OpenFieldBristol PhD in Advanced Composites & Aerospace Structures
Four-year doctoral program at the Bristol Composites Institute (BCI) developing ultra-lightweight structural materials for net-zero commercial aviation and space launch systems.
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 Aerospace, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each section) or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Undergraduate thesis or industrial placement experience in structural mechanics or composite manufacturing.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Annual stipend of £21,237/year for 4 years plus full tuition fees and industrial sponsorship from Rolls-Royce and Airbus
- Application fee
- £0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% tuition fees covered.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Industrial CDT funding round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Bristol documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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