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DRIVERS DFA
PhD in Advanced Structural Materials / Additive Manufacture and Materials Engineering at Swansea University Swansea University in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Funding
Fully funded PhD for 4 years. Covers full tuition fees and provides an annual stipend at UKRI rate (currently £20,780 for 2025/26) plus an additional £5,000 per year. Funding provider is DRIVERS DFA / Rolls-Royce.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
Swansea University

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PhD opportunity at Swansea University in advanced structural materials, with a project focused on additive manufacture, specifically LB-PBF SS316 powder oxygen content and its effects on microstructure, fatigue, and fracture toughness. The project is linked to the DRIVERS DFA programme and involves collaboration with Rolls-Royce.
The research is based in the Materials Engineering PhD programme at Swansea University (Bay Campus). Supervisors listed are Professor Robert Lancaster and Professor Nicholas Lavery. The project aims to understand how oxygen content in LB-PBF SS316 influences heat treatment response and mechanical performance, with relevance to powder production and recovery in additive manufacturing.
This is a 4-year fully funded PhD for UK fee-eligible applicants only. Funding includes full tuition fees, an annual stipend at the UKRI rate, and an additional stipend top-up. The advert states an annual stipend of £20,780 for 2025/26 plus £5,000 per year.
Eligibility requires at least a 2.1 undergraduate degree (or non-UK equivalent) in Engineering or a closely related science discipline. English language requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5 minimum in each component, or an accepted Swansea University equivalent. Applicants must also provide a CV, transcripts, degree certificates, one reference, and other supporting documents through the online application system.
The closing date is 22 June 2026. To apply, use the Swansea University scholarship application form, enter the RS code RS969, upload the advert as requested, and select Scholarship Funding only. Informal enquiries can be sent to [email protected].
Funding details
Fully funded PhD for 4 years. Covers full tuition fees and provides an annual stipend at UKRI rate (currently £20,780 for 2025/26) plus an additional £5,000 per year. Funding provider is DRIVERS DFA / Rolls-Royce.
What's required
Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level or non-UK equivalent in Engineering or a similar relevant science discipline. UK fee-eligible applicants only are eligible. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or Swansea University recognised equivalent, is required unless an acceptable alternative is provided. Applicants should submit a cover letter/supplementary personal statement, CV, degree certificates and transcripts, one reference, evidence of English language ability if applicable, UK resident visa if applicable, and confirmation of EDI form submission.
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