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We have 110 low carbon PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Light-Driven Co-Generation: Integrating Solar Hydrogen Production with Waste-Fed Selective Photooxidation

Monash University Malaysia

Engineering and Information Technology

The global transition towards clean energy has placed green hydrogen (H₂) at the forefront of decarbonisation strategies. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Chong

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

(SATURN CDT) Decarbonising nuclear infrastructure through CO2-absorbing and crack-free concrete

University of Liverpool

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. UoM_Nuclear. Nuclear power generates about 15-20% of the UK’s electricity, producing radioactive waste that must be securely contained over long timescales. Read more

Supervisors: Dr GS Sang, Dr FG Giorgi, Dr M Patel, Dr X Zhang

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

Organisational Capability and Social Value in Net-Zero Construction

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Business School

The transition to net-zero built environments represents a major challenge for the construction sector. Although significant progress has been made in developing low-carbon technologies and regulatory frameworks, the delivery of net-zero buildings often falls behind policy ambition. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Raiden

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Multifunctional Metamaterial-Architectures for Gamma and Neutron Shielding in Structural Skins and Panels for Advanced Rocket and Space Systems

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Introduction. This PhD will explore how novel metamaterial architectures can be engineered to provide both radiation shielding and structural performance for next-generation rocket and space systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Jayakody

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

Chemical recycling and life cycle assessment of next-generation thermoplastic composites for wind turbine blade manufacture (Ref: AURA26-SSY2)

Loughborough University

Department of Materials

This PhD scholarship is offered by the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience, a partnership between the Universities of Durham, Hull, Loughborough and Sheffield. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Saremi-Yarahmadi

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

Sustainability and Regenerative thinking for Design and Creative Arts Practices (Ref: SDCA26-SF-003)

Loughborough University

School of Design and Creative Arts

Sustainability and regenerative design and creative arts challenge designers and artists to move beyond minimising harm toward actively restoring ecological and social systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Warden

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Green and Just Transitions (Ref: LB26-SF-003)

Loughborough University

Loughborough Business School

As we confront the twin challenges of climate change and social inequality, we are exploring pathways for people, organisations and societies to become more sustainable and equitable. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Holstein

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Acoustic Array and Physics-Informed AI for Hydrogen Leak Detection and Localisation

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Michal Kalkowski and Dr Chao Zheng. This project aims to merge state-of-the-art acoustics, physics-based modelling, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to advance hydrogen leak detection in complex environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Kalkowski

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

Urban Building Cluster Morphology Optimization based on Accumulative Heat Exhaustion from Clustered Photovoltaic Systems on Urban Microclimate

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

This doctoral research project aims to conduct a focused, in-depth, and efficient investigation into the emerging scientific issue of the “clustered heat exhaust effect” associated with the largescale deployment of photovoltaic (PV) systems’ clusters. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Andric

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

Chemical recycling and life cycle assessment of next-generation thermoplastic composites for wind turbine blade manufacture

Loughborough University

Offshore Wind CDT

This PhD scholarship is offered by the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience; a partnership between the Universities of Durham, Hull, Loughborough and Sheffield. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Martin-Fabiani, Dr T Radu, Dr F Hatton

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

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)

CO2 catalytic conversion using renewable hydrogen sources

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 I Graca, Dr C Fernandez-Martin, Dr A McCue

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

Developing cost-effective and eco-friendly antiviral nano-agents

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

Humans have been fighting viruses throughout history, from smallpox, Ebola, HIV to SARS, MERS and Zika, which have costed billions of lives and made severe socio-economic impacts irreversibly. Read more

Supervisor: Dr YG Ge

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

Pathways to a Circular Bioeconomy: Strategic Systems Modelling for Sustainable Biomass Valorisation into Biofuels

Imperial College London

Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Overview. Applications are invited for a fully funded four-year PhD studentship under the prestigious EPSRC Industrial Doctoral Landscape Award (IDLA), co-sponsored by Arup. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Katsou

11 January 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Smart Grids for Decarbonisation and Flexibility: Renewable and Transport Energy Integration

University of Birmingham

Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

Achieving net-zero emissions requires an energy system that is highly flexible, resilient, and capable of integrating large volumes of renewable generation and electrified transport. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z T Tian

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

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