hydrogen PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 127 hydrogen PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

HW-3-9 Catalytic conversion of biomass to synthesis gas for green industrial processing

Green Industrial Futures Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT GIF)

This PhD is one of a number of projects hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF). We are offering pioneering research projects that will enable PhD researchers to explore key technologies and solutions that will support UK industry to reach net zero. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Andresen, Dr MO Ojeda

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Catalytic Air-gap Electrochemistry – a New Way to Fix Nitrogen

University of Sydney

School of Chemistry

Synthetic nitrogen fertilizer produced by the Haber-Bosch process provides food security for half of the global population (4 billion people) today. Read more

Supervisors: Dr HJ Jiang, Prof T Maschmeyer

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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HW-3-7 Unlocking Migration Assisted Storage Potential in the UK Continental Shelf

Heriot-Watt University

Green Industrial Futures Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT GIF)

Supervisors: Prof J Andresen, Prof S García, Dr A Jahanbakhsh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Directing the Catalytic Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Lignocellulosic Biocrudes

University of Sydney

School of Chemistry

The key aim is to improve our ability to control composition of biocrude and influence the Hydrothermal Liquefactions (HTL) processing parameters to tailor the chemical composition of the biocrude product. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Yuen, Prof T Maschmeyer

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Next-Generation Railway Electrification and Operational Strategies for Decarbonisation

University of Birmingham

Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

The railway sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by ambitious decarbonisation targets, evolving patterns of passenger and freight demand, and the rapid integration of renewable energy technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z T Tian

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Nanostructured Materials for Applications in Fuel Cells, Heterogeneous Catalysis and Photocatalysis

University of St Andrews

School of Chemistry

In the Baker group we are always looking for excellent, well-motivated scientists to carry out PhD research with us. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R T Baker

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Predictive design of peptide self-assembly

The University of Manchester

Division of Pharmacy and Optometry

Research Group: Division of Pharmacy & Optometry

The use of de novo designed self-assembling peptides has become a prominent strategy, offering practical routes for the construction of increasingly functional nanomaterials across a variety of applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RB Bryce, Prof A Saiani, Dr R Collins

15 June 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Real-time forecasting PV output using novel Machine Learning

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The rapid proliferation of wind and solar installations, coupled with the growing impact of climate change on the volatile UK weather, creates formidable operable challenges for the UK electricity Grid. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Cai, Prof AH Hussain

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Developing a coordinated control for hybrid ac/dc microgrids with renewable sources-battery storage under dynamic generation and load conditions

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Due to the ongoing high penetration of renewable energy sources into the grid, the energy landscape is going through a major transformation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JA Ahmed, Dr F Kahwash

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Molecular Quantum Dynamics of Isomerising molecules

University of Aberdeen

School of Natural and Computing Sciences

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Law, Dr P A Henderson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Discovery of new inorganic materials for net zero applications

University of Liverpool

Department of Chemistry

The experimental discovery of new inorganic materials shows us how crystal structure and chemical composition control physical and chemical properties. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Rosseinsky, Dr L Daniels

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Recovering precipitation strengthening in additive friction stir deposition builds: heat-treatment design for microstructure control and property improvement

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Dikai Guan and Prof Pedro Rivera. This project aims to unlock stronger 3D-printed metals. It pioneers new heat-treatment strategies to recover and even surpass the strength of additively manufactured light alloys. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Guan

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Novel materials and catalytic processes for the clean-up of organic pollutants in water

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Materials Chemistry

Clean water is one of the most pressing global challenges of our time, with major implications for health, sustainability, and industry. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Conte

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Micromechanics of Gas Transport and Fracturing in Caprock and Clay Barriers for geological storage of CO₂ and geological disposal of nuclear waste (fully funded for candidates with UK citizenship or EU citizenship with pre-settled or settled status)

University of Strathclyde

Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Project Overview. Clay-rich rocks such as mudstones and shales are widely used as natural and engineered barriers to gas flow—whether to seal geological storage sites for carbon dioxide, contain radioactive waste, or isolate energy gases such as hydrogen or methane. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Tarantino, Dr M Pedrotti

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Data Centre Modelling and Energy System Integration

University of Birmingham

Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

1. Project Overview. Data centres are now critical infrastructure for digital services and artificial intelligence applications. Their rapid expansion creates substantial energy demand, leading to challenges in electricity system stability, decarbonisation, and integration with local energy resources. Read more

Supervisor: Dr WH Hua

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 127 hydrogen PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

hydrogen PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 127 hydrogen PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

HW-3-9 Catalytic conversion of biomass to synthesis gas for green industrial processing

Catalytic Air-gap Electrochemistry – a New Way to Fix Nitrogen

HW-3-7 Unlocking Migration Assisted Storage Potential in the UK Continental Shelf

Directing the Catalytic Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Lignocellulosic Biocrudes

Next-Generation Railway Electrification and Operational Strategies for Decarbonisation

Nanostructured Materials for Applications in Fuel Cells, Heterogeneous Catalysis and Photocatalysis

Predictive design of peptide self-assembly

Real-time forecasting PV output using novel Machine Learning

Developing a coordinated control for hybrid ac/dc microgrids with renewable sources-battery storage under dynamic generation and load conditions

Molecular Quantum Dynamics of Isomerising molecules

Discovery of new inorganic materials for net zero applications

Recovering precipitation strengthening in additive friction stir deposition builds: heat-treatment design for microstructure control and property improvement

Novel materials and catalytic processes for the clean-up of organic pollutants in water

Micromechanics of Gas Transport and Fracturing in Caprock and Clay Barriers for geological storage of CO₂ and geological disposal of nuclear waste (fully funded for candidates with UK citizenship or EU citizenship with pre-settled or settled status)

Data Centre Modelling and Energy System Integration

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