Overview
KIOS CoE at the University of Cyprus is offering five full-time PhD student scholarships in engineering, computer science and related ICT research areas. Applications close 25 September 2026.
Complete scholarship details
Selected students enroll in an Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering PhD programme, or in selected aligned cases the Computer Science PhD programme, and conduct research at KIOS CoE. The scholarship is initially for one year and may be renewed annually based on performance for 3–5 years. It includes University of Cyprus tuition fees except the €500 position-securing prepayment and a gross monthly salary starting at €1,700. The centre states that top candidates may receive travel and accommodation funding for an on-site interview.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical, Computer or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field from an accredited institution, with a strong academic/technical background and very good English. Previous research experience is an advantage. Scholarship consideration is conditional on applying separately for admission to the relevant University of Cyprus PhD programme.
Tips for this scholarship
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Apply separately for admission to the relevant University of Cyprus PhD programme as required by the scholarship terms.
- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
- Prepare transcripts, references, language tests, proposal/motivation statement and proof documents early.
- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
- Treat “fully funded” as a source fact only when the official provider explicitly confirms the covered costs.
Verification notes
Verified on the official KIOS CoE / University of Cyprus vacancy page. It states five PhD scholarship positions, deadline 25 September 2026, the degree/English requirements, online application route, one-year scholarship renewable for 3–5 years, tuition coverage except the €500 prepayment, and gross monthly salary starting at €1,700. No closing time/timezone is stated, so only deadline_date is recorded.
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