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Swansea University Research Scholarship
Fully Funded PhD in Electro-active and Magneto-active Elastomers for Smart Vehicle Applications Swansea University in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Funding
Fully funded PhD scholarship covering full tuition fees and an annual stipend at the UKRI rate (currently £21,805 for 2026/27). Additional research expenses of up to £1,000 per year are available. Duration of funding is 3.5 years.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
Swansea University
Ongoing programUKRI
by UK Research and Innovation
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Fully funded PhD opportunity at Swansea University in materials science, polymer science, mechanical engineering, and robotics, focused on electro-active and magneto-active elastomers for smart vehicle applications.
The project (RS970) is titled Mechanical/Materials Engineering Science: Electro-active and magneto-active elastomers for smart vehicle applications and is based in the School at Swansea University’s Bay Campus. The research is supervised by Professor Mokarram Hossain and Professor Eduardo de Souza Neto. The work will investigate soft and flexible polymeric composites, including natural rubbers filled with conductive particles, and will study their microscopic, rheological, and mechanical properties before testing electric and magnetic actuation performance.
Research interests include soft multifunctional materials, electro-active polymers (EAPs), magneto-active polymers (MAPs), elastomers, composite synthesis, viscoelasticity, fatigue-fracture testing, 3D/4D printing, and computational simulation. The smart vehicle applications mentioned include changing tread pattern or groove depth, modifying aerodynamics through surface texture, vibration/noise cancelling, and tuning hardness/mechanical properties.
Funding: full tuition fees plus an annual stipend at the UKRI rate (currently £21,805 for 2026/27), with additional research expenses of up to £1,000 per year. Funding duration is 3.5 years.
Eligibility: applicants should hold a 2.1 undergraduate degree or equivalent in Engineering or a closely related science discipline. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or an accepted Swansea University equivalent, is required. Some applicants may need ATAS clearance later in the process.
Application window: closing date is 22 June 2026. Applicants must apply online, enter RS970 in the correct section, upload the advert PDF, choose Scholarship Funding only, and include the required documents and EDI form. Informal enquiries can be directed to Professor Mokarram Hossain at [email protected].
Funding details
Fully funded PhD scholarship covering full tuition fees and an annual stipend at the UKRI rate (currently £21,805 for 2026/27). Additional research expenses of up to £1,000 per year are available. Duration of funding is 3.5 years.
What's required
Applicants for PhD must hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level or non-UK equivalent in Engineering or a similar relevant science discipline. English language requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5+ in each component, or Swansea University recognised equivalent. ATAS clearance may be required for some international applicants, but it is not required at the scholarship application stage. Applicants must submit a CV, degree certificates and transcripts, a cover letter with supplementary personal statement, one reference, evidence of English language ability if applicable, copy of UK resident visa if applicable, and confirmation of EDI form submission.
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Professors
Professor
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Polymer Physics
Micromechanics
Computational Mechanics
Rheology
Professor
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Materials Science
Polymer Science
Computational Mechanics
Mechanical Engineering
Composite Material
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