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renewable energy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 204 renewable energy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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CFD of Particle-Based Long-Duration Energy Storage Systems

  Research Group: Thermofluds.
This PhD focuses on the dynamic operation and intelligent control of particle-based long-duration energy storage systems under highly variable renewable energy input. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Y Mahmoudi Larimi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Waste Heat Recovery and Upgrading from Data Centres for Low-Carbon District and Building Heating- ReNU+27/SE/EPM/AHMAD

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Renewable Energy Northeast Universities Plus (ReNU+) is a collaborative doctoral training programme run by the Universities of Northumbria, Newcastle and Durham. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MA Ahmad, Dr MW Shahzad
 1 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship - Process Industries: Net Zero CDT: Endurant Power and Propulsion System for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles in Offshore Energy Infrastructure

Overview. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) are increasingly central to offshore energy operations, yet their deployment remains constrained by limited endurance, energy density, and the ability to maintain station or perform interventions in harsh ocean environments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr W Shi
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Steering Green Finance? The Political Economy of Private Investment in the Energy Transition

Apply for this opportunity >>. Overview. Decarbonising the world economy requires an unprecedented mobilisation and reallocation of capital. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr LC Crippa, Dr BC Cormier
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Investigating heat transfer in advanced geothermal systems; integration to different sources of demand

The transition to a low-carbon energy system requires new solutions that can simultaneously address climate change and energy security. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Brown, Prof M Huuse
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Coordinated Wind Farm and Energy Storage Control for Frequency Support Considering Nonlinear Power Constraints

To cultivate research talents with global leadership, interdisciplinary innovation capabilities, and international research collaboration capabilities… Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Q Bu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Physics-informed machine learning for predicting remaining useful life of wind turbine blades

This project is part of the Aura CDT cluster. Advancing Wind Farm Reliability Via Population-Based Monitoring. A Unified System Perspective on Smart Operation and Maintenance for Offshore Wind. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Jones, Prof N Dervilis
 15 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Stabilised Phase Change Materials for Thermal Management of Perovskite PV Solar Panels- ReNU+27/SE/EPM/SANCHEZ-VICENTE

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Renewable Energy Northeast Universities Plus (ReNU+) is a collaborative doctoral training programme run by the Universities of Northumbria, Newcastle and Durham. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Sanchez-Vicente, Prof M Unthank
 1 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Programmable luminescent tags for eco-efficient photonic devices- ReNU+27/SE/EPM/ETHERINGTON

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Renewable Energy Northeast Universities Plus (ReNU+) is a collaborative doctoral training programme run by the Universities of Northumbria, Newcastle and Durham. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Etherington, Dr J Knowles
 1 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The Overheating Paradox of Low-Carbon Retrofit: Developing a Sustainable Framework for Delivering Year-Round Thermal Resilience in the UK Housing Sector.

Background and Context. The UK housing sector is undergoing a major transformation driven by net-zero commitments, energy security concerns, and the need to improve the energy performance of an ageing housing stock. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Ogunsanya
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Bath Engineering & Design Studentships: Robust Control of Magnetically Levitated Wind Turbines

This project is one of a number in competition for a studentship from the Faculty of Engineering and Design at the University of Bath. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AJB Justi Bertolin, Prof P Keogh
 29 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Innovative DPhil (PhD) Programme in Zero-Carbon Energy at Oxford University

Innovative DPhil (PhD) Programme in Zero-Carbon Energy at Oxford University. Thinking about a PhD researching the energy transition? We’ve got you covered. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof PS Shearing
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Intelligent Battery Management for Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems

The increasing integration of renewable energy and the growing demand for flexible, reliable electricity networks are driving the development of advanced battery energy storage systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Hosseinzadeh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Studentship in Condensed Matter Physics; Nano materials for green and sustainable electrochemical energy storage

Increasing use of renewable energy sources coupled with fluctuations in demand creates a pressing need for efficient, low-cost, energy storage technologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Hunt
 15 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Wave energy battery charging for ocean monitoring

Ocean monitoring has become increasingly important for understanding environmental change, supporting aquaculture and fisheries, protecting offshore infrastructure, and enhancing maritime security. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Chen, Prof P Stansby
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)