Program Overview

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PhD Fusion Energy CDT Materials

Overview

The PhD Fusion Energy CDT Materials is a 48-month program that leads to a Doctor of Philosophy degree. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of fusion energy and materials science.

Entry Requirements

• The standard academic entry requirement for this PhD is a first-class or upper-second-class (2:1) honors degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent).
• An ATAS certificate may also be required for some international students.

Application and Selection

• Please see the current list of available projects and make contact directly with the project supervisor/s to inform them of your interest and to discuss the project (providing your CV at this stage would be worthwhile) before, or whilst submitting your application.
• You can specify more than one project in your application.
• Once you are ready to begin the application process, please apply online through The University of Manchester online application system for postgraduate research programs.
• If you are unable to provide all of the required documents at the time of submitting your application, these can be provided by email later (but we do advise that you do this as soon as possible).
• If you are currently studying, it would be useful to see your grades to date. You should be able to get an interim transcript (we know that these grades are often not confirmed) from your course administrator(s).
• See the Advice for Applicants section below for more advice regarding completing your online application.
• Fully-funded studentships are available to UK residents. It is also possible to consider international (non-UK resident) candidates.
• Closing date for applications: 31st January 2025

Programme Details

• The program is full-time and lasts for 48 months.
• The tuition fees for entry in the academic year beginning September 2025 are as follows:
  • PhD (full-time)
    • UK students (per annum): Band A - £5,006.00; Band B - £7,400; Band C - £10,500; Band D - £15,200; Band E - £25,700
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £29,400; Band B - £31,500; Band C - £37,300; Band D - £45,200; Band E - £59,900

Sustainable Development Goals

• The program aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including learning that relates to:
  • Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Programme Options

| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning
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PhD | Y | N | N | N

Programme Description

Please see the Fusion CDT website for details regarding the scope of the CDT and its training program.

Open Days

Visit our Events and Opportunities page to learn about the steps you need to take to start your journey to postgraduate research.

Fees

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:

• PhD (full-time)
  • UK students (per annum): Band A - £5,006.00; Band B - £7,400; Band C - £10,500; Band D - £15,200; Band E - £25,700
  • International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £29,400; Band B - £31,500; Band C - £37,300; Band D - £45,200; Band E - £59,900

UN Sustainable Development Goals

The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges facing humanity. At The University of Manchester, we address the SDGs through our research and particularly in partnership with our students.

Led by our innovative research, our teaching ensures that all our graduates are empowered, inspired, and equipped to address the key socio-political and environmental challenges facing the world.

To illustrate how our teaching will empower you as a change maker, we've highlighted the key SDGs that our programs address.

• Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all

Contact Details

• Department: Department of Materials
• Contact name: Postgraduate Research Admissions Team
• Telephone: +44 (0)
• Email:
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School/Faculty Overview

Our internationally-renowned expertise across the School of Natural Sciences informs research-led teaching with strong collaboration across disciplines, unlocking new and exciting fields and translating science into reality. Our multidisciplinary learning and research activities advance the boundaries of science for the wider benefit of society, inspiring students to promote positive change through educating future leaders in the true fundamentals of science. Find out more about Science and Engineering at Manchester.

Programmes in Related Subject Areas

• Nuclear Engineering
• Materials

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