PhD Funding Opportunity: Imperial College London’s Energy Futures Lab and Grantham Institute are pleased to announce the availability of up to 10 fully funded PhD studentships for exceptional candidates in the field of energy policy. Supported by the Taylor Donation, these studentships aim to address critical energy challenges and contribute to a sustainable future. This is an exciting opportunity to join a shared cohort of researchers, engage in interdisciplinary training, and collaborate with renowned academics in the energy sector.
Designation: PhD Candidate in Energy Policy Research
Research Area: Energy policy, encompassing environmental aspects and adaptation of emerging energy technologies for practical applications.
Location: Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification: Prospective candidates should meet the entry requirements for a PhD program at Imperial College London. Both home and international applicants are welcome to apply; however, funding restrictions apply (see overview). Strong academic ability, research potential, and effective communication skills are essential. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to socio-economic diversity and inclusion considerations.
Job Description: The selected PhD candidates will conduct research in energy policy under the supervision of a diverse supervisory team comprising Imperial academic staff from different disciplines and career levels. The research projects will focus on energy supply, demand reduction, and climate change mitigation. Successful applicants will join a lively research community and have access to extensive training opportunities offered by the Energy Futures Lab and Grantham Institute.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should identify up to two potential supervisors from the list provided at the base of the page. To apply, complete the questionnaire and email it, along with a one-page CV and a one-page Cover Letter, to the supervisor(s), Grantham Institute (granthameducation@imperial.ac.uk), and Energy Futures Lab (efl.researchdevelopment@imperial.ac.uk). The subject line of the email should be “Taylor PhD programme application.” Please use the following formats for attachments: “Surname [space] Initial_CV” and “Surname [space] Initial_Cover Letter” (e.g., Smith J_CV and Smith J_Cover Letter). Include your grades in the CV and explain your interest in the research topic and the skills you aim to develop in your Cover Letter.
Last Date to Apply: 15 August 2023
Supervisors in this programme
- Department of Aeronautics
- Department of Bioengineering
- Imperial College Business School
- Centre for Environmental Policy
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Department of Computing
- Dyson School of Design Engineering
- Department of Earth Science and Engineering
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Department of Materials
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Physics
