Fully funded chemical engineering scholarship at Swansea university 2022

International students are cordially invited to apply for a chemical engineering scholarshipat Swansea University.

Swansea University is looking for candidates to work in this novel and exciting research area. The project will mainly focus on developing new methodologiesthat allow

(i) the liberation and separation of individual battery components and

(ii) regeneration of liberated cathode via different chemical techniques, including solid-state and hydrothermal methods. This research tackles challenges that will contribute to the sustainability of the lithium-ion battery industry.

Brief Description | Fully funded chemical engineering scholarship at Swansea university 2022

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Swansea university, UK

Host Institution(s): Swansea university, UK

Scholarship Worth: full cost of UK tuition fees and £16,062 stipend

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: PhD

Nationality: Domestic & International Students

Deadline : 8th August 2022.

Details | chemical engineering scholarship at Swansea university

The demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is expected to double by 2025 and quadruple by 2030 . As a consequence, global demands of critical materials used in LIBs, such as lithium is expected to grow at similar rates, leading to increased supply risk.

This project is a collaboration between Welsh company U-Hire and The Future Manufacturing Energy Storge group at Swansea University. The project aims at reducing or eliminating the dependency of battery manufacturing on critical materials and utilizing recycled materials as feedstocks. The research focuses on “direct recycling,” which enables the recovery, regeneration, and reuse of electrode materials without breaking the chemical structure. The process allows the economic recovery of more materials than existing technologies and has the lowest cost and environmental impact.   The new  technology offers the advantage of having a lower carbon footprint (low temperature and low energy processes) compared to current technologies and avoids most impact on virgin material production.

Also check this : Top 5 Fully Funded Scholarships in Australia

Eligibility

• Candidates must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level or Master’s degree with Merit (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Electrochemistry or a related field.

• English Language requirements: If applicable – IELTS 6.5 overall (with at least 5.5 in each individual component) or Swansea recognised equivalent. Details on the Swansea University English Language entry policy can be found here.

If you are holding a non-UK degree, please see Swansea University degree comparisons to find out if you meet the eligibility. 

Benefit

This scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees and an annual stipend of £16,062.

Additional research expenses will also be available. 

How to Apply

To apply, please complete your application online with the following information with the following supporting document

Supporting document

• CV
• Degree certificates and transcripts (if you are currently studying for a degree, screenshots of your grades to date are sufficient)
• A cover letter including a ‘Supplementary Personal Statement’ to explain why the position particularly matches your skills and experience and how you choose to develop the project.
• Two references (academic or previous employer) on headed paper or using the Swansea University reference form. Please note that we are not able to accept references received citing private email accounts, e.g., Hotmail. Referees should cite their employment email address for verification of reference.
• Evidence of meeting English Language requirement (if applicable).
• Copy of UK residency visa (if applicable)