OpenFieldCentre for Economic Development Applied Composite Engineering Doctoral Bursary
Collaborative PhD award with Queen's University Belfast and aerospace partners conducting experimental composite structural testing and robotic prepreg layup.
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 2:1 honours degree in mechanical engineering, materials science, or physics
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Undergraduate thesis or technical report on resin infusion or carbon fiber mechanics
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £19,237 annual tax-free UKRI stipend plus complete university fee waiver
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully funded through aerospace engineering consortium
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (October 2027 matriculation)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Belfast Metropolitan College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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