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? TWO WEEKS LEFT - # PhD applications close 14 July 2025!

Are you (or someone you know) keen to make the UK # rail network greener and more # resilient ?

UCL Dept of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering and Network Rail are offering two fully-funded PhD studentships, starting this autumn:

1?? Building resilience of the railway network against multiple stressors - https://lnkd.in/ecJnNhHc
2?? Climate adaptation of bridges for a resilient railway network - https://lnkd.in/etcDmge8

Why apply?
• Tackle real-world challenges alongside Network Rail experts ( Matthew Hamer , Sunny Modhara ) and UCL academics ( Carmine Galasso , Katherine Cashell , Kamal Achuthan and Manu Sasidharan )
• Contribute to Railway 200 - celebrating 200 years of modern railways.
• Focus on innovation & tangible impact for resilient railway network.

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# PhDOpportunity # Rail200 UIC - International union of railways #UICrail #UICrail, The European Rail Research Advisory Council (ERRAC) , UKCRIC , UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) , The PWI , UCL Engineering

Funding details

Two fully-funded PhD studentships are available, covering tuition fees and providing a stipend. The studentships are supported by University College London and Network Rail. Exact stipend amount is not specified.

What's required

Applicants should have a strong academic background in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related discipline. Interest in railway infrastructure, climate adaptation, and resilience is preferred. Specific entry requirements (e.g., degree level, GPA, language proficiency) are not detailed in the post but typically include a relevant undergraduate or master's degree and meeting UCL's PhD admission criteria.

How to apply

Visit the provided project links for details and application instructions. Prepare your application materials and submit before the deadline. Contact supervisors or UCL for further information if needed.

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