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Doing a PhD with us will allow you to test the cutting-edge of science and make new discoveries using our excellent facilities.
What we are researching
Research excellence
In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) 80 per cent of our combined mechanical engineering research was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent, placing Surrey in 22nd place out of 106 institutions submitted in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials category.
Studentships
Development of supercritical CO2 based waste heat recovery system
Funding information:
The studentship will cover UK-based University fees and a stipend (£15,400) for 3.5 years in addition to £1,000 per annum to be spent on research and training for the student.For an international student, the studentship will cover an international tuition fee.Multiscale modelling of lithium-sulfur batteries
Funding information:
The Surrey’s Centre for Automotive Engineering in the School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, is offering a PhD studentship which will cover home fees and normal EPSRC stipend (currently £14, 553 a year).Reinforcement learning control for autonomous systems
Funding information:
Funded EU and UK students only. Covers home fees and normal EPSRC stipend (currently £14553/year). All students may apply for this research project, but the full funding is guaranteed for UK and EU students.What our students say
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The Doctoral College supports the academic and professional development of postgraduate researchers to ensure our world-leading research continues to grow. There is also an extensive Researcher Development Programme run at university level.
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