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We have 110 low carbon PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Enabling circular economy principles within the construction industry through digitalisation (SF25/EE/ABE/JONES)

Northumbria University

Faculty of Engineering and Environment

Enabling circular economy principles within the construction industry through digitalisation. We are inviting applications for a PhD project that explores how advanced digital technologies can drive the adoption of circular economy (CE) principles in the built environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Ilhan Jones

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

(PhD) Mobile Genetic Elements as key drivers for sustainable Wheat-Fungus Adaptations in a Changing Climate

The University of Manchester

Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences

As the world confronts pressing global challenges like a projected population surge to 9.7 billion by 2050, climate change, and the rise of pest pressures, innovative strategies to enhance crop resilience are essential for food security and environmental stability. Read more

Supervisors: Assoc Prof SG Garg, Prof D Johnson, Dr S Griffiths, Prof N Hall

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

PhD in Design, Architecture, Technology and Engineering

University of Brighton

Based on the south coast, an hour from London, the University of Brighton has built a reputation on research excellence and a dynamic, diverse and creative student community and the University of Brighton’s research responds directly to the most pressing global challenges, with impact at the heart of our ambitions and success. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

Optimising resilience and sustainability of structures through developing new-era fire engineering performance design exemplars

University of Leeds

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Civil Engineering

This fully funded PhD provides an exciting opportunity to pursue postgraduate research in performance-based fire engineering for buildings, improving life safety, structural robustness and low-carbon design decisions. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Nikitas, Dr M Bocian

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

Development of natural ageing resistant, heat-treatable lean aluminium alloys for automotive applications

Brunel University of London

Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST)

BCAST is a specialist research centre in metallurgy with a focus on processing of metallic materials for lightweighting applications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof I Chang

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Development of Advanced Materials for Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors in Fusion Energy Systems

University of Sheffield

The Fusion Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)

Fusion energy offers a pathway to low-carbon electricity generation, but its deployment depends on the development of electronic systems capable of operating reliably in demanding environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Dean

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

Characterisation of dissolved hydrogen diffusion and bubble nucleation in waste suspensions

University of Leeds

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

As the UK prepares to invest in new nuclear power plants, industry and research organisations are also looking towards developing the next generation of effluent and waste treatment processes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Yang, Prof T Hunter

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

Identifying the importance of age, sex, ethnicity and obesity in establishing cardiovascular-respiratory reflex responses to heat exposure

University of Birmingham

Department of Biomedical Sciences

One of the major threats to human health is climate change and its association with increased exposure to extreme heat. An important effect is an increase in the frequency, duration and intensity of heatwave exposure. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A H Holmes, Dr J Welch, Dr A Coney

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

Advanced Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) Modelling for Critical Energy and Transport Systems (Ref: AAE-LJ-2520)

Loughborough University

Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

Ensuring the reliability and availability of modern engineering systems is fundamental to the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of future energy and transport infrastructures. Read more

Supervisors: Prof L Jackson, Dr S Dunnett

30 September 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Using microstructured solvent systems for crystallisation with controlled particle characteristics

University of Strathclyde

Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

One of the most risky and time-consuming steps of the manufacture of medicines is the scale-up, especially to generate powders and particles that further can be processed into formulations such as tablets. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Edkins

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

4 Year GTA - Bio-Derived Carbonate Materials for Circular Chemical Manufacturing: Titanium Complexes for CO2 Valorisation

University of Leicester

Department of Chemistry

Open to UK applicants only. The School of Chemistry has fully-funded Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) studentships available for UK applicants, starting in September 2026. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Kilpatrick, Prof S Bull

22 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Temperature integrated design for composite manufacturing (TIDE)

UWE Bristol (University of the West of England)

College of Arts, Technology and Environment

This is one of several fully funded PhD studentships available within the College of Arts, Technology and Environment (CATE) at UWE Bristol. Read more

Supervisor: Mr CW Ward

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

Porphyry systems: Ores, critical elements, and volcanic connections

The University of Manchester

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

The energy transition will require significant increases in the quantities of mined base metals and critical minerals to capture, transport, and store low-carbon energy. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Richardson, Dr M Hartley, Dr DN Neave

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Optimising Sustainable Bioplastic Supply Chains: Modelling Nanocellulose Production in the UK

The University of Manchester

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Plastics production and disposal generate around 1.8 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually, with an estimated 6.1 million tonnes entering oceans. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Islam, Prof P Mativenga

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

Designing a Net-Zero Energy Building: Optimising Integration of Renewable Energy Systems, Energy Storage, and Building Performance

University of Staffordshire

School of Digital, Technology, Innovation & Business

Summary of the proposed research. Achieving net-zero energy buildings (NZEBs) is essential for reducing global carbon emissions and advancing sustainable architecture. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H.G Darabkhani

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

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