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University of Manchester PhD Scholarship
Fully Funded PhD in Soft Materials for Next-Generation Heating and Cooling The University of Manchester in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Materials Science
Funding
Full funding is available for the 3.5-year PhD programme. The scholarship covers tuition fees, provides a stipend at the UKRI minimum rate of £21,805 per year, and contributes up to £2,500 per year toward research and training costs. Funding is awarded competitively.
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United Kingdom
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The University of Manchester
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The University of Manchester is offering a fully funded 3.5-year PhD opportunity in Soft Materials for Next-Generation Heating and Cooling. The project explores whether stretching rubber and related soft materials can enable new approaches to heating homes and cooling data centres.
The research brings together materials science, physics, soft materials, advanced materials and practical technology development, with potential applications in energy-efficient heating and data-centre cooling. The work is suited to students interested in developing materials-based solutions for thermal management and sustainable technologies.
The scholarship covers tuition fees, a stipend of £21,805 per year at the UKRI minimum rate, and up to £2,500 per year for research and training costs throughout the full 3.5-year programme. Funding is awarded competitively.
Eligibility is restricted to UK/Home students who qualify for Home tuition-fee status under University of Manchester rules, based on nationality or immigration status and residency history. Prospective applicants should review the project details and application instructions through the FindAPhD link.
Funding details
Full funding is available for the 3.5-year PhD programme. The scholarship covers tuition fees, provides a stipend at the UKRI minimum rate of £21,805 per year, and contributes up to £2,500 per year toward research and training costs. Funding is awarded competitively.
What's required
Applicants must be eligible as UK/Home students, qualifying for Home tuition-fee status under The University of Manchester's rules based on nationality or immigration status and residency history. A suitable academic background for research in soft materials, materials science, physics, or a related field is implied, but specific degree, grade, and language requirements are not stated in the post.
How to apply
Review the project details and application instructions at the FindAPhD project link. Eligible UK/Home applicants should apply through the University of Manchester's specified application route and contact the project team if clarification is needed.
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