The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Aerosol Science brings together leading academic teams across a range of schools and faculties at 8 UK universities with industrial and public-sector partners in the areas of healthcare, material science, energy and transport, environment, consumer products and agrochemicals. The aim is to equip the next generation of Aerosol Scientists with the skills needed to tackle the numerous multidisciplinary challenges that fall at boundaries between the physical, engineering and health sciences.

The CDT offers a structured training programme in the first year followed by a research project providing the opportunity to combine the very latest techniques with new approaches. Students are based at the University of Bristol for the first seven months and will then complete a short thematic research broadening sabbatical before moving to the University of Bath (or other host university of their chosen research university) from the end of year 1.

Read a full description of the programme on the CDT’s website.

Funding lasts for up to four years. This includes:

• tuition fees
• a generous budget for research expenses and training
• a maintenance stipend at the UKRI minimum rate

Funding eligibility

This award is open to all applicants (Home and International); however, in line with guidance from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the number of awards available to International students will be limited to 30% of the total.

International students should note that a studentship award does not cover UK Student visa costs, or the cost of the mandatory UK Immigration Health Surcharge. These costs can be considerable, so we ask all International applicants to check these costs before applying and ensure they would be willing and able to cover these from their personal funds.

International applicants must satisfy all visa and immigration requirements, including successfully obtaining ATAS clearance if their offer of study confirms this is required.

Find out more about your tuition fee status.

Academic eligibility

Candidates should have an undergraduate background in a relevant discipline in physical, biological and environmental sciences and engineering. Applicants must hold either an upper second class Undergraduate Master’s level degree (e.g. MSci) or a Bachelor’s degree (BSc) plus a separate Master’s degree (MSc) with at least a Merit classification, or the international equivalent. Applicants who hold an upper second class Bachelor’s degree without a separate Master’s degree, or the international equivalent, may be considered if they can demonstrate good potential for research.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to meet both the English language entry requirements of both the University of Bristol and the University of Bath. This means you have achieved an Academic IELTS result of at least 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in any of the four skills and either listening or speaking at 6.5).

For other means of meeting the English language requirement and exemptions, see our English language requirements webpage.

Programme expectations

This is an in-person PhD programme, and you are expected to attend in person from the start of the programme (except during placements).

Applications to join the EPSRC CDT in Aerosol Science open in the autumn (usually in early November) for entry the following September.

When the scheme is open, you will be able to apply via the CDT’s website. Please do not apply directly to the University of Bath for this funding scheme.

We advise you to check the CDT’s website regularly for updates, deadlines and further information.

Shortlisting takes place at regular intervals, typically between December and February, but recruitment will continue until the available studentship funding has been allocated. Early application is recommended.