2023 Fully Funded PhD Studentships in Aerosol Science – Apply Here

Applications are now open to join the EPSRC CDT in Aerosol Science. At a time when Aerosol Science has never been so crucial, we work to equip the next generation of Aerosol Scientists with the skills needed to tackle the numerous multidisciplinary challenges that fall at boundaries between the physical, engineering and health sciences.

After spending the first year training as part of the CDT cohort at the University of Bristol, our students undertake PhD projects hosted at one of our seven institutions, the Universities of Bristol, Bath, Cambridge, Hertfordshire, Imperial, Leeds and Manchester. Could you be part of our fifth cohort?

2023 Fully Funded PhD Studentships in Aerosol Science – What funding is available?

Each four-year PhD studentship is fully funded as part of the EPSRC CDT in Aerosol Science, by the EPSRC and / or by university institutional funding. Some of the projects are also part-sponsored by an industrial partner. Successful applicants who meet the funding criteria will receive a studentship covering tuition fees, research and training support grant, plus a stipend paid at the standard UKRI rate. Both UK and overseas candidates are encouraged to apply.

What are the entry requirements?

We welcome applications from candidates who aspire to work in a multidisciplinary field and who have or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second-class MSci honours degree or a postgraduate MSc or international equivalent in any of the following areas: chemistry, physics, biological sciences, life and medical sciences, mathematics and computer science, chemical and mechanical engineering, pharmaceutical and environmental sciences. We may consider applicants with a lower second-class MSci honours degree or an upper second-class BSc honours degree who can demonstrate good potential for research.

Both UK and overseas candidates are encouraged to apply. Our funder allows us to award up to 30% of our funded PhD studentships to overseas candidates.

Deadlines / How do I apply?

Apply using the online application form. You can download a copy of the application form questions to help prepare your responses before applying, either as a word document (113kb) or PDF (138kb). For more information on how your application will be assessed and what criteria are used to shortlist candidates for interview, please read the Frequently Asked Questions

Shortlisting for interview will take place fortnightly after the deadlines below. We encourage early application to ensure the greatest availability of studentships.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in the CDT Interview & recruitment process, where you will have the opportunity to meet with potential PhD supervisors and narrow your shortlist to your preferred three projects. You will also meet with members of the CDT to explore whether the CDT in Aerosol Science is a good fit for you, and ask questions.

Find out more on our FAQs page and if you have any further questions, please contact us at [email protected]

Shortlisting deadlines:

9am, Monday 12th December 2022

9am, Monday 9th January 2023

9am, Monday 30th January 2023

9am, Monday 20th February 2023

What happens next?

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in the CDT Interview & recruitment process, where you will have the opportunity to meet with potential PhD supervisors and members of the CDT to explore studentship opportunities, learn more about aerosols find out whether the CDT in Aerosol Science is a good fit for you, and ask questions. You will also take part in a team-based activity to enable you to try out the CDT in Aerosol Science’s innovative team-based learning methods.

Find out more on our FAQs page and if you have any further questions, please contact us at [email protected]

We hope this 2023 Fully Funded PhD Studentships in Aerosol Science update was useful to you.

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