CCCU PhD scholarship in Energy Engineering 2026

Canterbury Christ Church University are calling for applications for this fully funded PhD scholarship in energy engineering to interested and qualifed applicants entering the university in the Janaury 2026 academic session. This PhD focuses on Developing Nanobiomaterials from Agro-Waste for Clean Energy and Climate Solutions.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 30, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorCanterbury Christ Church University
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyCanterbury Christ Church University
• Course to studyEnergy Engineering
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

PhD scholarship including:

• a stipend of £20,780 per year
• a tuition fee waiver for three years
• an annual expense allowance of £500.

Requirements

1. You must hold a first-class or upper second-class (2:1) undergraduate degree in, chemistry, chemical engineering, energy engineering, materials science, environmental engineering, or a closely related discipline.

2. A relevant Master’s degree (or equivalent research experience) is highly desirable, particularly with a focus on energy, sustainability, or materials.

3. You must have demonstrated research experience in one or more of the following areas: biochar, nanomaterials, pyrolysis, catalysis, hydrogen production, carbon capture, or life cycle assessment.

4. Familiarity with laboratory techniques such as BET, XRD, TGA, FTIR, SEM, or related material characterisation tools is preferred.

5. You must have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality scientific writing.

6. All non-native speakers of English must provide proof of English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0, or equivalent).

7. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake up to 150 hours of teaching-related activity during the second and third years of the PhD.

8. You must have applied for both a place on the PhD programme as well as a scholarship by the scholarship application deadline.

9. You must be available to begin their studies on [1 January 2026] on a full-time basis.

10. You must live in the UK during their studies, within commutable distance to campus.

Application Documents

You will be required to upload:

• Two references
• Your completed research proposal form
• A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Evidence of your qualifications
• A pass in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if required.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

Please discuss your research proposal of the above project with Dr Ahmed Osman, Dr Azza Mahmoud,  Dr Najah Battikh [email protected] and Hany Hassanin ahead of applying.

You will be required to submit a research proposal and asked to interview with a potential supervisor in the faculty. You can find a research proposal form on our website.

Submit your application via the website.

1. Click on the Apply now button in the blue bar at the bottom of this page.
2. Select ‘Science, information technology and engineering' for the area of research.
3. Select 'engineering' for your subject area.
4. Select 'full-time study' and 1 January 2026 as a start date.
5. Tick the box on the proposal form to indicate application for a scholarship alongside a place on the PhD programme.

For more details, visit CCCU Scholarship webpage