Information for prospective EngD students

Are you interested in doctoral level research with a strong industrial focus at the leading edge of manufacturing engineering?

Do you have:

• A first or good 2:1 degree in mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, applied maths or similar discipline?
• Enthusiasm for original applied research?
• The ambition to develop a career in industry?

Do you want:

• Fully-funded postgraduate research study for four years?
• Tax-free stipend of £18,000 or more per year?
• A launchpad for a rewarding career in high-value manufacturing?
• Experience with world-leading engineering companies?

The IDC in Machining Science offers four-year EngD studentships combining PhD-level research based on real business problems identified by the industrial sponsors, with a programme of taught courses tailored to the research project. Students spend approximately 75% of their time working directly with the sponsor (at the sponsor's premises and/ or at AMRC as appropriate). All students have a supervisor from AMRC, an academic supervisor from the relevant subject area, and a mentor from the sponsoring company.

Between 5 and 8  EPSRC/industry sponsored studentships are available each year normally commencing study in September - see Current EngD Opportunities for our latest vacancies.  Each EngD project is based on an individual research proposal submitted by the sponsoring company, with projects being selected for both their industrial relevance and academic strength. 

Students receive a generous tax-free stipend of £18,000 or more per year, and tuition fees are paid in full. Only applicants that meet ESPRC residence criteria can be considered for these studentships (normally UK nationals or in certain cases EU nationals - see How to Apply/Eligibility for more information).

Examples of project topics/ research areas:

• High speed machining of titanium and other aerospace alloys
• New techniques for machining carbon fibre composites
• Surface and microstructure behaviour of advanced materials
• Extreme deep hole boring techniques
• New approaches for cost engineering and technology development

The following sections provide further information for prospective students:

What is the EngD? - General information about the Engineering Doctorate, and how it differs from a PhD.
Programme outline - More details about the taught elements of the EngD in Machining Science programme
Current EngD Opportunities - Find out about our currently advertised EngD opportunities with links to further information about each project
How to apply/ eligibility - How to complete the online application process and important information on who is eligible to apply.