Brunel University Aluminium Alloys Development PhD 2025-2026

Applications are invited for one full-time EPSRC Industrial CASE (ICASE) PhD studentship for the project “Development of high performance and highly impurity-tolerant recycled Al alloys”, at Brunel University London, starting from 1st October 2025. BCAST is a speciality research centre in metallurgy with a focus on processing of metallic materials for light weighting applications. The project is sponsored by Constellium, a global leading manufacturer of high-quality technically advanced aluminium products and systems.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 5, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorBrunel University London
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyBrunel University London
• Course to studyEngineering , Materials , Physical Sciences , Metallurgy
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Full tuition and stipend of £23,500

Requirements

To be eligible to apply for this studentship, applicants must reside in the UK to receive funding as  defined by the EPSRC. Please check your suitability here

To be treated as a home student, candidates must meet one of these criteria:

• Be a UK national (meeting residency requirements)
• Have settled status
• Have pre-settled status (meeting residency requirements)
• Have indefinite leave to remain or enter.

Applicants will have or be expected to receive a minimum 2:1 or 1st class degree in Materials Engineering, or a related discipline. A Masters qualification is an advantage but not essential.

The applicants may have background in any aspect of Materials Science, Metallurgy, Physical science or Engineering.

Selection Process

Interviews will take place in September.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Please submit your application documents (see list below) in one PDF file by noon on 5th September 2025
to [email protected]  

• Your up-to-date CV;
• A one A4 page personal statement setting out why you are a suitable candidate (i.e.: your background, skills and experience);
• A copy of your undergraduate/Postgraduate degree certificate(s) and transcript (s);
• Names and contact details for two academic referees;
• Evidence of English language capability to IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in all sections), if applicable

For more details, visit Brunel University Scholarship webpage