Materials Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 477 Materials Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

ZENITH PhD Project: Elastic Tailoring of Composite Winglet-Wing Systems for Enhanced Performance

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to commence in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Harrell, Prof R Butler

30 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Accelerated Inorganic Materials Discovery Driven by Magnetic Resonance

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This studentship will explore experimental and computational Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy approaches to probe the fast oxide ion transport (e.g., self-diffusion coefficients, diffusion pathways, dimensionality of motion) of oxide in inorganic materials aimed at establishing design rules for the discovery of next generation fast conductors. Read more

Supervisors: Prof F Blanc, Dr M Dyer

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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ZENITH PhD Project: Integrated hydrogen sensing for composite structures

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to commence in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr ATR Rhead, Prof T J Mays, Prof F Marken

30 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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ZENITH PhD Project: Micromechanical testing of cryogenic composites

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to commence in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A J G Lunt, Dr C Fallon

30 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Integrating Circular Economy Principles and Life Cycle Assessment in Nuclear Decommissioning

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The European Union's recognition of nuclear energy as a green energy source in July 2022 spurred increased investment in the industry, yet challenges persist in managing and disposing of nuclear waste. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Meng, Dr B Walkley

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Development of High-Data-Rate Quantum Gravity Sensors (with Toyota Motor Europe)

University of Birmingham EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Project Description. The University of Birmingham, in partnership with Toyota Motor Europe, is offering a PhD position for developing a high-data-rate quantum gravimeter for gravity map-matching navigation and other applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr YH Lien

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Photonics for Net Zero Enabled by Patternable Boron-Phosphide Polymers

University of York Department of Chemistry

The manipulation of light in optoelectronic devices is a cornerstone for the delivery of Net Zero, for example in low-energy optical computing (silicon-photonics) and green hydrogen generation from water (photocatalysis). Read more

Supervisors: Prof A S Weller, Dr Y Wang

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Re-imagining Engineering Design (RIED)

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Shape, topology and chemistry of materials and structures are the ingredients to achieve multifunctionality. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Torres-Sanchez, Prof P Conway

14 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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ZENITH PhD Project: Development of polymeric composites for enhanced porosity and scalability of hydrogen storage

University of Bath Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to commence in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Kopeć, Prof A D Burrows, Prof T J Mays, Prof C R Bowen

30 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Particle properties by design

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

This interdisciplinary project presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious scientist or engineer to work across the boundaries of chemistry, physics and engineering, with opportunities to develop a broad portfolio of skills. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A R Pallipurath

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Conversion-type cathodes for battery-powered aviation

University of Birmingham Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research

A PhD position is available to study battery materials and interfaces within the School of Metallurgy and Materials at the University of Birmingham. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D S Spencer-Jolly

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Permeation of Hydrogen Isotopes into Fusion Reactor Materials

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

This project is co-sponsored by UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) / Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE) Hydrogen-3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) Research Centre. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Makepeace

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

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Physics-based Multi-scale Modelling of Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing

Queen Mary University of London School of Engineering and Materials Science

Project Details. Additive manufacturing (AM) is emerging as a promising alternative for designing multi-material parts for complex geometries in engineering applications; especially in the biomedical sector. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Panwisawas

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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NPL-Imperial iCASE studentship: Characterising the performance of low loading electrodes for electrochemical hydrogen technologies

Imperial College London Department of Chemistry

Start date. September-October 2024 (flexible). Supervisors. Professor Anthony Kucernak (Imperial College London, ICL), Dr Graham Smith (NPL). Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Kucernak

5 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Injection Mould Tooling, Efficiency Enhancement Through Design Optimisation and Advanced Post-Processing Methods for Metal 3D-Printed Tooling

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme Innovation in Digital Manufacturing and Design (IDMD) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr DT Tormey, Dr M McAfee, Dr IM Manolakis, Dr NT Timmons

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 477 Materials Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Materials Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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