Microstructure and Defect Control in Recycled Aluminium Alloys
University of Sussex
One fully funded 3.5-year University of Sussex PhD studentship on microstructure and defect control in recycled aluminium alloys, open to UK and overseas applicants with both UK and international fees covered.
Destination
United Kingdom
Study level
Doctoral, Doctoral
Deadline
Oct 2, 2026
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Funding package
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Full tuition fee waiver at the UK or international rate.
5 years
£21,805 tax-free per year for 3.5 years.
Number available: 1
One-off £2,000 Research and Training Support Grant, access to specialist facilities, computing or laboratory resources and academic or industrial collaborators.
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Eligibility
Who can apply
A strong relevant academic background is required. Specific prior technical experience is desirable but not essential.
Normally an upper second-class, 2:1, undergraduate honours degree or equivalent.
No age or residency limit stated. International applicants may require ATAS clearance and a UK student visa after receiving an offer.
Materials processing, metallurgy, metallography, SEM-EDX, EBSD, TEM, synchrotron X-ray imaging and mechanical testing.
UK and overseas applicants.
Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the University of Sussex English-language requirements.
Normally an upper second-class undergraduate honours degree or equivalent in materials science, metallurgy, mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
Application package
Documents and steps
Required documents
Research proposal, CV, degree certificates and transcripts, two references including at least one from an institution attended within the previous five years, and English-language evidence where applicable.
Application steps
Review the studentship page
Open the Sussex PhD application page
Select full-time Engineering PhD for January 2027
Name the studentship and supervisor
Upload all required documents
Submit by the studentship deadline
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Writing-up support award for Faculty of Science PhD and MPhil graduate researchers who have submitted their thesis for examination and are preparing publications while awaiting the result.
Writing-up support award for Faculty of Science PhD and MPhil graduate researchers who have submitted their thesis for examination and are preparing publications while awaiting the result.
DestinationAustraliaStudy levelDoctoral, Other level, Master’sFundingStipend fellowshipApply byNov 20, 2026