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nuclear waste PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 28 nuclear waste PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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(SATURN CDT)Simulation of particle agglomeration, attrition and breakup for nuclear waste transport and retrieval processes

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
The safe retrieval, transport and processing of radioactive waste slurries is one of the most significant engineering challenges in nuclear decommissioning. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Fairweather, Dr L F Mortimer
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advanced Wasteform Development for Challenging Nuclear Waste Streams

Sheffield Hallam University
Engineering and Built Environment
This exciting project will directly support the UK nuclear industry by addressing the management and immobilisation of some of its challenging wastes and by-products ahead of long-term disposal. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AS Scrimshire, Dr SS Samad, Prof PB Bingham
 4 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Advanced Modelling of Waste Immobilisation Materials for Long‑Term Nuclear Waste Storage (Ref: CM/KJ-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University
Department of Chemistry
Reprocessing spent nuclear fuel generates waste that contains long‑lived radioactive isotopes capable of remaining hazardous for thousands of years. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Jolley
 1 April 2027  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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Machine Learning Enhanced Muon Imaging for Nuclear Waste Monitoring and Safeguards

University of Surrey
School of Mathematics and Physics
  Research Group: Nuclear Physics
This PhD explores the use of recurrent neural networks (RNNs) to enhance muography (muon-based) monitoring of radioactive waste disposal sites. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Shenton-Taylor, Prof DT Doherty
 12 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Simulation of particle agglomeration, attrition and breakup for nuclear waste transport and retrieval processes

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering
The safe retrieval, transport and processing of radioactive waste slurries is one of the most significant engineering challenges in nuclear decommissioning. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Fairweather, Dr L F Mortimer
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK 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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(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)
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(SATURN CDT) Gas transport in compacted bentonite in high salinity environments

University of Strathclyde
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Saturn_Nuclear_CDT . This 4-year PhD studentship at the University of Strathclyde provides an annual stipend of £26,000. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Pedrotti, Prof A Tarantino
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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(SATURN CDT) Genomic and metatranscriptomic approaches to understand and control microbial communities in nuclear facilities

The University of Manchester
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. UoM_Nuclear. The Sellafield site contains several Spent Nuclear Fuel Ponds (SNFPs) that store some of the UK’s legacy nuclear waste. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Foster, Prof J Lloyd, Dr J Pittman, Prof K Morris
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Advanced Materials Processing for Disposal Mixed Oxide Nuclear Wasteforms

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  Research Group: Nuclear Materials
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has established the Plutonium Ceramics Academic Hub (PuMaS) at the Universities of Manchester and Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Harrison, Prof J Turner
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Effect of Sintering Atmosphere on Diposal Mixed Oxide Manufacturability For Nuclear Wasteform Applications

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  Research Group: Nuclear Materials
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has established the Plutonium Ceramics Academic Hub at the Universities of Manchester and Sheffield (PUMaS), focused on underpinning the development of ceramic materials and technologies for the safe and secure disposition of the UK’s inventory of plutonium. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Harrison, Dr T Neill
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Nanoscale standardisation of DNA damage for Emerging Isotopes in Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection

University of Surrey
School of Mathematics and Physics
  Research Group: Soft Matter Biological and Medical Physics
The nuclear sector is entering a new era with the rise of targeted radionuclide therapies. Emerging Auger emitters, such as terbium-161 and platinum-195m, offer nanoscale precision in treating disease, but they also present a significant "blind spot" in current radiation protection frameworks. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr WB Bae, Prof DT Doherty
 12 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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(SATURN CDT) Condition-Based Risk Assessment of Ageing Nuclear Infrastructure under Material Degradation

University of Sheffield
School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering
Ageing nuclear infrastructure must maintain high levels of safety, reliability and structural integrity while many assets continue to operate beyond their original design life. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SMH Hoseyni, Prof J Cordiner
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Long-Term Risk Modelling for Nuclear Safety

University of Strathclyde
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Are you interested in using mathematics, data, and AI tools to solve real-world safety problems? This PhD scholarship offers the chance to work on challenging research with clear societal value. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof E Patelli, Dr M D A De Angelis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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