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EPSRC InDustrial CDT in Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE)
Apply links now open for September 2025 entry.
Fully funded, industrially-driven, Engineering Doctorate in Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE); receive bespoke training; be immersed in the commercial activities of an industrial sponsor; be paid an enhanced, tax-free, stipend (£24,797) and be supported by four leading ORE Universities (Edinburgh, Strathclyde, Exeter and Swansea).
Over the four-year programme, IDCORE students will undertake a fully integrated programme of taught courses and a three-year industry-based research project. The taught programme is designed to equip students with the broad knowledge they need to carry out a research project based in any part of the ORE sector. There is a strong focus on problem-based learning, with the aim of developing practical, team working and transferable skills alongside technical expertise.
Each research project is driven by the needs of an ORE sponsoring company, ranging from large multinational companies to very small enterprises. Please see here for past and present sponsors.
Students will have access to facilities provided by their sponsoring companies, and to the world leading research facilities of the partner Universities.
After graduating from IDCORE, you will be a highly skilled ORE Engineer, with 3 years of hugely relevant industry experience. As such, IDCORE graduates are extremely sought after in the sector.
Testimonial from current IDCORE student Hannah Mitchell:
"I am really enjoying working for Frazer-Nash. Their breadth of experience across a range of industries is unrivalled, and I believe that the offshore wind sector can only benefit from this. As a consultancy they have to work collaboratively with other organisations and I am learning a lot from this and from drawing on the skills and expertise of colleagues in my team. I also feel privileged to be part of such a great cohort of fellow research engineers within IDCORE – there is always someone you can talk to when things get tough and everyone understands the challenges. I do not feel at all isolated, which was one of my fears of doing a [traditional] PhD"
To learn more about our current students, their research and their individual routes to IDCORE, please see our Student Case Studies on our website.
We welcome applications from students with a broad range of STEM backgrounds, either continuing students or those currently working. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who belong to one or more identity groups which are underrepresented in Engineering. IDCORE offers a Pre-application Mentoring Scheme, for anybody who feels they may be a non-traditional applicant.
Closing date: 28th February 2025.
(Application is now closed for overseas applicants.)
Why Join Us
- Bespoke training that addresses all aspects of the ORE sector.
- Conduct industry-driven research, actively working towards a Net Zero solution.
- Gain 3 years of relevant industry experience while earning a high-level qualification – ready to fly high straight after graduation.
- Enhanced stipend of £24,797 – comparable with graduate salaries.
- Have your tuition fees paid in full - places are available for both home and overseas applicants.
- Join a diverse and well-connected community of ORE engineers, working together to advance renewable energy for the future.