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Fully funded 4-year studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies: A Systems Approach

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies: A Systems Approach at the University of Bath is offering fully funded, 4-year studentships to start 30 September 2025

Are you passionate about solving the world’s most urgent sustainability challenges? We are seeking motivated, engaged, and creative students who are enthusiastic about producing high quality research, expanding understanding of sustainable systems and sharing knowledge with a variety of audiences.

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies: A Systems Approach, based within the interdisciplinary Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change (ISCC), equips scientists and engineers to deliver innovative chemical solutions. Your research will be at the forefront of critical issues such as replacing fossil fuels, reducing plastic pollution, using resources more efficiently and developing sustainable circular processes for the future. We have at least 10 fully funded PhD studentships available for a September 2025 start.

As part of a cohort of researchers passionate about sustainable science and engineering, you’ll undertake a 4-year Integrated PhD programme including an MRes that blends taught modules with two research projects involving industrial/external partners, each in a different discipline. These projects will push you to explore new areas and will drive co-creation and/or refinement of your PhD project.

Fully funded 4-year studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies: A Systems Approach

Indicative project areas include but are not limited to: molecules designed to be benign and produced cleanly from abundant elements using scalable processes and the principles of green chemistry; materials derived from renewable feedstocks or sustainable molecules designed for high performance, longevity and stability in use and reuse, with clear and effective end-of-life options; sustainable membranes for purification/separation; in-operando reaction monitoring; automated synthesis platforms with feedback loops; environmental applications ranging from in-field monitoring of water quality to chemical pollution mitigation and critical mineral recovery; sustainable production of high-value molecules from renewable feedstocks necessitating new chemical synthetic methodologies to exploit emerging technologies. Whole systems approaches such as integration of techno-economic and sustainability assessment will be incorporated into all projects.

The CDT's close links with a wide range of industry partners ensures a broad societal context for your research. You will have the chance to undertake a 3-month internship with an industry, policy, or NGO partner, offering valuable, real-world insight into implementing sustainable technologies. A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment is fostered by close integration with our Innovation Centre for Applied Sustainable Technologies (iCAST) through a network of over 120 cleantech companies.

Eligible students will receive tuition fees and a stipend at the UKRI rate, currently £19,237 for 24/25.

Fully funded 4-year studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies: A Systems Approach

How to Apply

Applications must be made using the online application for the Integrated PhD in Sustainable Chemical Technologies (full-time) or Integrated PhD in Sustainable Chemical Technologies (part-time).

We welcome international applicants but note we are subject to the EPSRC’s 30% cap on overseas students.

For more information on the application process, visit our website.

We are dedicated to recruiting students from all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, identity, disability, or career path. We especially encourage applicants from underrepresented groups.

For informal inquiries, email csct@bath.ac.uk.

Interviews

Initial interviews dates are below, with more to come. Please note that studentships may be awarded before the end of scheduled interview dates.

  • 31 January 2025
  • 14 February 2025
  • 28 February 2025
  • 11 March 2025


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