University of Kent/Huawei School of Computing PhD Studentships 2025

In partnership with Huawei, the University of Kent’s School of Computing invites applications for 2 fully-funded PhD studentships. The project focuses on “Digital Trust in the Computing Continuum”, emphasizing policy-based authorization, data trustworthiness, and intelligent network security.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 15, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Kent
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyUniversity of Kent
• Course to studyComputing
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Full tuition fee waiver (Home or Overseas rate)

• Annual stipend of £20,278 (UKRI standard for 2025/26)

• Duration: 3.5 years

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold (or expect to obtain) at least a First or Upper Second-Class Honours degree

• Preferably have a Master’s degree or equivalent

• Demonstrate strong research potential and academic excellence

• Meet English language requirements (if applicable)

Relevant knowledge/interest in:

• Intelligent networks

• Digital identity & trust management

• Authorization & delegation

• Neural-symbolic security enforcement (optional but beneficial)

Selection Process

Selection Criteria

• Academic achievement

• Quality of research proposal on the project theme

• Motivation and alignment with the research topic

• Strong academic references

• Prior experience or passion for cybersecurity and trust systems

Application Documents

• Research proposal on: “Digital Trust in the Computing Continuum”

• Statement of motivation

• CV and academic transcripts

• Two academic references

• Scholarship form (indicating your wish to be considered for the Huawei studentship)

• Other supporting documents (e.g. proof of English proficiency)

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

When applying, students should follow the University of Kent’s online application process. As part of the process, students should include the following:

• make it clear the applicant wants to be considered for the Huawei PhD studentship on the application
• provide the reasons for your interest in pursuing this studentship and prepare a research proposal on “Digital Trust in the Computing Continuum” (a list of suggested topics will be provided by Kent).
• provide details/evidence of qualifications
• provide two academic references
• provide other personal information and supporting documentation.
• Complete the scholarships form to confirm you would like to be considered for this scholarship.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to make contact with [email protected] to discuss the application before applying. 

For more details, visit University of Kent Scholarship webpage