Cyber Fellows
Today’s cyber challenges require big ideas and bold solutions.
UTulsa’s Cyber Fellows program seeks talented students interested in pursuing world-class doctoral research in cyber research while supported by a full-tuition scholarship and competitive living stipend. Cyber Fellows is a first-of-its-kind initiative that bridges the university’s pioneering academic resources with an entrepreneurial ecosystem to identify real-world industry challenges and transfer cutting-edge research into cutting-edge startups.
Join us in exploring the opportunities that exist at the intersection of technology and commercialization.
Transforming cutting-edge research into high-growth startups
The College of Engineering & Computer Science houses the UTulsa Cyber Fellows, a unique initiative that enables doctoral students to pursue research with high commercialization potential involving cyber security, data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and human/social behavior - all of which can be part of multiple engineering and science disciplines. Sponsored by Tulsa Innovation Labs, the Cyber Fellows work closely with faculty research advisers in partnership with the Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute. While some Cyber Fellows pursue doctoral degrees in computer science, computer engineering and mechanical engineering, others choose doctoral programs in cyber studies, which expand research pursuits to interdisciplinary studies such as finance, law and economics.
Our Approach
Collaborate
Work with students, professors, mentors and entrepreneurs from a number of disciplines to build the best technology possible.
Network
Leverage the program’s local, regional, national and international connections to accelerate your research and your career.
Troubleshoot
Focus on real-world problems with input from the market, translating research from the lab into a startup or enterprise.
Integrate
Combine research and development across math, engineering, psychology, cryptography, machine learning and more.
Achieve
Earn a doctorate from a renowned cyber research university.
Cyber Fellows Benefits
Ph.D. Support
- Full tuition remission
- Competitive annual living stipend
- World-class cyber education
- Internationally known cyber faculty
- Unique testing assets
- Research engagement from commercial partners
- Benefits provided to university graduate student employees
- Choose from any doctoral program in the College of Engineering & Computer Science (other Ph.D. programs may be considered when faculty are jointly appointed to the School of Cyber Studies)
Ecosystem Support
- Weekly engagement with regional and national commercial leaders
- Assigned commercial mentors in years three and four
- Regular access to Tulsa Innovation Labs’ Cyber Entrepreneur in Residence
- Access to numerous local venture groups
- Internship opportunities with regional Fortune 500 companies, national labs and our network of cyber alumni
- Social and professional engagement including conferences, social and cultural events and networking opportunities
UTulsa has really great academics in the cybersecurity realm. When I talked to some of the faculty, I was impressed. This program has all the quals I had asked for and is super unique with commercial partner involvement. There are no other programs like this. It’s pretty special.
Seth Hastings Cyber Fellow
UTulsa Ph.D. Programs
Cyber Fellows are lifelong learners working toward a doctorate. While any Ph.D. program offered by the College of Engineering & Computer Science is eligible for the initiative, there are certain requirements that must be met, including graduate courses in cybersecurity and entrepreneurship.
We currently have students working with faculty in the following doctoral programs:
Ready to learn more?
Join us in this one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the convergence of technology and entrepreneurship. Let’s move science forward together.
