OpenFieldCenter for Security Studies Critical Infrastructure Protection Research Grant
Funded research project evaluating zero-day intrusion detection mechanisms and industrial control systems (ICS) security across power grid and municipal water SCADA networks.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate degree in CS, cybersecurity, or computer engineering with 3.2+ GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Whitepaper on SCADA/ICS industrial vulnerability mitigation
- Recommendation letters
- Faculty research advisor endorsement
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $14,000 USD project funding plus access to isolated cyber range
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- External grant sponsorship through federal cybersecurity grants
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026 (Spring 2027 grant cycle)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Anderson University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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