EPSRC 博士研究项目发展奖 2027/28：机械工程学

该项目为英国机械工程领域的研究人员提供资金支持，将在3.5年内给予免税维护资助及相关费用补贴。成功入选的申请人将加入一个充满活力的研究群体，共同解决重要的工程挑战。申请者应展现出扎实的学术背景，并承诺进行全日制学习。

Funding start date: Friday 1 October 2027 Number of funding places 3 Country eligibility UK only Source of funding Doctoral training partnership Schools School of Mechanical Engineering Research groups/institutes Institute of Design, Robotics and Optimisation, Institute of Functional Surfaces, Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Thermofluids <h2 class="heading hide-accessible">Summary</h2> For 2027 entry, we&#039;re offering up to 3 talented budding researchers the opportunity to secure funding for postgraduate research and join our thriving community of leading researchers within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.<br /> <br /> These competitive EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Awards offer the award of fees, together with a tax-free maintenance grant (currently &pound;21,805 for academic session 2026/27) for 3.5 years and rising annually, in line with UKRI standard rates. Training and support will also be provided.<br /> <br /> This opportunity is open to UK applicants only. &quot;Competition funded&quot; means that we advertise a larger number of projects than available awards. Not all projects advertised for this funding opportunity will receive funding. The selection panel will consider all applications received across the full range of advertised projects and select the awardee/s based on the strength of their application.&nbsp;<br /> <h2 class="heading hide-accessible"Full description</h2> <h2 class="heading hide-accessible">Faculty information</h2> <p>Please visit the <a href="［会员资料链接］">School of Mechanical Engineering</a> website to find out more about our Schools, Institutes and current research activities.</p> <p><strong>Selection Process</strong></p> <ul> <li>All applications will be considered after the deadline. Only complete applications will be considered.</li> <li>Awards are based on academic merit and no other factors such as financial hardship are taken into account.</li> <li>Applicants will be e-mailed within 4-6 weeks of the deadline to confirm the outcome.</li> <li>Please note that whilst you may be successful in securing an academic offer for any project specifically linked to this funding opportunity, this does not mean that you have been successful in securing an offer of funding. Funding is awarded on a competitive basis.</li> </ul> <p><br /> <strong>Competition funded </strong></p> <ul> <li>"Competition funded" means that we advertise a larger number of projects than available awards. Not all projects advertised for this funding opportunity will receive funding. The selection panel will consider all applications received across the full range of advertised projects and select the awardee/s based on the strength of their application. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2 class="heading">How to apply</h2> <p>To apply for this project you will need to make a formal application for research degree study through the <a href="［会员资料链接］">University website</a>. You will need to create a login ID with a username and PIN.</p> <ul> <li>For <strong>Application type</strong> please select <strong>Research Degrees, Research Postgraduate</strong>.</li> <li>The admission year for this project is <strong>2027/28 Academic Year</strong>.</li> <li>You will need to select your <strong>Planned Course of Study</strong> from a drop-down menu. For this project, scroll down and select ‘<strong>EPSRC DLA (Engineering, Biological Sciences, Medicine)’</strong>.</li> <li>The project start date for this project is <strong>1 October 2027</strong>, please use this as your <strong>Proposed Start Date of Research</strong>.</li> <li>Please state clearly in the <strong>Research Information Section, </strong>the name of the Research Project you wish to be considered for as well as the named supervisor for the project</li> </ul> <p><strong>Please state clearly in the finance section that the funding you are is applying for is EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award 2027/28: Mechanical Engineering</strong></p> <p>More information on how to apply is available on our website <a href="［会员资料链接］">here</a>. You will be required to provide a personal statement which outlines your interest in the project you are applying for, why you have chosen it and how your skills map onto the requirements of the project.</p> <p>Applications will be reviewed and assessed after the closing date of <strong>Wednesday 18 November 2026</strong>. We welcome and strongly encourage any potential applicants to contact the supervisor(s) for an informal discussion, prior to applying, and recommend submitting your application early.</p> <p><strong>Please note that you must provide the following documents in support of your application by the closing date of Wednesday 18 November 2026:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Full Transcripts of all degree study or if in final year of study, full transcripts to date including grading scheme</li> <li>Personal Statement outlining your interest in the project</li> <li>CV</li> </ul> <p>If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you meet the University's minimum English language requirements (below).</p> <p><em>As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students from all walks of life and from across the world. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Across all Faculties we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community, people who identify as LGBT+ and people with disabilities. Applicants will always be selected based on merit and ability.</em></p> <h2 class="heading heading--sm">Entry requirements</h2> Applicants to research degree programmes should normally have at least a first class or an upper second class British Bachelors Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline. The criteria for entry for some research degrees may be higher, for example, several faculties, also require a Masters degree. Applicants are advised to check with the relevant School prior to making an application. Applicants who are uncertain about the requirements for a particular research degree are advised to contact the School or Graduate School prior to making an application. <h2 class="heading heading--sm">English language requirements</h2> The minimum English language entry requirement for research postgraduate research study is an IELTS of 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking) or equivalent. The test must be dated within two years of the start date of the course in order to be valid. Some schools and faculties have a higher requirement. <h2 class="heading">Contact details</h2> <h2 class="heading heading--sm">Linked project opportunities</h2>

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