We have now filled a number of projects for Cohort 2 (starting in October 2025). However, we are continuing to take applications for the remaining projects. We are now accepting applications listed by university (rather than by project). We are now accepting applications for Cohort 2 projects (starting in October 2025).
Projects starting in Oct 2025
If interested in applying to any of the universities listed below, please refer to the ‘‘How to Apply” page and click the ‘Apply Now’ button. You will be asked to select which universities you would like to apply to. The deadline for the next round of applications is 28 July.
Heriot-Watt University Projects
We have project options across a range of areas, including but not limited to advancing sustainable polymer biodegradation, CO₂ measurement techniques for CCUS, co-adsorption in carbon capture, and hydrogen storage using repurposed oil and gas wells. Supervisors are involved in projects supported by industry. We welcome applicants interested in experimental methods and industry-focused decarbonisation research.
Please note this opportunity is open to a mix of home and international applicants. See the “How to Apply” page for full eligibility criteria.
Imperial College London Projects
We have project options across a range of areas, including but not limited to decarbonisation of existing heavy industry, recovering critical raw materials from electronic and industrial waste, downstream CO₂ processing, and modelling the full chain of CO2 capture and storage, including limitations in global CO₂ storage capacity.
Please note this opportunity is open to a mix of home and international applicants. See the “How to Apply” page for full eligibility criteria.
University of Bath’s Projects
We have project options across a range of areas, including but not limited to life cycle assessment of industrial technologies, environmental psychology of decarbonisation, the use and production of hydrogen, opportunities for high temperature fuel replacement. We are looking for the right candidate to be part of our CDT and we have a range of supervisors and projects available.
Please note this opportunity is open to UK home students only; see the “How to Apply” page for details on eligibility criteria.
University of Sheffield’s Projects
We have project options across a range of areas, including but not limited to AI-based analysis of environmental datasets, future-proofing sustainable aviation fuel supply chains, and modelling integrative systems for hydrogen and carbon removal technologies. Supervisors work closely with industry partners, and we welcome applicants interested in energy, sustainability, and data-driven solutions.
Please note this opportunity is open to a mix of home and international applicants. See the “How to Apply” page for full eligibility criteria.