PhD Funded Studentship in Sustainable Aviation Designing fuels for Future, UK

  •  PhD
  •  31-Oct-2025
  •   United Kingdom
  • $$  Tuition fees and a tax-free stipend of £24,000 per annum for 4 years

The University of Nottingham, in partnership with Airbus, is offering a PhD Funded Studentship in Sustainable Aviation Designing fuels for Future. The position covers tuition fees and provides a £24,000 annual stipend for four years.

Eligibility for this PhD studentship is limited to UK (Home fees) citizens due to funding restrictions. Applicants must hold or expect to achieve at least a high 2:1 honours degree, preferably a first-class degree, in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline. Strong knowledge of chemical experimental techniques is essential, along with the ability to work effectively in a team.

The University of Nottingham is a leading public research university in the UK, known for its strong emphasis on innovation, global outlook, and academic excellence. With campuses in the UK, China, and Malaysia, it offers a truly international learning environment. The university is renowned for its strengths in engineering, science, medicine, and social sciences, and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group.

The University of Nottingham Information

The University of Nottingham Grants

PhD Funded Studentship in Sustainable Aviation Designing fuels for Future, UK Established in 1948, The University of Nottingham is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Nottingham (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), East Midlands. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Derby, Sutton Bonington, Lincoln, Semenyih. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, The University of Nottingham is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of Nottingham offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 71 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • University or Organization: University of Nottingham (in partnership with Airbus)

  • Department: Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Systems Research Group

  • Course Level: PhD

  • Award: Tuition fees and a tax-free stipend of £24,000 per annum for 4 years

  • Access Mode: Online application via email submission

  • Number of Awards: One

  • Nationality: UK (Home fees status only)

  • The award can be taken in: United Kingdom

Offered Benefits

  • Full coverage of tuition fees.

  • Annual tax-free stipend of £24,000 for 4 years.

  • Opportunity to spend part of the PhD at the Airbus site in Bristol.

  • Supervision and training from both the University of Nottingham and Airbus.

  • Hands-on research experience in sustainable aviation fuels, fuel system design, and testing.

  • Involvement with advanced techniques including computational modelling, analytical methods, and potentially machine learning applications.

Application Process

Interested candidates should send the following documents to

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Cover letter

  • Academic transcripts

Informal enquiries can be directed to Prof. Carol Eastwick at

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