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We have 219 petroleum or oil or gas PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Funded PhD Studentships in Negative Emissions Technologies for NETZero (NET2ZERO)

Queen’s University Belfast

Applications for October 2026 entry are now open. The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (Net2Zero) is a partnership between Aston University (lead), University of Nottingham, Queen's University Belfast, and University of Warwick. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Funded PhD Studentships in Negative Emissions Technologies for NETZero (NET2ZERO)

University of Nottingham

Applications for October 2026 entry are now open. The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (Net2Zero) is a partnership between Aston University (lead), University of Nottingham, Queen's University Belfast, and University of Warwick. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Funded PhD Studentships in Negative Emissions Technologies for NETZero (NET2ZERO)

University of Warwick

Applications for October 2026 entry are now open. The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (Net2Zero) is a partnership between Aston University (lead), University of Nottingham, Queen's University Belfast, and University of Warwick. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

A Digital Engineering Approach to Accelerate Bioprocess Development for Cellular Agriculture

University of Bath

Department of Chemical Engineering

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully-funded PhD project, expected to commence in September 2026. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Odeleye

21 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Last chance to apply

Plasma modelling of interactions with metals, from bulk to the nanoscale

University of Strathclyde

Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management

This project will allow an in-depth theoretical understanding of interactions between atmospheric pressure non-equilibrium plasma and metal surfaces, including interactions with air-borne nanoparticles and clusters. Read more

Supervisor: Prof DM Mariotti

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

Accelerating Development of Cost Effective Metal Catalysts for H2 Generation (Ref: CM/MS-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

The growing interest in developing pathways to clean, sustainable energy continues as the result of diminishing oil reserves. One promising solution utilises hydrogen as a clean fuel and offers an attractive route towards net zero attainment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Smith

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

Smouldering propagation in timber

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

This industrial focussed project will generate fundamental insights into the propagation of smouldering combustion. Timber and bio-based materials are increasingly found in applications within the built environment and industrial systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Law, Dr R Hadden

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

Developing climate change solutions with simulation in the fashion industry

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Business School

Climate change is a global threat to humanity today. Many models have been developed to predict global warming and Greenhouse gas emissions, with one example being the EN-ROADS climate simulator. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Takou

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

(MRes) – Characterising the Physiological Demands of Cyclo-cross | Gravel Racing | Winter Mountain Biking (Project ID SAS0222)

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Applied Sciences

Cyclo-cross combines off-road cycling with intermittent bouts of running, often requiring athletes to dismount, carry, and remount their bikes on varied and technically demanding terrain. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Bossi, Dr L Ingram-Sills

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

Machine Learning Driven Corrosion Modelling in Bio Feedstock Refining

University of Leeds

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

The global shift toward renewable bio based fuels is creating exciting new scientific and engineering challenges. Compared with traditional crude oil, bio feedstocks behave very differently during processing, sometimes causing much faster corrosion of refinery equipment. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Barker, Prof H Thompson, Dr J Owen

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

Development of Solid-State Composites for Safe and Efficient Hydrogen Storage

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Hydrogen, as a clean and versatile energy carrier, is expected to play a pivotal role in decarbonising sectors including repurposed gas transportation and transmission networks. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Gong, Prof P Withers, Prof J Robson, Prof D Knowles

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

Numerical simulation of Deflagration, Detonation and DDT in large scale inhomogeneous reactive mixtures

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Demand for energy and petrochemical products has been on the raise in recent decades leading to huge production, transportation and storage infrastructures all around the world. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Heidari

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

Measurement of Laminar Flame Speed of Low-Carbon Fuels Using Schlieren Technique

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The transition to low-carbon fuels is a critical pathway in achieving global climate targets and reducing the carbon footprint of combustion-based energy systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Badawy

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

Development of Novel Thermochemical Heat Storage for Waste Heat Recovery

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The rising demand for sustainable and efficient energy management has brought attention to the vast amounts of waste heat produced by industries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Hosouli

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

Smart Droplets: Using Organic Chemistry to Control Emulsion Stability

University of Birmingham

School of Chemistry

Background. Emulsions are mixtures of two liquids that do not normally mix, such as oil and water. They are found everywhere in daily life, such as foods like milk and mayonnaise, cosmetics, medicines, and even fuels. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S F Fielden

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

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