OpenFieldJoint Doctoral Research Fellowship in Applied Cryptography & Distributed Systems
Doctoral research fellowship conducted through CUE's Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence investigating post-quantum cryptographic primitives and zero-knowledge proofs.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in computer science, mathematics, or cybernetics with GPA 3.7+
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 overall with writing 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's dissertation or peer-reviewed publication in cryptology or network security
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $27,000 CAD annual research fellowship plus full tuition remission
- Application fee
- $100 CAD
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition waiver covered by university research grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Cohort entry 2027)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Concordia University of Edmonton documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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