We are looking for women with a background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), who wish to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in STEM by undertaking a research project at Coventry University.
The scholarship covers:
- Tuition fees.
- A monthly stipend (for up to 12 months) to cover living costs, including accommodation.
- Where applicable, accompanying child allowance for scholars consistent with UK visa requirements.
- IELTS exam fee (for scholars without a valid test of English).
- Return economy-class travel from home country to the UK.
- Visa and insurance/NHS surcharge costs.
Broad challenge
This master project aims to design and numerically validate a battery thermal management system (BTMS) by thinking out of the box from traditional approaches (i.e., air and liquid cooling). Lithium-ion batteries are key enablers for achieving ‘net zero’ emissions in stationary energy storage and transportation sectors. To achieve the goals of high performance, longevity and safe operation of batteries, it is essential to design an effective BTMS, especially when the battery packs are used in harsh thermal environments or they are working in high-power modes. The existing commercial BTMSs have already reached the target of (1) maintaining battery temperature in the range of 15°C - 40 °C, regardless of the environment temperature; (2) controlling the maximum temperature difference within the battery pack less than 5 °C.
Research question
In this project, the candidate is challenged to achieve extra goals, including but not limited to: (1) preventing fire triggered by thermal runaway of a single-cell or multi-cells; (2) optimising the weight and volume efficiency of the BTMS.
Methodology
The candidate is expected to conduct a comprehensive literature review, and then propose a novel BTMS design. The candidate will use STAR-CCM+, a commercial Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) based simulation software, as a research tool to numerically validate the design. Experimental facilities, such as battery cyclers, thermal chambers, thermal cameras and industrial cooling units, are also available if the candidate is also interested in developing hands-on skills.
Impact
The impact of this project is to: (1) improve the candidate’s employability by learning and practising a CFD software widely used in industries; (2) improve the safety of battery systems; (3) indirectly reduce the carbon footprint of batteries during their whole life cycle.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM, you must:
- Be a woman.
- Be a passport holder and permanent resident of one of the eligible countries – Pakistan, India, Nepal.
- Have submitted an application to study at Coventry University, for one of the six research projects, before your application for the British Council Scholarship for Women in STEM can be considered.
- Have completed all components of an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at Coventry University by the time you submit your application and be able to start your postgraduate programme in September 2023.
- Demonstrate a need for financial support.
- Have not previously studied at degree level or higher in the UK or lived recently in the UK.
- You must not be in receipt of financial support or funding towards your study programme in the UK from any other source.
- Meet the English language requirement of Coventry University for research degrees.
- Indicate their preference for course and institution in the case of applying to multiple institutions.
- You are required to show in your application that you are active in the field with work experience or with a proven interest in the programme area you are applying for.
- You are willing to demonstrate future contribution to capacity-building and socio-economic advancement through the benefits achieved after graduating from UK higher education and returning your home country. Note: Students in receipt of British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM will not be eligible to apply to remain in the UK under the Graduate Immigration Route (GIR) visa scheme upon completion of their Master’s degree.
- You must demonstrate in your application a plan and passion to engage other women and girls in STEM from your home country.
- You agree that your personal data being shared with the British Council as a condition of applying for the bursary.
- If you are awarded a scholarship, you agree to maintain contact with the British Council and act as an ambassador for the UK and engage with activities as part of a British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM alumnus during and after your study in the UK. Any involvement in these activities during your study in the UK will take up no more than five hours per term.
You are NOT eligible for a British Council Scholarship if you:
- Hold dual British citizenship.
- Have previously studied in the UK with funding from a UK Government-funded scholarship or a UK institutional scholarship/financial bursary.
- Are an employee, a former employee, or relative (*) of an employee of Her Majesty’s Government (including British Embassies/High Commissions; the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Department for International Trade; the Ministry of Defence; and the Home Office).
- Are an employee, a former employee, or relative (*) of an employee of the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM – eligible countries.
Entry criteria for applicants to MSc/MA by Research
- Minimum of a 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline/subject area with a minimum 60% mark in the project element or equivalent with a minimum 60% overall module average
- An adequate proficiency in English must be demonstrated by applicants whose first language is not English. The general requirement is a minimum overall IELTS Academic score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each of the four sections, or the TOEFL iBT test with a minimum overall score of 95 with a minimum of 21 in each of the four sections.
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