EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Process Industries: Net Zero

Overview

These PhD projects will train the next generation of process and chemical engineers, and chemists, to develop the new processes, process technologies and green chemistries required for the process industries’ transition to Net Zero. We expect our graduates to become the architects of the UK process industries’ transition to Net Zero.

Our partners

PINZ will be led by the world's largest Process Intensification Group (PIG, Newcastle University), and the world-leading Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence (GCCE, University of York), leveraging >40 years of combined experience in technology transfer and >40 ongoing industrial partnerships. Only through this combination of the 'biggest and best' can the internationally leading education, training, and research needed to produce the next generation of leaders and innovators for Net Zero be realised.

How To Apply - Newcastle University

You must apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal. Once registered select ‘Create a Postgraduate Application'. Use ‘Course Search’ to identify your programme of study:

• Search for the ‘Course Title’ using the programme code: 8856F
• Leave the 'Research Area' field blank
• Select ‘PhD in Process Industries; Net Zero (PINZ’) as the programme of study

You will then need to provide the following information in the ‘Further Details’ section:

• A ‘Personal Statement’ (this is a mandatory field) – upload a document or write a statement directly in to the application form.
• The studentship code you are applying for as quoted within the project scope eg. PINZ01, PINZ02 in the ‘Studentship/Partnership Reference’ field.
• ‘Research Proposal’ when prompted for how you are providing your research proposal - select ‘Write Proposal’. You should then type in the title of the research project from this advert. You do not need to upload a research proposal.

You must submit one application per studentship, you cannot apply for multiple studentships on one application.

How To Apply - University of York

• submit an online PhD in Chemistry application

You will then need to provide the following information:

• A ‘Personal Statement’ (this is a mandatory field) - upload a document or write a statement directly in to the application form
• ‘Research Proposal’ - include the title of the project you are applying for
• A CV
• A transcript of your marks
• The details of two academic referees

Award Summary

These studentships provide 100% fees (Home & international), a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £18,622 (2023/24 UKRI rate), and a research training support grant of £20,000.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to developing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment within our CDT community and we are guided by the EDI strategies of Newcastle University and University of York. We welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, age, gender identity, disability or sexual orientation and all applications will be measured equally purely based on merit.

Eligibility criteria

You must have, or expect to gain, a minimum 2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a subject relevant to the proposed PhD project (usually chemical engineering or chemistry, but please get in touch if you think your qualification may be relevant). Enthusiasm for research, the ability to think and work independently, excellent analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills are also essential requirements.

Home and international applicants (inc. EU) are welcome to apply and if successful will receive a full studentship. Applicants whose first language is not English require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills.

International applicants may require an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate prior to obtaining their visa and to study on this programme.

Contact details

General enquiries: pinz.cdt@ncl.ac.uk

Available projects