Students can pursue a direct PhD after a bachelor’s degree by applying for a fully financed PhD scholarship from the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom. This esteemed award comprises a £2,000 Research and Training Support Grant, a tax-free annual income of £20,780, and full tuition reimbursement. Under the direction of Professor Peter Fussey, the engineering PhD studentship focuses on creating sustainable energy vectors to take the place of fossil fuels. The research is divided into two stages: creating and evaluating structures using computational chemistry and graph theoretic approaches (FPGA programming with Simulink/Matlab) and evaluating novel systems using machine learning and quantum chemical techniques. The scholarship’s specifics, requirements for eligibility, and application procedure are described in this post.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Both UK and foreign applications are welcome.
- must possess an undergraduate honors degree with honors in upper second class (2:1) or a comparable degree in a related subject..
The United Kingdom is the host nation (UK).
Study Abroad: UK Study Abroad
Category: PhD Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships
Eligible Countries: All countries are welcome to apply.
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded | £2,000 Research Grant | £20,780 Annual Stipend
Language Requirement: IELTS is not necessary.
Benefits :
- £20,780 tax-free stipend every year
- Complete tuition fee waiver (available to students in the UK, EU, or abroad)
- £2,000 one-time grant for research and training support
Deadline: October 17, 2025
