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36-month fully funded PhD studentship with a tax-free stipend of £20,780 per year (paid monthly) and a full tuition fee scholarship for up to 3 years. Funding is subject to satisfactory progress and registration. All applicants receive the same stipend regardless of fee status.

What's required

Applicants should have, or expect to be awarded, a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area. Exceptional candidates with a first class or upper second class Bachelor’s degree may be considered. Relevant areas include IoT systems, wireless communication (especially LoRa/LoRaWAN), AI/ML, embedded systems, or environmental sensing. Professional experience is also considered. Essential: ability to work independently, critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and good communication skills. Desirable: practical experience with IoT prototyping (Arduino, Raspberry Pi), familiarity with Python or MATLAB, understanding of flood risk or climate resilience, and evidence of project/lab-based work. International applicants must provide a valid English language qualification (IELTS 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 or equivalent).

How to apply

Complete the BCU Online Application Form. Fill in the Doctoral Studentship Proposal Form, quoting the project ID, and upload it in place of a personal statement. Upload two references (at least one academic) and qualification certificates/transcripts. International applicants must upload a valid English language qualification. Apply by the deadline via the provided application link.

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