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

Towards sustainable desalination by minimizing greenhouse gas emissions

University of Bradford

Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Research Group: Advanced Materials Engineering

Climate change and population growth pose a threat to water security worldwide. Sea water desalination is traditionally a promising technology to provide fresh water. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Rahmanian, Prof I Mujtaba

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

Modelling of liquid-fueled rotating detonation engines for gas-turbine applications

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Professor Ralf Deiterding. Using a rotating detonation engine (RDE) as gas turbine combustion chamber could increase engine efficiency dramatically. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Deiterding

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

PhD Opportunity - Pasture System Greenhouse Gas Dynamics

Massey University

College of Sciences

New Zealand’s agricultural industry is export driven, heavily reliant on pasture production systems, and considered to be a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Cartmill

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

PhD Studentship - Process Industries: Net Zero (PINZ) Centre for Doctoral Training - Development of a Novel Microwave Non-thermal plasma Reactor for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilisation

Newcastle University

Overview. This PhD project is part of the Process Industries. Net Zero (PINZ) Centre for Doctoral Training and will focus on developing the design of a novel microwave-based non-thermal reactor developed by ARCS Evolution Ltd. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Harvey

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

Optimal design of fibre reinforced composite pipes and umbilicals

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 O Menshykov, Dr M Menshykova

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

Electrification of biogas upgrading via plasma-catalysis

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 P Kechagiopoulos, Dr A McCue

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

Thermo-catalytic conversion of plastic waste into Hydrogen and carbon materials.

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

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

Fully funded PhD position in fluid mechanics

Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

Department of Mechanical Engineering

A PhD position is available in the Laboratory for Multiphase and Reactive Flows (LaMuReF) at Polytechnique Montréal. Read more

Supervisors: Prof E Robert, Prof B Savard, Prof PV Versailles

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

PhD Studentship - Process Industries: Net Zero (PINZ) Centre for Doctoral Training - Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of a Microwave Plasma Device for CO2 Sequestration and Utilisation

Newcastle University

Overview. This PhD project is part of the Process Industries. Net Zero (PINZ) Centre for Doctoral Training and will investigate the “ARCS Chamber”, a novel device for CCS and CCU. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Harvey

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

Heat demand characterisation for heat pump retrofit

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

Utilising heat pump technology is one of the main recognised solutions for transition to cleaner heat in the UK (DESNZ, 2023). By switching from natural gas boilers to electrical heat pump technologies, questions of performance (e.g., efficiency, comfort expectations, lifespan) are raised. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Shahrestani, Prof S Smith

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

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Solar Wind – Magnetosphere Coupling At The Giant Planets

University of Reading

Department of Meteorology

The dynamic solar wind is an important factor in understanding auroral processes on planets throughout the solar system. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Barnard, Dr JO O'Donoghue, Prof M Owens

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

An intensified, modular absorption carbon capture approach for dispersed small- to medium-scale industrial emitters

Aston University

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Project Summary. Join a new PhD research programme developing an innovative approach for efficient, modular absorption-based CO₂ capture for dispersed emitters. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Rezk, Dr E Tandis, Dr A Alaswas

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

Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy

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 T Thevar, Dr K Nakkeeran

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

Modelling of microbial induced hydrogen loss for underground hydrogen storage

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Hydrogen is identified to play a key role in the UK’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Cai

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

Developing Porous Materials for Key Challenges in Decarbonization and Thermal Energy Storage (TES)

University of Birmingham

School of Chemical Engineering

We are inviting applications for a PhD position focused on the development of porous materials for key challenges in decarbonization and thermal energy storage (TES). Read more

Supervisor: Dr L S Sun

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

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