Bath: Sustainable Photocatalytic Water Treatment PhD 2027

Bath invites worldwide applications for a competitive water-treatment PhD. Research targets PFAS and persistent pollutants. Modelling is supported by laboratory validation. Read the project description alongside its funding conditions.

Deadline and Research Focus

Deadline: 29 November 2026. Expected start: 4 October 2027. Optimise photocatalytic materials, reaction pathways and treatment processes. Consider how your experience matches the advertised research.

Location, University and Supervision

Study is in Bath, United Kingdom. The work combines computation with targeted experiments. Chemical Engineering hosts the opportunity. Funding is competitive within Engineering and Design. Dr Antonio Jose Exposito is named. Informal enquiries are encouraged.

Eligibility and Funding

A first/2:1-equivalent honours degree is required; a master’s is advantageous. Non-UK applicants outside UK study must meet English requirements 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. International students pay visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs.

How to Apply

  1. View scholarship details.
  2. Apply for Chemical Engineering PhD and select University of Bath URSA funding.
  3. Quote the project and supervisor. Maximum: two projects.

Before You Submit

Checked 23 October 2026. Confirm current terms and documents. Confirm current terms before applying. Allow time to obtain supporting documents.