International Association
for Cryptologic Research

The Center for Advanced Security Research Darmstadt (CASED) at the Technische Universität Darmstadt has openings for its PhD scholarship program in the areas of IT Security starting immediately.

CASED is an IT Security research center at Technische Universität Darmstadt in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology (SIT) and the University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt (h_da). CASED constitutes a research infrastructure for forefront IT Security research.

CASED offers an attractive, international, English speaking environment in one of the most interesting metropolitan areas in Germany surrounded by beautiful countryside. The Frankfurt Airport is just 30 km away. CASED students and scientists come from all over the world. PhD students will become members of the CASED graduate school, which supports them during their entire PhD research, for instance through professional courses for transferable skills such as trainings in delivering scientific presentations or writing scientific papers.

CASED hosts a 3 year doctoral program for outstanding students holding a Master\'s degree (or German Diploma or equivalent) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, and Law or related disciplines. After successful completion of their degree, doctoral candidates will be awarded their degree from the Technische Universität Darmstadt.

This prestigious program offers scholarships to exceptional students who have the potential to make outstanding contributions to science. The research group of Prof. Stefan Katzenbeisser is particularly looking for candidates with a background in applied cryptography, privacy and cloud computing.

Interested candidates can apply online at https://scholarship.cased.de/