EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience 2026

The EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience is a doctoral training programme in the United Kingdom focused on research that supports a more sustainable, resilient, and socially informed offshore wind sector. It is delivered as a partnership between the University of Durham, the University of Hull, Loughborough University, and the University of Sheffield, with projects often co-developed with industry and public-sector partners.

The programme funds PhD-level study. Reference postings show fully funded studentships attached to specific projects in areas such as offshore wind wake modelling, marine and environmental systems, materials and coatings, recycling of turbine-blade composites, macroeconomics, and socio-economic impacts on communities. Students typically receive structured CDT training, and some projects include an initial cohort training period at the University of Hull before research continues at the host university.

Available posts indicate that funding commonly covers tuition fees and a maintenance stipend, with some advertised at £20,780 per year for 2025/26, rising in line with UKRI or EPSRC guidance. A limited number of funded places may be available for international applicants, depending on the project. Because opportunities are project-based, exact funding terms, supervision, and host institution can vary between calls.

Applicants are generally expected to have a strong academic background in a relevant subject. Depending on the project, suitable fields may include engineering, mathematics, physics, environmental science, chemistry, materials science, polymer science, chemical engineering, economics, and related disciplines. English language requirements are set by the host university, and some project advertisements specify IELTS expectations for international applicants.

Applications are usually made to an individual PhD project or studentship hosted by one of the partner universities. Prospective candidates should check the relevant university or project page for the current topic, eligibility, funding scope, and deadline.