PhD Fusion Energy CDT Materials / Application and selection

Year of entry: 2024

How to apply

Please note: Funding for the Fusion CDT for Autumn 2024 entry has not been confirmed so any application is on the understanding that your application may be cancelled/deferred if funding is not confirmed. We expect to hear confirmation before the end of March 2024.

Please have a look at our current list of  available projects  and make contact directly with the project supervisor/s to inform them of your interest and to discuss the project (providing your CV at this stage would be worthwhile) before, or whilst submitting your application.  You can specify more than one project in your application.  

Once you are ready to begin the application process, please  apply online  through The University of Manchester online application system for postgraduate research programmes. If you are unable to provide all of the required documents at the time of submitting your application, these can be provided by email later (but we do advise that you do this asap). If you are currently studying, it would be useful to see your grades to date. You should be able to get an interim transcript (we know that these grades are often not confirmed) from your course administrator(s).

Fully-funded studentships are available to UK residents. It is also possible to consider international (non-UK resident) candidates.

Closing date for applications: Monday 18th March 2024

We examine all applications and shortlist the strongest for interview. The best candidates at interview are awarded studentships and can select the projects of their choice.  

If you have any questions about this process, please get in touch with Dr Ed Pickering ( ed.pickering@manchester.ac.uk ) or Dr Aneeqa Khan ( aneeqa.khan@manchester.ac.uk )

Advice to applicants

Advice for completing the online application form:

  • In the section asking about funding, please say 'Fusion CDT Funding'
  • You do not need to write a research prosposal as the projects are already 
  • You may wish to attach a personal statement stating your motivation for studying on the CDT
Equality, diversity and inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to the success of The University of Manchester, and is at the heart of all of our activities.

We know that diversity strengthens our research community, leading to enhanced research creativity, productivity and quality, and societal and economic impact.

We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender status.

We also support applications from those returning from a career break or other roles. We consider offering flexible study arrangements (including part-time: 50%, 60% or 80%, depending on the project/funder), carer support funds for conferences, and peer support networks for parents and carers.

All appointments are made on merit.

The University of Manchester and our external partners are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

Overseas (non-UK) applicants

CAS Information

Please upload a copy of your current valid passport with your application showing the photograph page with your application. For CAS purposes, this must show your full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and the date the passport is valid until, which must be later than the date of your planned arrival in the UK, and the start date of your course.

If you have previously studied in the UK on a Tier 4 visa as an undergraduate or postgraduate student, please send a copy of your previous CAS statement to us as it will assist with the issue of your new CAS statement. This includes study in the UK on study abroad programmes and any study that you did not complete.

You cannot use your CAS to apply for a visa more than three months before the start date of your course. The Admissions Team will contact you at the appropriate time.

Your CAS number is only valid for one Tier 4 application.