OpenFieldMaterials Innovation Factory (MIF) PhD in Autonomous Robotics for Materials Discovery
Doctoral studentship in Professor Andy Cooper's group at the Materials Innovation Factory, developing autonomous mobile robots that conduct chemical experiments and discover photocatalysts 24/7.
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 UK Honours or equivalent international Master's in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Robotics
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all bands)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated interest in automated synthesis, mobile robot chemists, or Python automation
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full UKRI/EPSRC studentship: 100% tuition fee waiver + £19,237/year tax-free living stipend
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full fee remission for 42 months
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Annual scholarship competition)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Liverpool documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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