Chemistry: Fully Funded EPSRC PhD Scholarship: Design and development of organic semiconducting materials for solar cells
Swansea University Information
Established in 1920, Swansea University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Swansea (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Wales. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Swansea University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Swansea University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 99 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have a First, Upper Second Class Honours or a Master’s degree with Merit, in a relevant discipline.
Previous knowledge on methods and software for Density Functional Theory calculations, molecular dynamics simulations, and/or machine learning, is desirable but not mandatory. Experience with programming in Python would be a bonus.
For candidates whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. Please visit our website for a list of acceptable English language tests. We prefer candidates to have already met the English Language requirements at the point of application, although this is not a requirement.
This scholarship is open to UK and international candidates. Please note, international and EU students may have to pay the difference between the home (UK) UKRI fee and the institutional international student fee.
Offered Benefits
This three-year fully funded scholarship covers UK tuition fees and an annual stipend of £15,285.
Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) of £1,000 per annum is also provided.
This scholarship is open to UK and international candidates. Please note, international and EU students may have to pay the difference between the home (UK) UKRI fee and the institutional international student fee.
Application Process
Please visit our website for more information.
Established in 1920, Swansea University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Swansea (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Wales. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Swansea University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Swansea University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 99 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.