OpenFieldECU PhD in Cybersecurity & Cyber Threat Intelligence (Security Research Institute)
Doctoral research conducted within the ECU Security Research Institute (SRI) and Cyber Security CRC, designing AI-driven malware detection tools, zero-day exploit mitigations, and automated threat hunting pipelines.
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 Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Software Engineering with distinction.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all bands.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research papers or technical contributions in malware analysis, network vulnerability detection, or critical infrastructure security.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee appraisals.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full 3.5-year stipend of AUD $34,000/year plus specialized digital forensics lab and security operations center access
- Application fee
- AUD $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% tuition offset covered under university research sponsorship.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 30, 2026 (Semester 1, 2027 intake deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Edith Cowan University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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