Hydrogen Permeation and Degradation in Structural Materials for Energy Applications

As the UK drives towards its Net Zero targets, hydrogen is becoming increasingly recognised as a key enabler of a low-carbon energy system. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Pickering, Dr D Reed

17 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Advancing Hydrogen Flow Measurement: Thermophysical Properties and Advanced Thermodynamic Models

University of Bradford

Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

The transportation of hydrogen is a cornerstone of the emerging hydrogen economy. However, accurately measuring hydrogen flow rate presents unique challenges due to its physical properties and potential impurities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Rahmanian

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

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System-Level Optimisation of Offshore Wind and Green Hydrogen for Energy Transition

University of Aberdeen

School of Engineering

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: Prof A Maheri, Dr S Sriramula

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

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PhD Studentship: Quantifying Interpretation Uncertainty in Geophysical and Geological Models for Geoenergy Applications

Newcastle University

School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Award summary. 100% home UK fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £20,780 (2025/26 UKRI rate). An additional allowance will be provided to contribute towards consumables, equipment, and travel related to the project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Ireland

5 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK 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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PhD Position in Applied Mathematics and Chemical Engineering at The University of Adelaide

Adelaide University

School of Chemical Engineering

The School of Chemical Engineering of The University of Adelaide is pleased to offer two prestigious PhD positions focused on transport phenomena in porous media. Read more

Supervisors: Mr LG Gerstweiler, Prof PB Bedrikovetski

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

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Frustrated Hydrogen Bonds for Functional Materials

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 S Fop, Prof A McLaughlin, Prof A Donnadio

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

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EPSRC DLA (Industrial Competition): Hydrogen Released from Nuclear Waste and its Consequence of Small Scale Explosion

University of Leeds

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

This PhD project tackles a major safety issue in nuclear decommissioning. hydrogen explosions. When nuclear waste breaks down, it produces hydrogen gas. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Yang, Prof T Hunter

15 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Hydrogen Pipeline Transport: Materials, Reactive Phenomena, and System Design

University of Aberdeen

School of Engineering

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 A Martinez-Felipe, Dr A Sharifi

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

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Exploring nitrogen electrochemistry at elevated temperatures (Ref: CM/IMP-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

A huge amount of nitrogen fixation to ammonia-based fertiliser is required annually to maintain global food supply; it is estimated that artificial fixation accounts for 50% of the terrestrial nitrogen cycle. Read more

Supervisor: Dr IM McPherson

31 July 2026 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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PhD in Chemistry: Electrolysis Technologies for H2 production Catalysed by Plastrons and Foams.

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Chemistry

Green hydrogen is hydrogen produced by water electrolysis using renewable electricity. Its production reduces dramatically CO. 2. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Pera-Titus

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK 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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University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

Liverpool John Moores University

The N0MES CDT is a partnership between the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University and is supported by EPSRC and over 30 maritime focused partners. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

University of Liverpool

N0MES CDT

The N0MES CDT is a partnership between the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University and is supported by EPSRC and over 30 maritime focused partners. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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We have 40 hydrogen storage PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

hydrogen storage PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 40 hydrogen storage PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Hydrogen Permeation and Degradation in Structural Materials for Energy Applications

Advancing Hydrogen Flow Measurement: Thermophysical Properties and Advanced Thermodynamic Models

System-Level Optimisation of Offshore Wind and Green Hydrogen for Energy Transition

PhD Studentship: Quantifying Interpretation Uncertainty in Geophysical and Geological Models for Geoenergy Applications

Real-time forecasting PV output using novel Machine Learning

PhD Position in Applied Mathematics and Chemical Engineering at The University of Adelaide

Frustrated Hydrogen Bonds for Functional Materials

EPSRC DLA (Industrial Competition): Hydrogen Released from Nuclear Waste and its Consequence of Small Scale Explosion

Hydrogen Pipeline Transport: Materials, Reactive Phenomena, and System Design

Exploring nitrogen electrochemistry at elevated temperatures (Ref: CM/IMP-SF1/2026)

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)

PhD in Chemistry: Electrolysis Technologies for H2 production Catalysed by Plastrons and Foams.

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

University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

We have 40 hydrogen storage PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

hydrogen storage PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 40 hydrogen storage PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Hydrogen Permeation and Degradation in Structural Materials for Energy Applications

Advancing Hydrogen Flow Measurement: Thermophysical Properties and Advanced Thermodynamic Models

System-Level Optimisation of Offshore Wind and Green Hydrogen for Energy Transition

PhD Studentship: Quantifying Interpretation Uncertainty in Geophysical and Geological Models for Geoenergy Applications

Real-time forecasting PV output using novel Machine Learning

PhD Position in Applied Mathematics and Chemical Engineering at The University of Adelaide

Frustrated Hydrogen Bonds for Functional Materials

EPSRC DLA (Industrial Competition): Hydrogen Released from Nuclear Waste and its Consequence of Small Scale Explosion

Hydrogen Pipeline Transport: Materials, Reactive Phenomena, and System Design

Exploring nitrogen electrochemistry at elevated temperatures (Ref: CM/IMP-SF1/2026)

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)

PhD in Chemistry: Electrolysis Technologies for H2 production Catalysed by Plastrons and Foams.

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

University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

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