European MSCA Doctoral Network PhD Scholarship 2027 in Cyprus | Fully Funded
The European MSCA Doctoral Network PhD Scholarship 2027 in Cyprus offers a full MSCA-funded PhD with salary, mobility, and tuition at the University of Cyprus. Applications are open until October 16, 2026.
Overview
The European MSCA Doctoral Network PhD Scholarship provides a full-time MSCA Doctoral Network PhD position (DC12) at the University of Cyprus. Focused on the resilience of critical infrastructures, the SPRING PhD Scholarship supports interdisciplinary research, mobility, training, and secondments across energy, water, and transport sectors. Hosted by the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, the position forms part of the SPRING DN (2026–2030) consortium.
Benefits
- Monthly competitive gross living allowance of €2,845.92.
- Social and health insurance in accordance with University of Cyprus regulations.
- Gross mobility allowance of €689.99 per month.
- Gross family allowance of €481.05 per month, if applicable.
- Coverage of university tuition fees for a minimum of three years, subject to annual performance evaluations.
- Maternity leave in accordance with the Maternity Protection Law 1997 and its amendments.
Eligibility
- Open to applicants of any nationality who have not been awarded a doctoral degree by the date of recruitment.
- Candidates must satisfy the MSCA Doctoral Network mobility rule, meaning they must not have resided or carried out their main activity in Cyprus for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately prior to recruitment.
- Must meet the admission requirements of the Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering PhD programme at the University of Cyprus.
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer, or Control Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Must demonstrate a strong background in systems and control and/or cyber-physical systems, with competencies in mathematical modeling, simulation, and scientific programming.
- Must have very good knowledge of the English language, proven via qualifications such as IGCSE C grade, IELTS Academic 6.5, or specified TOEFL scores.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their application materials concurrently through two separate online systems:
- UCY Application System: https://applications.ucy.ac.cy/recruitment
- SPRING Application System: https://forms.gle/FE9BffYwmQ1yK6mM6
Required application components include:
- A cover letter specifying interest in the SPRING PhD Scholarship position.
- A statement detailing academic and research experiences and reasons for applying (up to 1 page).
- A statement outlining future research plans related to the project position (up to 1 page).
- A detailed curriculum vitae in English, including a list of publications if applicable.
- Copies of official BSc/MSc degrees and transcripts (with certified translations if not in Greek or English).
- A copy of an English language proficiency certificate.
- Contact details for at least two academic referees for recommendation letters.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, October 16, 2026.