ranked conference. A strong foundation or genuine interest in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Privacy-preserving techniques, and Cyber Physical Systems is essential. This is an excellent opportunity to join a world-class research environment at Deakin University, working on cutting-edge topics in Cybersecurity and Cyber Physical Systems. The position offers world-class supervision, a supportive academic environment, and the chance to contribute to impactful research in a rapidly evolving field. For more information and to apply, visit the LinkedIn post or the Deakin University website. Prepare your academic transcripts, publication record, and evidence of meeting the eligibility criteria. No application fee is required, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.