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Seven University of Bath fully funded studentships in sustainable aerospace materials and structures starting September 2024.

Seven University of Bath fully funded studentships in sustainable aerospace materials and structures.

You can now apply for one of our seven fully funded PhD studentships as part of our EPSRC Prosperity Partnership ZENITH. ZENITH (Zero emission: the next generation of integrated technologies for hydrogen) is a new partnership between the University of Bath and GKN Aerospace.

The 3.5-year funded studentships offer an enhanced stipend of £21,010 a year for Home students. £13,890 a year is available for international students through the Vice Chancellor Internationals Scholarships.

Based in our Department of Mechanical Engineering, you’ll work with four post-doctoral researchers and supervisors from a team of 15 academics and 11 industrial specialists.

About ZENITH

Net zero targets and ageing aircraft fleets are disrupting the aerospace sector. ZENITH aims to address this by positioning the UK as a leader in emerging zero emission aircraft. The project will develop new fundamental knowledge and solutions in hydrogen energy storage and structures technologies. The results will contribute to the UK’s aerospace industries and 2050 net zero targets.

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Seven University of Bath fully funded studentships in sustainable aerospace materials and structures starting September 2024.

These projects will help meet one of four technical objectives:

  • Create new methods for the characterisation and certification of cryogenic composite materials that store liquid hydrogen. You’ll focus on low-temperature testing of materials and structures and developing accompanying modelling capabilities.
  • Optimise capacity, efficiency, and application of solid-state hydrogen storage materials. You’ll focus on hydrogen storage material development and experimental testing and modelling in aerospace structures.
  • Develop new methods for structural integration and optimisation of damage tolerant parts within zero-emission aircraft. You’ll focus on experimentation and numerical and analytical modelling to design next generation aerospace structures.
  • Generate new materials, designs, and manufacturing selection methods to improve sustainability and repeatability in manufacture of composite products. You’ll focus on analytical methods for high-rate production of composite components and life-cycle analysis for sustainable manufacture.

Funding

In applying for this project, you’ll be considered for a fully funded 3.5-year studentship funded by the University of Bath. Funding covers:

  • Tuition fees at a Home rate
  • £21,010 a year enhanced maintenance stipend
  • Research/training expenses budget

If you’re an international student, your tuition fees will be covered. A maintenance stipend of £13,890 can also be offered alongside a research/training expenses budget.

View our guide to understanding your tuition fees.

Contact us

To find out more about the studentships and ask any questions, email Dr Andy Rhead at a.t.rhead@bath.ac.uk.



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