PhD Engineering Studentship at University of Sussex (January 2026)

Applications are currently open for this fully funded PhD Studentship in engineering which focuses on "The Search for New Energy Vectors- Application of FPGAs to Computational Chemistry". 

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 17, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Sussex
• City to studyBrighton
• School to studyUniversity of Sussex
• Course to studyChemical Engineering , Chemistry , Engineering
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• You will receive a tax-free stipend at a standard rate of £20,780 per year and your fees will be waived (at the UK, EU, or International rate).
• In addition to a one-off Research and Training Support Grant of £2,000.

Requirements

• This studentship is available to UK and overseas applicants. 
• Eligible candidates will have an upper second-class (2:1) undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in a related field. 
• The University of Sussex believes that the diversity of its staff and student community is fundamental to creative thinking, pedagogic innovation, intellectual challenge, and the interdisciplinary approach to research and learning. We celebrate and promote diversity, equality and inclusion amongst our staff and students. As such, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Application Documents

Please ensure you application includes each of the following: 

• A research proposal. For guidance on preparing your proposal, please see here. 
• A personal statement.
• Your CV.
• Degree certificates and transcripts. 
• 2 references, including a minimum of 1 from any institution studied at within the last 5 years.
• If your first language is not English you will need to demonstrate that you meet the University’s English language requirements, see here for details of our accepted documentation. 

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

Apply online for a full time PhD in Engineering (January 2026 entry) using our step-by-step guide.

Please clearly state on your application that you are applying for the Search for New Energy Vectors- Application of FPGAs to Computational Chemistry studentship under the supervision of Prof Peter Fussey.

For more details, visit University of Sussex Scholarship webpage