Location: United Kingdom
Program: Postgraduate – PhD
Eligibility: All Nationalities
Duration: 4 Years
Deadline: April 15, 2026
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The EPSRC FIBE3 CDT Generic Studentship is a prestigious fully funded doctoral opportunity offered through the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment: Unlocking Net Zero (FIBE3 CDT) at the University of Cambridge, providing funding for a number of 1+3 MRes/PhD studentships in collaboration with industry partners. The programme is structured around four key research themes, namely current and disruptive technologies, circularity and whole life approach, AI-driven digitalisation and data, and risk-based systems thinking and connectivity, all united by the shared goal of leading a transformation to net zero infrastructure. Studentships start on 1 October each year for both full-time and part-time applicants, with successful candidates required to complete their MRes/PhD within the duration of the studentship award.
The University of Cambridge is one of the world’s leading universities, consistently ranked among the top institutions globally and renowned for its exceptional contributions to research, science, and innovation. Located in Cambridge, England, the university provides doctoral students with access to world-class facilities, a vibrant academic community, and strong industry partnerships across the engineering and built environment sectors. Through the FIBE3 CDT, the university reaffirms its commitment to training the next generation of researchers and engineers who will shape the future of sustainable infrastructure and drive the United Kingdom’s transition to a net zero economy.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Full tuition fees (home rate) for the duration of the 4-year MRes/PhD programme
- Annual living stipend of £20,780 per year
- Research, travel, and conference support allowances
- Industry collaboration and co-supervision with leading infrastructure and built environment firms
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must have or expect to obtain by the start date a high 2.1 degree, preferably at master’s level, in a relevant engineering or science discipline
- EPSRC funding covering home fees and stipend is available to eligible home students in the first instance; a limited number of international students may be considered for funding at a later stage in the recruitment process
- Must submit an application through the University of Cambridge Applicant Portal with a research proposal that articulates how their research interests align with the FIBE3 themes and identifies relevant FIBE3 CDT industry partners
- Must pay a £20 application fee upon submission
- Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2026
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
Applications are reviewed by the FIBE3 CDT selection committee based on the academic calibre of the applicant, the strength and relevance of their research proposal in relation to the four FIBE3 themes, and their alignment with the research interests of available supervisors and industry partners, with the CDT identifying a suitable supervisor, industry partner, and project based on stated research interests, and with priority given to eligible home students in the first instance while a limited number of international applicants may be considered for funding at a later stage in the process.
How to Apply
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