EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award

Brunel University of London is advertising an EPSRC-funded PhD studentship for October 2026 entry, and the post also highlights a specific PhD scholarship opportunity in carbon capture and clean energy generation within the group of Salman Masoudi Soltani, Reader (Associate Professor) in Chemical Engineering.

The opportunity is aimed at applicants interested in research aligned with chemical engineering, environmental science, and broader EPSRC remit areas. The linked Brunel studentship page states that the university is recruiting doctoral researchers for projects in areas such as Chemistry, Engineering, ICT, Materials, Mathematical Sciences, and Physics. The advertised project focus in the post is carbon capture and clean energy generation, making it especially relevant for students with interests in sustainable energy, decarbonisation, process engineering, and low-carbon technologies.

Funding: The Brunel page states the studentship is EPSRC-funded, with a stipend of approximately £23,805 per year including Inner London weighting, full-time Home tuition fees covered, and a duration of 42 months (3.5 years). The page also notes that a limited number of studentships are available for international applicants, including EU applicants, up to 30% of intake.

Eligibility: The general Brunel studentship criteria include an expected 1st or 2:1 honours degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Maths, Physics, Economics, or a related discipline. A master's degree is desirable but not required. Applicants should show relevant skills, strong communication ability, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. The post itself specifies that UK/EU nationals should apply for the group-specific scholarship.

How to apply: Use the application link provided in the post, then submit the required documents as one PDF file to [email protected]. The Brunel page requests an application form, a 1200-word research proposal with references, CV, degree certificates and transcripts, English language qualification if applicable, equal opportunities form, and contact details for two referees (one academic).

Deadline: noon on 15 May 2026. Interviews are expected in June 2026, with the start date on 1 October 2026.