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Energy Technologies PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 254 Energy Technologies PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Are you passionate about finding sustainable solutions to the world's energy challenges? A PhD in Energy Technologies within the field of Engineering might be the perfect opportunity for you to delve deeper into this exciting and rapidly evolving field.

What's it like to study a PhD in Energy Technologies?

Studying a PhD in Energy Technologies will allow you to explore innovative ways to generate, store, and distribute energy. You will have the chance to work on cutting-edge research projects that aim to address the global demand for clean and renewable energy sources.

During your PhD journey, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts in the field, attend conferences and workshops, and gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories. You will be at the forefront of technological advancements, exploring areas such as solar energy, wind power, energy storage, and smart grid systems.

Entry requirements for a PhD in Energy Technologies

To pursue a PhD in Energy Technologies, you will typically need a strong academic background in engineering or a related discipline. Most universities require a minimum of a 2.1 Honours degree, and some may also require a relevant Master's degree. Additionally, research experience or industry experience in the field of energy technologies will be advantageous.

PhD in Energy Technologies funding options

Funding for PhDs in Energy Technologies may be available from various sources, including governments, universities and charities, business or industry. See our full guides to PhD funding for more information.

PhD in Energy Technologies careers

A PhD in Energy Technologies opens up a wide range of career opportunities. You could work in research and development for energy companies, government agencies, or research institutions. Your expertise in energy technologies will be highly sought after in industries such as renewable energy, power generation, and energy consulting.

Furthermore, your PhD will equip you with valuable skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and project management, making you a desirable candidate for leadership positions within the energy sector. You could also choose to pursue an academic career, conducting further research and teaching at universities.

Embark on a journey to shape the future of energy technologies with a PhD in Energy Technologies. Join a community of passionate researchers and contribute to the development of sustainable energy solutions that will have a lasting impact on our planet.

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Economic and environmental assessment of energy systems integration for increased utilisation and reduced curtailment of offshore wind farms

This Research Project is part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Resilience and Sustainability’s Energy Economics Cluster. The CDT is a partnership between Hull, Durham, Loughborough and Sheffield universities, along with over 40 industry partners. Read more

PhD Studentships - Process Industries: Net Zero Data Driven Optimisation for Process Scale-up

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. Read more

Fully-funded PhD Studentship in The Corrosion of Magnox Spent Nuclear Fuel

The safe storage of the UK’s nuclear legacy is one of the key aims for Sellafield. Part of that legacy, Magnox reactors were fuelled using uranium metal rods clad in a magnesium-aluminium alloy. Read more

PhD in multi-energy systems analysis with Artificial Intelligence models

Background. The UK and the World are rapidly shifting towards multi-energy systems, such as districts and industrial parks with large amounts of renewable electricity, renewable heating & cooling, clean fuels (e.g. Read more

Vapour Deposited Perovskites for High Performance Multi-Junction Photovoltaic Devices

Metal-halide perovskite based solar cells have now achieved a light to electricity conversion efficiency of 26.1%, making them the leading emerging thin-film solar cell material. Read more

Three-dimensional hybrid composites for repair and recycling PhD

This PhD research opportunity focuses on the development of self-healing three-dimensional metal-composite hybrid materials. These will use through-thickness reinforcement to embed metallic elements, acting as a means of targeted heat introduction, to activate re-processable matrices like thermoplastics or vitrimers. Read more

Developing a framework for regulatory conformance of innovative experimental nuclear reactor

Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs) are a next-generation nuclear reactor technology outlined by Generation IV International Forum, fulfilling sustainability, economics, safety, and proliferation resistance goals. Read more

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