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EPSRC Industrial CDT in Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE) (PhD, United Kingdom)
| Official name | EPSRC Industrial CDT in Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE) (PhD, United Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor country | United Kingdom |
| Amount / funding | Full scholarship: enhanced stipend plus tuition fees, automatically, with no separate funding application required. Around 100 applicants compete each year for 10 places; up to 3 places per year available for Overseas/EU applicants. |
| Deadline | 30 November 2026 (late applications will not be considered); dedicated Overseas/EU interview day in January 2027. |
| Start date | 2027 entry |
| Minimum requirements | Applicant from any STEM background to the EPSRC Industrial CDT in Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE) at the University of Edinburgh, for 2027 entry. Exact project and document requirements should be checked on the official IDCORE applicants page. |
| Short description | An EPSRC Industrial Centre for Doctoral Training in offshore renewable energy at the University of Edinburgh, offering fully funded PhD studentships with an enhanced stipend and tuition fees. About 100 applicants compete for 10 places each year, with a dedicated interview day for Overseas/EU applicants, of whom up to three can be funded per year. |
| Official application link | Apply on the official page → |
Level: PhD · Funding type: full · Field: 01 Engineering & Technology
Application checklist
- Hold a STEM background (all STEM backgrounds welcomed)
- Apply via the University of Edinburgh Degree Finder from October 2026 for 2027 entry
- Submit by 30 November 2026 (late applications will not be considered)
- Attend the dedicated Overseas/EU interview day in January 2027 if applicable
- Check official page for the exact project and document requirements
Application tips
- Do not submit late — the official page is explicit that late applications will not be considered.
- Overseas applicants should plan for the dedicated January 2027 interview day, since only up to 3 of 10 places are for Overseas/EU applicants.
- No separate funding application is needed: the studentship funding is automatic for successful applicants, so focus on the PhD application itself.
- Apply from October 2026 via Degree Finder — earlier preparation matters because the window closes 30 November.
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