Applications are invited to apply for the University of Nottingham PhD Studentship 2026 in United Kingdom. All national candidates are welcome to apply for the PhD studentship. For the academic year 2026 in the UK, a fully funded studentship in Sustainable Aviation: Designing Fuels for the Future has been announced. The studentship will be administered by the Mechanical and Aerospace Systems research group of the Faculty of Engineering, which includes over 50 researchers, technicians, and academics.

Candidates will work together in mechanical, aerospace, and chemical engineering, with extra assistance from the Faculty of Science and established institutes such as NET2Zero CDT and the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Resilient Chemistry. This multidisciplinary research will examine fuel additives and evaluate their mechanical, chemical, and environmental qualities using computational, analytical, and experimental methodologies. The chosen candidate will also be exposed to cutting-edge methods like machine learning, which will help the aviation sector reach net-zero emissions.

The University of Nottingham is a public research institution in England, established as University College Nottingham in 1881. It is an award-winning institution with an international view and is ranked in the Top 20 in the UK and the Top 100 in the world (QS World Institution Rankings 2026). The program, which is offered in collaboration with Airbus, focuses on pioneering research into sustainable fuel additives with the goal of minimizing aviation’s environmental effect.

University of Nottingham PhD Studentship 2026 Details

Financial Benefits:

• For four years, the supported studentship covers tuition costs and offers a tax-free income of £24,000 year.
• Only UK (home fees) applicants are eligible for the award due to financial constraints.

Focus Area:

• The PhD student will conduct some of their research at Airbus in Bristol, where they will be trained and supervised by academic and industrial specialists.
• In addition to theoretical and computational work, students will have the opportunity to participate in practical fuel system design and testing.

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for the University of Nottingham Studentship 2026 in the UK, candidates must be:

• The program is looking for individuals with a good academic background who are eager and highly motivated.
• A minimum of an upper second-class (2:1) honors degree is required in:
  • Chemical engineering,
  • mechanical engineering,
  • chemistry, or
  • a similar discipline
• A top-notch degree will be viewed favorably.
• Candidates must exhibit a solid understanding of chemical experimentation methods as well as the capacity to collaborate well with others in a research team.
• It will be advantageous to have prior experience with analytical chemical engineering or computational chemistry.

Application Deadline:

The last date to apply for the University of Nottingham Funded Studentship 2026 in the UK for international students is 31st October 2025.

How to Apply for University of Nottingham PhD Studentship?

Applicants can apply online for this fully funded studentship in the UK.
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