EPSRC CDT in Process Industries: Net Zero (PINZ)

Open to International (including EU) and UK (home) students.

We aim to support the most outstanding applicants from outside the UK and are able to offer a limited number of bursaries that will enable full studentships to be awarded to international applicants. Up to 30% of full studentships can be awarded to exceptional quality candidates. Please note that all overseas positions for 2024 entry have been filled and the remaining positions are available for home fee paying students only.

You can apply if you have, or are expecting to gain, at least an upper second class honours degree or equivalent. We welcome applications if your background provides the necessary skills, knowledge and experience for the CDT, in chemistry or chemical engineering.

The PINZ CDT is committed to recruiting extraordinary future scientists regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or career pathway to date. We understand that commitment and excellence can be shown in many ways and have built our recruitment process to reflect this. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in science, who have curiosity, creativity and a drive to learn new skills.

Not all projects will be funded; a limited number of candidates will be appointed via a competitive process.

English language

If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. For more information see our Postgraduate English language requirements.

Application deadline: Friday 31 May 2024, 9am BST

Projects will be announced shortly and you will then be able to submit your application by clicking on the "apply online" button inside the project description. This will take you to the University's online application system.

Before the projects are announced, if you are interested in finding out more about these PhD opportunities please contact us.

Supervisors can nominate one student for consideration per project. Shortlisting will take place as soon as possible after the closing date and applicants are normally notified promptly.

If you're shortlisted you'll be invited for an interview.

You'll be notified as soon as possible after the interview dates whether your application has been successful, placed on a reserve list, or unsuccessful. If you are successful, you'll be required to confirm your intention to accept the studentship within two weeks.

The studentships are fully funded for four years and you must complete your PhD within those four years.

You'll receive a minimum of £19,237 per year for your living costs, which is paid to you in regular instalments. The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) stipend is tax-free and does not need to be paid back.

International students will need to have sufficient funds to cover the costs of their student visa, NHS health surcharge, travel insurance and transport to the UK as these are excluded from UKRI funding.

As a member of the York Graduate Research School, you will study throughout the whole year, working for at least 35 hours per week, and will have a usual annual leave entitlement (normally 30 days over the year plus public holidays). You are encouraged to make use of your leave and have a responsibility to discuss the timing of this with your supervisor (for longer periods of holiday) and recording leave taken through the year. Students working in collaboration with non-academic partners are expected to bear in mind their obligations to those partners in planning leave.

You must adhere to the University’s regulations, policies and guidance regarding research degree programmes.

As part of the PINZ CDT programme you are expected to attend all mandatory induction, meetings and training sessions scheduled by the CDT. This will include regular travel to Newcastle University, particularly in the early stages of the PhD.