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The EPSRC CDT in Fusion Power is one of two CDTs offering doctoral research and training specifically in fusion energy.
The scope of the EPSRC CDT in Fusion Power is materials science and plasma
physics; the primary application of PhD projects must be in fusion power. If you are interested in this area you are in the right place.
The scope of the UKAEA CDT in Fusion Engineering is the engineering required to
implement a fusion power plant. If you are interested in this area we recommend you review the opportunities available at the Fusion Engineering CDT at http://www.fusion-
2026 entry Projects and Deadlines:
Potential project descriptions for autumn 2026 entry are on the Projects web page and more projects will be added over the coming weeks.
For details of the application process and deadlines please follow the links below for the relevant university.
How to apply:
Apply directly to the university that offers your chosen PhD project(s). You may apply to more than one university if you wish. The links below will take you to each university’s Fusion CDT web page from where you will be signposted to the application pages. Please mention on your application form that you are interested in the Fusion Centre for Doctoral Training.
If you have any questions please contact us at fusion-cdt-admissions@york.ac.uk, or phone +44 (0)1904 324907 and we will be happy to help you.
Durham University – How to apply
University contact: Prof Damian Hampshire.
When you apply, please add a note that you wish to apply for the Fusion CDT.
University of Liverpool – How to apply
Follow the link above and complete the online application form. For the question about studentship funding, you should write “Fusion-CDT”. We strongly recommend that you first contact the project supervisor, as given in the project description, and/or the University contact as shown below, before making your application.
University contact: Dr Kirsty McKay and EEECS PG admin team.
University of Manchester – How to apply
University contacts: Dr Ed Pickering and Dr Aneeqa Khan
University of Oxford Materials – How to apply
We strongly recommend that you contact Professor David Armstrong before making an application.
University contact: Professor David Armstrong
University of Sheffield – How to apply
It is recommended that you contact Professor Russell Goodall before making an application. Applications should mention “Fusion Power CDT”.
University contact: Professor Russell Goodall.
University of York (Physics) – How to apply
The deadline for applications to York for Sept 2026 entry is 31st January 2026.
On the application form you will find a section entitled “research proposal”. It is useful, when looking at your application, to know which area of research interests you most. To help you identify this you could think about including any or all of the following:
- The title of any of the advertised projects in which you are interested and briefly describe why those projects appeal most. You can include as many as you like.
- Your relevant experience in the research areas, noting that specific training will be provided
- What scientific approaches interest you – analytic theory, simulation, modelling, experiment (or all of these).
University contact: Dr David Dickinson