Students seeking a fully funded PhD opportunity in computer science can apply for the Texas Christian University Scholarship. The opportunity is available at the Department of Computer Science at Texas Christian University (TCU), where selected candidates will pursue doctoral research under the supervision of Dr Afia Anjum. Successful applicants will receive full financial support through research or teaching assistantships while working on cutting-edge projects in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and next-generation wireless communication.
About the Scholarship
The Texas Christian University Scholarship offers a fully funded PhD position for highly motivated students interested in advanced research in computer science. The position is open for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 admission.
The scholarship is offered through the Department of Computer Science at Texas Christian University (TCU). Selected students will join Dr Afia Anjum’s research group and contribute to interdisciplinary research combining artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and wireless network architecture.
Research within the group focuses on developing secure, explainable and real-time communication systems for cyber-physical environments using modern technologies such as deep learning, large language models (LLMs), vision-language models (VLMs) and explainable AI (XAI).
The Texas Christian University Scholarship is designed for students with strong analytical skills who are passionate about solving complex research challenges and advancing the future of intelligent communication systems.
Scholarship Benefits
The Texas Christian University Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support for successful PhD applicants. Benefits include:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly stipend through a Research Assistantship (RA) or Teaching Assistantship (TA)
- Opportunity to conduct research at a leading US university
- Supervision by an active researcher in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity
- Access to advanced research facilities and collaborative projects
- Opportunities to publish research findings and attend scientific conferences
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Texas Christian University Scholarship, applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
- Have strong programming skills in Python
- Possess foundational knowledge of computer networks
- Have basic knowledge of machine learning
- Be familiar with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow or similar platforms
- Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Have good written and spoken English communication skills
Preferred qualifications include:
- First-author publications in peer-reviewed journals or conferences
- Experience with deep learning, DRL, LLMs, VLMs or transformer-based models
- Experience using network simulators such as ns-2, ns-3 or OMNeT++
- Background in cybersecurity and wireless communications
- A master’s degree in a related field
- Programming experience in C/C++
- GRE scores
Research Areas
Students awarded the Texas Christian University Scholarship will work on research related to:
- Next-generation Wireless Communication
- Semantic Communication
- Communication Security
- Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)
- Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL)
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Vision-Language Models (VLMs)
Application areas include:
- Internet of Vehicles (IoV)
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Smart Grid and Energy Systems
- Autonomous Vehicles
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or résumé
- Brief research statement (1–2 paragraphs explaining research interests and alignment with the research group)
- Unofficial academic transcripts
- Representative publications (if available)
How To Apply
Interested applicants should email the required documents to:
- Afia Anjum: afia.anjum70@gmail.com
Use the following email subject:
Prospective PhD Student — [Preferred Semester] [Preferred Year] — [Your Last Name]
Applicants should attach:
- CV or résumé
- Brief research statement
- Unofficial academic transcript(s)
- Representative publication(s), if available
Applicants who also submit a formal application through Texas Christian University’s graduate admissions portal are advised to mention Dr Afia Anjum’s name in their Statement of Purpose so that the application can be reviewed by her.
Application Deadline
Not Specified