The University of Sussex is offering a fully funded PhD Studentship in Engineering under the supervision of Prof. Peter Fussey.
This prestigious scholarship provides an opportunity for eligible candidates to pursue a direct PhD from a bachelor’s degree, with full tuition coverage, an annual tax-free stipend of £20,780, and a one-off Research and Training Support Grant of £2,000.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £20,780 Stipend Per Year | £2,000 Research Grant
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: October 17, 2025
Scholarship Details
The University of Sussex PhD Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded opportunity for research in Engineering. The project is focused on identifying new energy vectors that can replace fossil fuels. These alternatives will be designed to be sustainable, climate-friendly, and capable of releasing energy in a controlled and efficient way.
The research will be carried out in two main phases. The first phase involves structure generation and property assessment using graph-theoretic methods and fast computational chemistry techniques. These will be programmed on Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) using HDL coder within the Simulink/Matlab toolset where applicable. The second phase will build on the results from phase one, combining machine learning approaches with quantum chemical methods to predict and evaluate new energy systems.
This studentship provides a unique chance for motivated candidates to join a cutting-edge research initiative that contributes to sustainable energy innovation.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the University of Sussex PhD Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be applicants from both the UK and overseas
- Hold at least an upper second-class (2:1) undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline
Scholarship Benefits
Selected candidates for the University of Sussex PhD Studentship will receive:
- A tax-free stipend of £20,780 per year
- Full waiver of tuition fees (UK, EU, or International rate)
- A one-off Research and Training Support Grant of £2,000
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:
- Research proposal (with guidance available on the university website)
- Personal statement
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- Two academic references (at least one from an institution attended within the last 5 years)
- Proof of English proficiency (if English is not your first language)
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Sussex PhD Scholarship 2026:
- Visit the official scholarship webpage
- Apply online for a full-time PhD in Engineering (January 2026 entry)
- Clearly indicate in 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
- Program begins in January 2026
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