Bath invites worldwide applications for a competitive PhD studentship. Research combines AI, digital twins and sustainable energy infrastructure. Funding selection is competitive. Read the project description alongside its funding conditions.
Deadline and Research Focus
Deadline: 29 November 2026. Expected start: 4 October 2027. The project develops transfer learning for structural monitoring. Consider how your experience matches the advertised research.
Location, University and Supervision
Study is in Bath, United Kingdom. Experiments use the university’s shake-table facility. Mechanical Engineering hosts the project. Funding comes through Engineering and Design. Dr Marios Impraimakis is the lead contact. Dr Andrew Hillis is also named.
Eligibility and Funding
Applicants need a first/2:1-equivalent engineering degree. 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. Visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs remain personal expenses.
How to Apply
- View scholarship details.
- Apply for Mechanical Engineering PhD; select University of Bath URSA funding.
- Enter the project title and lead supervisor. Maximum: two projects.
Before You Submit
Checked 23 October 2026. Confirm current terms and document requirements. Confirm current terms before applying. Allow time to obtain supporting documents.