FCT Research Grant

Newcastle University is offering a four-year PhD studentship within the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Process Industries: Net Zero. The project explores how green methanol can be used more efficiently as a fuel for deep-sea and offshore shipping. The research will investigate fuel evaporation, methanol vapour behaviour, and the energy and fuel losses associated with venting and nitrogen blanketing. The student will develop and assess strategies for methanol vapour capture, recirculation,...

CSC-funded PhD position at the University of Groningen in the group of Prof. Paolo P. Pescarmona, focused on catalysis for CO₂ conversion into cyclic carbonates and polycarbonates. This opportunity is aimed at candidates with a relevant Master's degree who are eligible for CSC scholarship support. The post also specifies English-language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or an exemption where applicable, together with the University of Groningen PhD admission r...

PhD opportunity at Monash University Malaysia under the Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2027) in sustainable ammonia production through thermocatalytic nitrogen conversion . This project sits at the intersection of chemical engineering , materials science , chemistry , and environmental science . The research aims to develop advanced thermocatalytic systems for efficient nitrogen activation and ammonia synthesis under milder, more sustainable conditions. Key themes include ratio...

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the National University of Singapore in the Dynamic Catalysis and Electrosynthesis Group within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The project focuses on electrosynthesis and the electrification of chemical processes , with possible directions in organic electrosynthesis , electrochemical C–N/C–C bond formation , electrochemical decarbonization , and sustainable production of fuels and chemicals. Ideal applicants have a strong foundation in elect...

Fully funded PhD opportunity in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, and Materials Science is available through the VLIR-UOS TIDE project, jointly involving Ghent University in Belgium and Phenikaa University in Vietnam. This is a 48-month sandwich PhD model: candidates spend 18 months conducting research at Ghent University in Belgium and 30 months at Phenikaa University in Vietnam. The project offers full coverage of tuition fees and research expenses, a monthly scholars...