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United Kingdom · PhD · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Sustainable Civil Infrastructure and Bio-Concrete Research Fellowship

Three-year funded Ph.D. studentship in the Sustainable Structural Engineering lab developing self-healing bacterial concrete and recycled aggregate composites.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

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 Master's degree in civil engineering, materials science, or environmental engineering
English language proficiency
IELTS 6.5 overall
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Three-page research proposal detailing concrete durability testing or life cycle assessment methodology
Recommendation letters
Two academic letters from civil engineering professors

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
£19,500 annual living stipend plus full home/overseas tuition waiver and €4,000 materials budget
Application fee
Free application
Tuition / joining costs
Full tuition covered

Dates and verification

Application deadline
February 28, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of East London (UEL) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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