EPSRC Funded Studentships: The University of Huddersfield invites applications for fully funded Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) studentships in various research areas, including Materials Science, Manufacturing, Physical Sciences, Energy, Engineering, Mathematical Sciences, and Digital Economy. This opportunity is exclusively open to UK applicants demonstrating outstanding quality and exceptional motivation.
- 🎓 EPSRC Studentships Overview
- Fully funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
- Areas include Materials Science, Manufacturing, Physical Sciences, Energy, Engineering, Mathematical Sciences, and Digital Economy.
- 🇬🇧 Eligibility and Application Process
- Open to UK applicants only.
- Applicants should be outstanding and highly motivated.
- 3-year funding covering tuition fees and tax-free stipend.
- Competitive process with interviews; outstanding candidates offered studentships.
- 📝 Application Details
- Complete Expression of Interest Form 2024.
- Submit transcripts, certificates, and references via email to pgrscholarships@hud.ac.uk.
- Direct project inquiries to lead supervisors.
- 🏆 Summary of Award (PhD)
- Type: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
- Eligibility: UK applicants, relevant degree with First or Upper Second Class Honours.
- Location: Huddersfield.
- Funding: 3 years full-time, covering tuition fees and tax-free stipend.
- Duration: 3 years full-time plus 12 months for writing up.
- 🧪 Highlighted Research Projects
- Various research projects spanning materials, biomedical applications, drug delivery, AI, and sustainable technologies.
- Examples include “Revolutionising Glioblastoma research,” “Manufacturing recycled fibers,” “AI systems for breast cancer detection,” and “Enhancing Student Mental Health through AI.”
- 🌐 Diverse Research Areas
- Research topics cover a wide spectrum, from sustainable materials to advanced manufacturing technologies and medical research.
- Emphasis on cutting-edge techniques like AI, gene-editing, and tissue engineering.
- 🚀 Cutting-edge Technology Integration
- Projects involve integrating technologies such as AI, computational drug design, and extended reality (XR) for various applications.
- Focus on advancing technology for societal impact, including healthcare and environmental sustainability.
Job Title: EPSRC Funded Studentships – Research Degrees in Engineering and Physical Sciences
Location: Huddersfield, UK
Designation: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Full-time
Research Area: Materials Science, Manufacturing, Physical Sciences, Energy, Engineering, Mathematical Sciences, Digital Economy
Eligibility/Qualification: UK applicants only, First Class or Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area
Job Description:
- Funded for 3 years, subject to satisfactory annual performance and progression reviews.
- Tuition fees and a tax-free stipend will be provided monthly.
- Competitive application process, including interviews for shortlisted candidates.
- Successful applicants will be offered a studentship after the interview.
How to Apply:
- Complete the Expression of Interest Form 2024.
- Provide copies of transcripts and certificates of all relevant academic/professional qualifications.
- Provide references from two individuals.
- Submit queries and completed forms, along with relevant documents, via email to pgrscholarships@hud.ac.uk.
- Informal enquiries about individual projects should be directed to the lead supervisor listed for each project.
Last Date for Apply: Open until filled
Summary of Award:
- Type of Award: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Eligibility: UK applicants only
- Location: Huddersfield
- Funding: 3 years full-time research, covering tuition fees and a tax-free bursary (stipend) starting at £19,237 for 2024/25, increasing per EPSRC guidelines.
- Funded via the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Doctoral Training Programme
- Duration: 3 years Full-time plus 12 months for writing up (no funding available during the writing-up period)
