OpenFieldPh.D. in Computer Science and Engineering - Cyber Florida & AI Hardware Security
University of South Florida · Tampa, Florida, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Conducted in partnership with Cyber Florida, exploring hardware root-of-trust verification, deep learning anomaly detection, smart grid cryptographic protection, and autonomous robotic navigation.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Cyber Florida and Departmental Fellowships $32,000/year plus full tuition remission
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $30
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline with GPA 3.4+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of purpose and CV
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of South Florida's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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