PhD Engineering Studentship January 2026

A fully funded 3.5-year PhD opportunity at the University of Sussex under the supervision of Prof Peter Fussey. The project focuses on identifying new sustainable energy vectors to replace fossil fuels using computational chemistry, FPGA programming and machine learning.

The research includes:

1. Phase 1: Structure generation & property assessment using graph theory + HDL FPGA programming in Matlab/Simulink
2. Phase 2: Machine learning-assisted prediction & high-level quantum chemical simulations

Ideal for candidates with strong backgrounds in Engineering, Physics, Computational Chemistry, Computer Science or Applied Mathematics.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 17 October 2025 (23:45 GMT)
2. Value: £20,780 annual tax-free stipend + full tuition fee waiver (UK / EU / International) + £2,000 research grant
3. Study Level: PhD
4. Sponsor: University of Sussex
5. Host Country: United Kingdom
6. Eligible Countries: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for PhD Engineering Studentship January 2026

1. A research proposal. For guidance on preparing your proposal, please see here.
2. A personal statement.
3. Your CV.
4. Degree certificates and transcripts.
5. 2 references, including a minimum of 1 from any institution studied at within the last 5 years.
6. If your first language is not English you will need to demonstrate that you meet the University’s English language requirements, see here for details of our accepted documentation.

Benefits of PhD Engineering Studentship January 2026

1. £20,780 yearly stipend (tax-free, 3.5 years)
2. Full tuition coverage for UK, EU & International students
3. £2,000 Research & Training Support Grant
4. Supervision by Prof Peter Fussey
5. Access to cutting-edge computational & FPGA tools

How to Apply

Apply online for a full time PhD in Engineering (January 2026 entry) using our step-by-step guide.

Please clearly state on your application that you are applying for the Search for New Energy Vectors- Application of FPGAs to Computational Chemistry studentship under the supervision of Prof Peter Fussey.

For more details, visit University of Sussex Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

October 17, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for PhD Engineering Studentship January 2026