Funded Graduate Study in Forensics / Security

John Jay College invites applications for its Graduate Fellowship Program in Forensic Computing and Cyber Security. The fellowship is part of a collaborative effort between John Jay and NYU-Poly to educate the next generation of cyber security researchers who need to understand the complex interplay between computer security and forensics, economics, public policy and law. The program is sponsored by a NSF IGERT award obtained in collaboration with NYU-Poly's computer science department. The fellowship will be awarded to a computer science graduate who plans to pursue doctoral studies in computer security.

Tuition + Stipend. The fellowship award is for full-time study by a citizen or permanent resident and will provide tuition support and an annual stipend of as much as $30,000 for up to four semesters. The fellow will join John Jay's graduate program in digital forensics and cyber security. Our program offers a Master of Science in Forensic Computing that integrates computer science with criminal justice, information assurance and digital forensics. While pursuing an M.S. degree, the trainee will do thesis research as a research assistant with faculty at John Jay College and NYU-Poly. Several of our graduates have entered doctoral programs and the fellowship offers M.S. students the unique opportunity to become active in research early in their graduate careers. Female and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications. Applications are being accepted for the Spring 2010 Fellowship with an award for Fall 2011 to follow. Information about applying to the John Jay Master of Science in Forensic Computing Program can be found on John Jay's web site at http//www.jjay.cuny.edu/academics/690.php and information about the program on the Forensic Computing program's website at http//web.jjay.cuny.edu/~fcm. The application deadline for the Spring Fellowship is November 15, 2010. In addition to the regular admissions requirements (transcripts, GRE's), applicants for the fellowship must provide the following

* a cover letter that notes the applicant's interest in being a Graduate Fellow
* a 300-500 word essay that describes the applicant's interests in digital forensics and cyber security (in lieu of personal statement normally required)
* Letters of reference must be from three faculty who can speak to the applicant's interest and suitability for both John Jay's M.S. program and for future doctoral studies in digital forensics and cyber security.
* a résumé

For More Information
Contact Professor Richard Lovely, Program Director, at rlovely at jay.cuny.edu