OpenFieldPh.D. in Maritime Cyber Security & Autonomous Ship Operations
Doctoral research position based at the Liverpool Logistics, Offshore and Marine Research Institute (LOOM) evaluating cyber vulnerabilities in GPS, AIS, and remote ship control networks.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Upper second class Honours or Master's in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Marine Technology
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 each band)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- 2-page doctoral research proposal outlining threat models in maritime logistics
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £19,500 annual tax-free stipend + home/international fee coverage
- Application fee
- Zero fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully funded by EPSRC Industrial Collaborative Studentship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Liverpool John Moores University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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