EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award 2026/27: Chemical & Process Engineering

The University of Leeds is offering 2 highly competitive EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award Studentships for talented budding researchers to join the thriving community within the School of Chemical and Process Engineering. These prestigious awards provide full coverage of tuition fees plus a tax-free maintenance grant (currently £20,780 for academic session 2025/26) for 3.5 years, along with comprehensive training and support. The opportunity is designed to develop innovators in chemical and process engineering research within a world-leading research environment where 97% of research is rated as world-leading (REF 2021). Successful candidates will study in an active research environment with UK-leading facilities and work alongside researchers at the forefront of their areas. The program offers strong industry links, professional skills development, mental health and wellbeing support, and access to the Leeds Doctoral College network. Students will be part of a global community welcoming members from more than 140 countries. This opportunity is open exclusively to UK applicants. All candidates will be placed into the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award Studentship Competition, with selection based on academic merit. The competitive selection process involves application processing, supervisor shortlisting and interviews, followed by a School Selection Panel to determine funding awards.