OpenFieldPhD Studentship in Urban Heat Decarbonisation & Thermal Networks
3.5-year funded PhD investigating the integration of large-scale heat pumps into London underground railway networks and district heating schemes.
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) master's or honours degree in mechanical, chemical, or energy engineering
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in writing)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed research proposal, CV, and verified transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- 2 academic references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full UKRI/EPSRC funded studentship paying £20,622 tax-free annual stipend (London weighting) plus full home/international tuition fees
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- £0 (Fully funded doctoral studentship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 10, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official London South Bank University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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