Successful applicants normally hold or are aiming to achieve a minimum 2:1 MEng or merit at Masters level or equivalent in engineering, physics or chemistry. Applicants without a master’s qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree and performance at interview.

Please see information on our current project opportunities. 

To apply please submit a personal statement, outlining your experience and why you are interested in PhD project, your CV and transcript of results to https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/. Be sure to apply for the PhD in Advanced Composites/EngD in Composites Manufacture as specified in the project description. Please do not submit a project description as this is unnecessary as the projects for the CDT are defined as described see, current project opportunities.

Funding

Each year we offer 10-15 fully-funded, 4 year UKRI studentships covering:

• £24,917 tax-free stipend per year for living expenses.
  
• Tuition fees at UK student rates.
• £2,300 per year for activities that support research.

These studentships are governed by UKRI/EPSRC student eligibility rules and applicants should check whether they will be eligible.  

Applications received from self-funded/sponsored international and EU students are welcome and will be considered.  

Information about additional funding sources can be found on the University’s fees and funding pages, the University’s International Scholarships webpage and the Faculty of Engineering postgraduate funding webpage.