Apply Now to a PhD or EngD Project

Our projects offer 4-years funding of a tax-free stipend at the UKRI PGR rate - currently £20,780 in the 2025-26 academic year, UKRI home tuition fees, and a research budget for conferences, placement and project expenses. All projects are co-developed with an industrial partner, who will closely oversee the project and provide regular industrial supervision. If the project is eligible for a London weighting stipend supplement, this will be confirmed in the project description.

Our standard requirements to apply for an advertised project are;

Graduates with a 2.1 undergraduate degree from any STEM disciplines with an aptitude for practical engineering.

Non-native UK language applicants will be required to provide an IELTS certificate in English at the level required by the host university, and ATAS clearance.

Projects are also avdvertised at FindaPhD.com and jobs.ac.uk, as well as below.

Applications must be submitted to the project host universitiy via their PGR Application system, We do not accept speculative applications or CVs via email.

Projects that are open to applications from non UK residents are clearly stated. Please do not apply for a project that is only open to UK residents if you do not meet the criteria, as your application will be rejected.

How to Apply

Use the link in the advert to go to the relevant university PGR application system. You’ll need to specify the full name of the project, the named supervisor, that you are applying for CDT funding, details of your previous study, and names and contact details of two academic referees. Your application will not be processed without all of the required documents submitted at the time of application, and we cannot accept responsibility for late or missed deadlines. Incomplete applications will not be considered. You should upload the following supporting documents:

• Final Transcript and certificates of all awarded university level qualifications

• Interim Transcript of any university level qualifications in progress

• CV

• Contact details for two referees (please make sure that the contact email you provide is an official university/work email address as we may need to verify the reference)

• Supporting statement: A one page statement outlining your motivation to pursue postgraduate research, the area(s) of fusion engineering research you’re interested in, why you want to undertake postgraduate research in the CDT, any relevant research or work experience, and relevant skills you’ve developed.

• English Language certificate (if applicable).

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