Funding your graduate study
Scholarship information
Each advertised scholarship will have its own specific application instructions. Please follow the guidance provided.
Should your application for admission be accepted, you should be aware that notification of acceptance for a PhD does not constitute an offer of financial support. Scholarship awards are a separate process.
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Next-Generation Membrane Testing for Fuel Cells and Electrolysers Using Terahertz Spectroscopy
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD)
Eligibility: UK Students, EU Students, International Students
Award value: Home fees and tax-free stipend - See advert for details
Start date: 05 October 2026
Deadline: 18 May 2026
Acoustic patterning of polymer (nano) composites at polymer melt temperatures
University of Warwick –Collaborative EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award.
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD)
Eligibility: UK Students
Award value: Tuition fees and tax-free stipend - See advert for details
Deadline: 01 June 2026
Supervisors: Dr Oksana Trushkevych and Prof Tony McNally
Medium Voltage Power Electronics for Next-Generation Energy Systems
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD)
Eligibility: UK Students, EU Students, International Students
Award value: Home/UK fees and tax-free stipend - See advert for details
Deadline: 15 June 2026
Supervisor: Dr. Jiaqi Yan and Prof. Layi Alatise
AI data centres are digital engines, yet ~30% of energy is wasted as heat in power conversion and distribution. Directly addressing the UK’s Clean Power 2030 and AI Infrastructure priorities, this PhD project pioneers fundamental technologies of Solid-State Transformers to enable highly efficient, reliable, and bi-directional energy flow control. You will develop next-generation power converters for mission-critical applications: from hyperscale AI hubs to MW-scale EV charging and smart grids.
AI-Enhanced 3D Atomic-Scale Imaging of Nano-catalytic Materials for Clean Energy Conversion
The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (CDT in Net2Zero)
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Eligibility: UK (Home) Students.
- A first-class or strong upper second-class degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a closely related field
Award value: Tuition fees and tax-free stipend - See webpage for details
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Supervisors: Dr Peng WangLink opens in a new window, Prof. Sai GuLink opens in a new window
Details: To achieve a sustainable and resilient carbon-neutral energy system, electrocatalysis is central to clean energy innovation. (see webpage for further details).
For more information about these opportunities, please email us at warwicknet2zerocdt@warwick.ac.uk
Functional Bio-based Nanomaterials for Sustainable Elastomer Technology
The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (CDT in Net2Zero)
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Eligibility: UK (Home) Students, Ideal candidates should hold or expect to gain a first-class or a high 2.1 honour degree and/or a master’s degree (or their equivalent) in one of the following areas before the start date of the project:
- Polymer Science
- Chemical Engineering
Award value: Tuition fees and tax-free stipend - See webpage for details
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Supervisors: Prof. Chaoying WanLink opens in a new window, Prof. Sai GuLink opens in a new window (University of Warwick)
Details: This project is in collaboration with James Walker LtdLink opens in a new window. The Polymer industry requires renewable fillers that not only replace petroleum-derived additives but also enhance material performance. Rubber composites generally contain highly loaded carbon black and silica, which are produced through energy-intensive chemical processes. (see webpage for further details)
For more information about these opportunities, please email us at warwicknet2zerocdt@warwick.ac.uk
CO2 Utilisation in the Preparation of High Value Lithium Carbonate Battery Material
The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (CDT in Net2Zero)
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Eligibility: UK (Home) Students. Candidates should have been awarded, or expect to achieve, EITHER:
- A Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering with an award of First Class or 2.1. OR
- A Masters degree in Chemical Engineering with an award of Merit or higher.
Award value: Tuition fees and tax-free stipend - See webpage for details
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Supervisors: Dr John LowLink opens in a new window, Prof. Evgeny RebrovLink opens in a new window, (University of Warwick) Dr Nikolay CherkasovLink opens in a new window (Stoli Chem)
Detail: This project is in collaboration with additional support from Stoli ChemLink opens in a new window. Lithium carbonate is an essential material in the production of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs), which power everything from medical devices, consumer electronics to electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The market for LiBs is growing rapidly, the demand for lithium in the form of lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) is therefore also increasing significantly. (see webpage for further details)
For more information about these opportunities, please email us at warwicknet2zerocdt@warwick.ac.uk
Revealing Atomic Structure and Heterogeneity Within Metal-organic Frameworks Using 4D-STEM Low-dose Imaging
The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (CDT in Net2Zero)
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Eligibility: UK (Home) Students
- A first-class or strong upper second-class degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
Award value: Tuition fees and tax-free stipend - See webpage for details
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Supervisors: Dr Peng WangLink opens in a new window, Prof. Sai GuLink opens in a new window
Details: As a remarkable class of materials recognised by the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) demonstrate diverse applications, including gas adsorption and separation, heterogeneous catalysis, and energy storage and conversion, that will play a pivotal role in combating climate change. (see webpage for further details)
For more information about these opportunities, please email us at warwicknet2zerocdt@warwick.ac.uk
AI-Driven Catalyst Discovery for Engineered Greenhouse Gas Removal in Net-Zero Chemical Processes
The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (CDT in Net2Zero)
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Eligibility: UK (Home) Students.
- An engineering, physics or chemistry degree
- Strong Maths skills
- Skills in programming
Award value: Tuition fees and tax-free stipend - See webpage for details
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Supervisors: Prof. Sai GuLink opens in a new window, Prof. Evgeny RebrovLink opens in a new window
Details: The transition to net-zero emissions necessitates innovative approaches to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs), particularly within the chemical industry. Catalysts are pivotal in enhancing reaction efficiencies and enabling sustainable chemical transformations (see webpage for further details)
For more information about these opportunities, please email us at warwicknet2zerocdt@warwick.ac.uk
Biomass-derived biochar electrodes for low-carbon sodium-ion batteries
The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (CDT in Net2Zero)
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Eligibility: UK (Home) Students.
- A strong foundation in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline with a First or Upper Second-Class honours degree (or equivalent qualification from an overseas institution)
- Strong interest in sustainable energy and materials.
Award value: Tuition fees and tax-free stipend - See webpage for details
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Supervisors: Dr Volkan Degirmenci, Prof. Evgeny Rebrov
Details: Achieving net zero requires scalable, low-cost energy storage technologies that avoid critical raw materials and deliver genuine lifecycle carbon reduction. Sodium-ion batteries are increasingly recognised as a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion systems, but their commercial deployment is constrained by the lack of durable, low-carbon electrode materials. (See webpage for more details)
For more information about these opportunities, please email us at warwicknet2zerocdt@warwick.ac.uk
Biomass-derived Functional Nanomaterials for Phase-change Thermal Management elastomers
The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (CDT in Net2Zero)
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Eligibility: UK (Home) Students. Ideal candidates should hold or expect to gain a first-class or a high 2.1 honour degree and/or a master’s degree (or their equivalent) in one of the following areas before the start date of the project:
- Polymer Science
- Chemical Engineering
The ideal candidate should understand and have experience in polymer synthesis and structure characterisation, and is able t challenge the state of the art in emerging technology applications.
Award value: Tuition fees and tax-free stipend - See webpage for details
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Supervisors: Prof. Chaoying WanLink opens in a new window and Prof. Sai GuLink opens in a new window (Both University of Warwick)
Detail: This project is in collaboration with James Walker Ltd Link opens in a new windowthe UK-based global leader in sealing materials.
Sustainable thermal management materials are highly on demand for energy decarbonisation in transport and construction. This project aims to develop biomass-derived nanomaterials from rice husk for phase-change thermal management applications. (See webpage for further details).
For more information about these opportunities, please email us at warwicknet2zerocdt@warwick.ac.uk
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Researcher
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD)
Award value: See advert for details
Deadline: 05 May 2026
Supervisor: Professor David Hutchins
Computational quantum engineering of nanoscale molecular devices
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD)
Eligibility: UK Students, EU Students, International Students
Award value: Tuition fees and tax-free stipend - See advert for details
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Supervisor: Professor Hatef Sadeghi
Safeguarding Power Grid Stability in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centres
University of Warwick –Collaborative EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award.
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD)
Eligibility: UK Students
Award value: Tuition fees and tax-free stipend - See advert for details
Deadline: 13 April 2026 (20:00hrs GMT)
Supervisors: Dr Subhash Lakshminarayana (Lead) and Dr Michael Faulkner
Spatial light modulation for advanced terahertz (THz) imaging
University of Warwick –Collaborative EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award.
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD)
Eligibility: UK Students
Award value: Tuition fees and tax-free stipend - See advert for details
Deadline: 13 April 2026 (20:00hrs GMT)
Supervisors: Dr Nicholas Grant and Peter Anastasi
Predictive Network Intelligence for Medical Telerobotics
University of Warwick –Collaborative EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award.
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD)
Eligibility: UK Students
Award value: Tuition fees and tax-free stipend - See advert for details
Deadline: 13 April 2026 (20:00hrs GMT)
Supervisor: Dr Zhenhui Yuan and Professor Joseph Hardwicke
DC10 Development of deep learning-based surrogate models for predicting failure in meta-material composites
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD)
Start date: 05 October 2026
Deadline: 31 July 2026
A European Doctoral network on Advanced Meta-materials and Meta-Structures for Adaptable, Resilient and Sustainable renewable energy power plants
Funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (Horizon Europe, Grant Agreement No. 101227175), Met2Adapt aims to recruit 16 PhD candidates who will be employed by one of the 10 partner institutions across Europe.
Physics-Aware Machine Learning for Aerodynamics and Wind Energy
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD)
Award value: Home fees and tax-free stipend - See advert for details
Start date: 05 October 2026
Deadline: 29 May 2026
Bolashak
Eligibility Criteria: Kazakhstan nationals
Commonwealth Scholarships
Eligibility Criteria: Please note that only candidates from the eligible countries listed by the Commonwealth Scholarships Schemes.
Scholarships by country
Information on international scholarships/funding available in different countries can be found here
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