CCCU PhD scholarship in Energy Engineering 2026

Canterbury Christ Church University are calling for applications for this fully funded PhD scholarship in energy engineering to interested and qualifed applicants entering the university in the Janaury 2026 academic session. This PhD focuses on Developing Nanobiomaterials from Agro-Waste for Clean Energy and Climate Solutions.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: October 30, 2025
2. Study Level: PhD
3. Sponsor: Canterbury Christ Church University
4. City to Study: Canterbury
5. School to Study: Canterbury Christ Church University
6. Course to Study: Energy Engineering
7. Eligible Countries: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for CCCU PhD scholarship in Energy Engineering 2026

1. You must hold a first-class or upper second-class (2:1) undergraduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, energy engineering, materials science, environmental engineering, or a closely related discipline.

2. A relevant Master’s degree (or equivalent research experience) is highly desirable, particularly with a focus on energy, sustainability, or materials.

3. You must have demonstrated research experience in one or more of the following areas: biochar, nanomaterials, pyrolysis, catalysis, hydrogen production, carbon capture, or life cycle assessment.

4. Familiarity with laboratory techniques such as BET, XRD, TGA, FTIR, SEM, or related material characterization tools is preferred.

5. You must have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality scientific writing.

6. All non-native speakers of English must provide proof of English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0, or equivalent).

7. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake up to 150 hours of teaching-related activity during the second and third years of the PhD.

8. You must have applied for both a place on the PhD programme and a scholarship by the scholarship application deadline.

9. You must be available to begin their studies on [1 January 2026] on a full-time basis.

10. You must live in the UK during their studies, within commutable distance to campus.

You will be required to upload:

1. Two references
2. Your completed research proposal form
3. A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Evidence of your qualifications
5. A pass in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if required.

Benefits of CCCU PhD scholarship in Energy Engineering 2026

PhD scholarship including:

1. a stipend of £20,780 per year
2. a tuition fee waiver for three years
3. an annual expense allowance of £500.

How to Apply

Please discuss your research proposal of the above project with Dr Ahmed Osman, Dr Azza Mahmoud, Dr Najah Battikh najah.battikh@canterbury.ac.uk and Hany Hassanin ahead of applying.

You will be required to submit a research proposal and be asked to interview with a potential supervisor in the faculty. You can find a research proposal form on our website.

Submit your application via the website.

1. Click on the Apply now button in the blue bar at the bottom of this page.
2. Select ‘Science, information technology and engineering’ for the area of research.
3. Select 'engineering' for your subject area.
4. Select 'full-time study' and 1 January 2026 as a start date.
5. Tick the box on the proposal form to indicate application for a scholarship alongside a place on the PhD programme.

For more details, visit CCCU Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

October 30, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for CCCU PhD scholarship in Energy Engineering 2026