Bath invites worldwide applications for a competitive materials PhD. Research explores electrically controlled colloid–polymer mixtures. Energy storage is a potential application. Read the project description alongside its funding conditions.
Deadline and Research Focus
Deadline: 29 November 2026. Expected start: 4 October 2027. Study particle motion and organisation using microscopy and tracking. Consider how your experience matches the advertised research.
Location, University and Supervision
The project is in Bath, United Kingdom. Work is primarily laboratory-based. Chemical Engineering hosts the project. The Faculty of Engineering and Design offers the competitive studentship. Dr Clare Rees-Zimmerman is the named supervisor. Modelling opportunities depend on the student’s interests.
Eligibility and Funding
Relevant backgrounds include chemical engineering, chemistry, physics and materials science. A first/2:1-equivalent degree is required; a master’s is advantageous. Applicable English requirements must be met before the deadline. Awards cover tuition, £1,000 annual training support and a stipend (£21,805 at the 2026/27 rate). Overseas awards are capped. Confirm visa and health-surcharge expenses.
How to Apply
- View scholarship details.
- Apply for Chemical Engineering PhD; select University of Bath URSA.
- Name the project and supervisor. Maximum: two projects.
Before You Submit
Checked 23 October 2026. Confirm current terms. Confirm current terms before applying. Allow time to obtain supporting documents.