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Next-Generation Membrane Testing for Fuel Cells and Electrolysers Using Terahertz Spectroscopy

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:20:00 GMT

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

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

University of ��TV –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

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:47:01 GMT

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

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:10:00 GMT

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 Wang, Prof. Sai Gu

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

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:08:00 GMT

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 Wan, Prof. Sai Gu (University of ��TV)

Details: This project is in collaboration with James Walker Ltd. 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

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:04:00 GMT

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 Low, Prof. Evgeny Rebrov, (University of ��TV) Dr Nikolay Cherkasov (Stoli Chem)

Detail: This project is in collaboration with additional support from Stoli Chem. 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

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:02:00 GMT

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 Wang, Prof. Sai Gu

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

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:33:00 GMT

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 Gu, Prof. Evgeny Rebrov

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

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:28:00 GMT

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

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:24:00 GMT

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 Wan and Prof. Sai Gu (Both University of ��TV)

Detail: This project is in collaboration with James Walker Ltd the 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

School of Engineering » Funding your graduate study

Next-Generation Membrane Testing for Fuel Cells and Electrolysers Using Terahertz Spectroscopy

Acoustic patterning of polymer (nano) composites at polymer melt temperatures

University of ����TV –Collaborative EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award.

Medium Voltage Power Electronics for Next-Generation Energy Systems

AI-Enhanced 3D Atomic-Scale Imaging of Nano-catalytic Materials for Clean Energy Conversion

Functional Bio-based Nanomaterials for Sustainable Elastomer Technology

CO2 Utilisation in the Preparation of High Value Lithium Carbonate Battery Material

Revealing Atomic Structure and Heterogeneity Within Metal-organic Frameworks Using 4D-STEM Low-dose Imaging

AI-Driven Catalyst Discovery for Engineered Greenhouse Gas Removal in Net-Zero Chemical Processes

Biomass-derived biochar electrodes for low-carbon sodium-ion batteries

Biomass-derived Functional Nanomaterials for Phase-change Thermal Management elastomers

University of ��TV –Collaborative EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award.