University of Huddersfield Fully Funded PhD Scholarship

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Huddersfield in the School of Computing and Engineering.

The project is titled “Towards AI-Driven, Trustworthy and Quantum-Resilient Security for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles” and focuses on Quantum Computing, Cyber Security, secure communication, quantum algorithms, and quantum-resilient systems for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs).

This is a 3-year full-time PhD with a full fee waiver and a tax-free stipend starting at £21,805 per annum for 2026/27. The opportunity is open to UK and international applicants.

Applicants should have, or be close to completing, an MSc in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Strong programming skills, a good understanding of algorithms, and interest in quantum computing, optimisation, cryptography, or emerging computing technologies are preferred.

Supervision team: Dr Farhan Ahmad (main supervisor), Dr Mohammed Al-Mhiqani, Professor Simon Parkinson, and Dr Saad Khan.

Deadline for the online application: 15 May 2026.

Apply using the scholarship link provided and contact [email protected] for questions.