The KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence (KIOS CoE) at the University of Cyprus announces 10 full-time PhD Scholarships for international students. The selected students will be enrolled in either the Electrical Engineering or the Computer Engineering PhD program of the University of Cyprus and they will conduct their research at the facilities of the KIOS Center of Excellence in many different areas. KIOS provides an inspiring environment for carrying out top level research in the area of Information and Communication Technologies with emphasis on the Monitoring, Control and Security of Critical Infrastructures including power and energy systems, water networks, transportation networks, telecommunication networks and emergency management and response.
Eligibility:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor`s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering) or Computer Science or Mathematics or a related field from an accredited institution. Previous research experience will be considered an advantage. The scholarship is open to anyone regardless of their nationality, but applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University. Motivated candidates with strong mathematical and/or algorithm development backgrounds are especially sought.
The Scholarship
The successful applicant will receive a scholarship for one year at the beginning, as it may be renewed annually based on Students performance for 3- 5 years. The scholarship includes the University tuition fees and a monthly stipend between €1000-€1700 depending on the candidate’s qualifications and expertise. The scholarships do not include medical insurance coverage. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to conduct fundamental or applied research and will be encouraged to publish their research results in international conferences and journals.
About the University of Cyprus and KIOS Center:
The University of Cyprus was officially founded in 1989 and started operating in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, in 1992. Within a short time, the University of Cyprus managed to achieve international recognition through an impressive course of development. Today, it is ranked 351-400 worldwide by the Times New Higher Education Rankings. To this end, the University constantly develops its programs of study and recruits high-caliber staff who will contribute significantly to the design of new curricula, both at undergraduate and graduate level. The University of Cyprus aims to establish itself as a Pioneer Research Institution achieving International Scientific Recognition in European Higher Education, offering Competitive Programmes and to become a Centre of Excellence in the wider Euro - Mediterranean Region. KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence (KIOS CoE) The KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence is the largest research center at the University of Cyprus and has recently been upgraded to a European Research Center of Excellence through the KIOS CoE Teaming project, with significant funding in excess of 40 million euros over the next 15 years.
