OpenFieldBrunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST) PhD in Sustainable Lightweight Alloys
Four-year PhD studentship at BCAST researching closed-loop aluminium recycling, high-pressure die casting microstructures, and ultra-high-strength magnesium alloys for automotive decarbonization.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-class or Upper Second Class (2:1) degree in materials science or metallurgy
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 each band)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master thesis or prior peer-reviewed research publications in engineering
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £21,237/year UKRI-matched tax-free doctoral stipend + international tuition fee waiver + industrial lab access
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full international tuition waiver (£26,000/year covered)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026 (October 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Brunel University of London documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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