This exciting fully funded PhD is sponsored by EPSRC, with an enhanced stipend of £20,000 per annum (with fees covered). This project will develop the new technology for wave-based thrust harvesting for various floating platforms for marine decarbonisation.
At a glance
- Application deadline28 Aug 2024
- Award type(s)PhD
- Start date29 Sep 2024
- Duration of award3 years
- EligibilityUK
- Reference numberSWEE0254
Entry requirements
You should have a first-class or 2.1 honours undergraduate degree, or Masters degree (with Merit or Distinction), in a related field such as (but not limited to) Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Mathematics. Experimental experience would be an advantage but not required as full training will be given.Funding
Sponsored by EPSRC, with an enhanced stipend of £20,000 per annum (with fees covered).
To be eligible for this funding, applicants must be classified as a home student. We require that applicants are under no restrictions regarding how long they can stay in the UK.
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How to apply
For further information please contact:
Dr Liang Yang
E: liangyang@cranfield.ac.uk
T: (0) 1234 758032
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