Funded PhD in Blockchain security UK! Kent!

The School of Computing, University of Kent

The School of Computing has a reputation for high-quality research, with over 40 current PhD students. Our research activity is wide ranging and takes place within focused Research Groups which provide a vibrant research community for all members, staff or student.

The School of Computing was ranked highly in the recent government run Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise. Our research intensity was ranked 12th out of 89, with superb impact – 100% of our research impact ranked world leading or internationally excellent.

The University of Kent is a leading university with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. As the UK's European university, it is committed to creating a global student and staff community that advances knowledge and stimulates intellectual creativity, and performs at the highest levels.

Kent is ranked 21st in the Times Higher Education (THE) ‘Table of Tables’ 2017 and it has twice been awarded the highly prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education.
The School is committed to the Athena Swan Scheme. This is a national scheme whereby universities commit to advancing and promoting the careers of female scientists.

Start Date and Funding

The expected start date is 1 September 2017.

The studentship would cover home fees plus a stipend of £14,553 in 2017/18, increased in line with Research Council advice each year. Additional travel costs for visits and stay at Adastral Park will be covered by BT.The studentship would cover home fees plus a stipend of £14,553 in 2017/18, increased in line with Research Council advice each year, and costs for visits and stay at BT Adastral Park.

For more check out this link! Blockchain is becoming a high profile job and some companies paying over 250,000 USD Per year! Is it time to start researching? More and more universities are offering Blockchain courses leading is US, then UK then the rest of Europe.

https://www.cs.kent.ac.uk/research/studyingforaphd/phd-blockchain-2017.html

You only need a degree! LOL