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water treatment PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 29 water treatment PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Removing forever chemicals from drinking water - PhD

Cranfield University
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
This exciting fully funded PhD, with an enhanced stipend of £26,546 per annum, will address the urgent challenge of PFAS (“forever chemicals”) in drinking water. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Carra, Prof P Jarvis
 15 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Water treatment with membranes in Scotland: how to improve their lifespan?

University of Edinburgh
School of Engineering
Mankind cannot survive without potable water. Despite this, our potable water resources are becoming more polluted due to human activity (e.g., mining, industry and agriculture), rendering them unfit for consumption. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Semião
 24 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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What process options are available for treatment of hazardous chemicals at the point of entry to sewer?

Cranfield University
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
We invite applications for a fully funded MSc by Research investigating innovative solutions for the removal of hazardous chemicals, including PFAS, at the point of entry to sewer. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Campo Moreno, Dr TL Lyu
 8 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Disinfection of Wastewater using Novel Technologies

De Montfort University
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Summary. This project investigates how DMU-derived catalysts can improve the disinfection of wastewater systems. It focuses on developing and testing advanced treatment approaches that reduce microbial contamination, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Laird, Dr M Shivkumar
 3 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience (WIRe)

Cranfield University
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Globally, one in four cities is facing water stress, and the projected demand for water in 2050 is set to increase by 55%. There is therefore an urgent need to increase the resilience of our water systems. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience (WIRe)

Newcastle University
Globally, one in four cities is facing water stress, and the projected demand for water in 2050 is set to increase by 55%. There is therefore an urgent need to increase the resilience of our water systems. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience (WIRe)

University of Sheffield
Globally, one in four cities is facing water stress, and the projected demand for water in 2050 is set to increase by 55%. There is therefore an urgent need to increase the resilience of our water systems. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC DLA: Nanodiamond for virus detection

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy
At least 1 billion people lack access to safe water due to rapid population growth, urbanization, industrialisation and the climate emergency. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof O Williams, Dr B Hou
 3 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition 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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Tackling Membrane BioFouling

University of Edinburgh
School of Engineering
Surfaces in wet environments biofoul, which is a pressing issue affecting many industries, including water treatment industries. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Semião, Prof M Graham
 10 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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PFAS Quantitation and Biocatalytic Remediation

Heriot-Watt University
Institute of Chemical Sciences
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 Supervisors: Dr L D Donnelly, Dr DE Ellis
 3 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Water Stewardship as Strategy: Designing Corporate Resource-Risk Frameworks

Franklin Hudson - The International School of Management
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Water scarcity is becoming a strategic constraint for many organizations, especially in sectors where production, infrastructure, agriculture, energy, or digital operations depend on reliable water access. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof B Kölmel
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Water Management-Desalination and Wastewater Treatment

University of Bradford
Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies
  Research Group: Water Engineering and Natural Environment
Water management is very important in many countries in the world. Out of many aspects of water management, freshwater production by desalination technologies (thermal and membrane) and wastewater treatment by various technologies are the most important ones. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof I Mujtaba
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Harnessing Biofilm Engineering to Remove Heavy Metals and Microplastics from Water

University of Southampton
School of Biological Sciences
This project is being advertised as part of the Engineering Biology for Environmental Applications Doctoral Focal Award, led by Cranfield University. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R McCarthy
 20 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Novel materials and catalytic processes for the clean-up of organic pollutants in water

University of Sheffield
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: Materials Chemistry
Clean water is one of the most pressing global challenges of our time, with major implications for health, sustainability, and industry. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Conte
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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