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We have 204 renewable energy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Enhancing the resilience of Offshore Wind electrical systems through digital twin tools

University of Sheffield

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 A Griffo, Dr X Chen, Dr A Nambiar

15 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Population-based treatment of environmental and operational confounders for enhancing performance loss predictions

University of Sheffield

Offshore Wind CDT

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 A Hughes, Dr G Tsialiamanis

15 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Dynamic Environmental Transmission Electron Microscopy for Operando Photocatalysis

University of York

Department of Chemistry

Background. To combat the climate crisis, the chemical industry must transition to renewable energy. Photocatalysis, using sunlight to drive chemical reactions like hydrogen production and carbon dioxide utilization, presents a highly promising pathway. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R E Douthwaite, Prof V Lazarov

4 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

The Third Pole Net Zero: Cryosphere Change and Small Hydropower

University of Reading

Department of Meteorology

Research Group: Environmental Science Research Division

This PhD is part of the Net Zero Polar Science DTP, which aims to make polar science possible in a net zero world. For further details visit https://nzps-dtp.ac.uk/. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Shahgedanova, Prof A J Wade, Prof B Brock

6 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Electrified catalytic processes for green fuels production via N2 fixation and CO2 conversion

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

The transition to a low-carbon energy system requires sustainable methods for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) or N2 into useful fuels and chemicals. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr X Fan

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

Sustainable Carbon Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Conversion in Hydrogen Fuel Cells

University of Strathclyde

Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The Hydrogen Economy will help to shift society away from fossil fuels and contribute to decarbonisation. Electrochemical processes are at the heart of the hydrogen economy providing a means to convert renewable energy into green hydrogen via electrolysis or converting hydrogen into electrical power using fuel cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Lyth

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

Thermal evaluation of dynamic cable protection system at hang-off

Durham 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 L Gan, Prof G Ingram, Prof I Vernon

15 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Study the Transient Dynamics of Advanced Photonics Materials

Ulster University

Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment

Research Group: Engineering

Advanced materials such as perovskites, graphene and other two-dimensional (2D) materials are essential for next-generation technologies, including high-efficiency solar cells, sensors, semiconductors, quantum technologies and energy-harvesting devices. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AFP Farokh Payam

8 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

FIRE Safety Modular Timber in Modern Method Construction

Ulster University - Belfast Campus

Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment

Research Group: Architecture, Built Environment and Planning

The construction industry is one of the largest global contributors to greenhouse gases, accounting for an estimated 39% of emissions. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Nadjai, Dr N Alam, Dr J Zhang

8 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Autonomous Wireless Sensing for Long-Term Air Ducts Monitoring in Decommissioning Environment (Ref: FP-ST-2026R2)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Nuclear Decommissioning is a National Priority for the UK. Pursuing a PhD in Nuclear Decommissioning offers prospective researchers the opportunity to work on one of the country's most significant engineering, environmental, and societal challenges. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Theodossiades, Dr A Hajjaj

29 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Sustainable High-Voltage Insulation Materials for Next-Generation HVDC Cable Insulation

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisors. Dr Orestis Vryonis, Prof Paul Lewin. This project will develop recyclable insulation materials for next-generation power transmission cables, offering a sustainable alternative to non-recyclable counterparts. Read more

Supervisor: Dr O Vryonis

9 April 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

PhD: Digital and Data-Driven Life Cycle Assessment for Low-Carbon Battery Manufacturing

University of Sheffield

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Machining, Assembly, and Digital Engineering for Manufacturing

Project Overview. Are you interested in sustainable engineering and using digital technologies to support the net-zero transition? Batteries are essential for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, but their manufacture can require large amounts of energy and materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Meng

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Application of CCUS in Critical Mineral Extraction from Subsurface Reservoirs

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 R Rafati, Dr A Sharifi

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

Green methods to revalorise plastic wastes: transformation into sustainable materials and chemicals

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 A McCue

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

Hydrogen Pipeline Transport: Materials, Reactive Phenomena, and System Design

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 A Martinez-Felipe, Dr A Sharifi

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

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