EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award: The University of Exeter is offering fully funded EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award studentships for the academic year 2026/27. These awards provide outstanding training, development, and research opportunities in various interdisciplinary projects within the realm of engineering and physical sciences.
Designation
PhD Studentship – EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award
Research Area
- Optimising in-situ leaching with electrokinetics and coupled process modelling
- Adaptive automated geological modelling for sustainable mining application
- Data and systems for improving UK local government decision-making
- Multi-agent Reinforcement Learning based Cyber-Physical Networked Control for Renewable Energy Fed Smart Grids under Cyber-Attacks
Location
University of Exeter, Devon or Cornwall, UK
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must have or be about to obtain a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree, or equivalent qualifications in a relevant field of science or technology.
- Lower Second Class degrees may be considered if complemented by a Master’s degree or substantial relevant non-academic experience.
- Proficiency in English is required for non-native speakers.
Job Description
Successful candidates will engage in cutting-edge research, contributing significantly to their chosen project while benefiting from the University’s extensive resources, training programs, and academic support. Students will receive:
- An index-linked stipend for up to 3.5 years (current rate: £20,780 per annum)
- Full coverage of University tuition fees (Home)
- Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) of £5,000 over 3.5 years
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Personal Statement (including academic interests and preferred project)
- CV
- Transcript(s) of academic qualifications
- Two academic references
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Applications should be submitted via the departmental application links provided in the project descriptions. All documents must be in PDF format.
Last Date to Apply
12th January 2026
For further details, please refer to the University of Exeter’s EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award page.
