Materials Engineering: UK Shared Prosperity Fund (via Neath Port Talbot Council) Funded MSc by Research Scholarship: Engaging communities with Net Zero technologies (RS667)
Closing date: 19 August 2024
Key Information
UK Shared Prosperity Fund (via Neath Port Talbot Council) Funded MSc by Research Scholarship: Engaging communities with Net Zero technologies and living organisms crucial to sustainability
Funding provider(s): UK Shared Prosperity Fund via Neath Port Talbot Council
Subject area(s): The research will suit candidates with a background in imaging, 3D data, or virtual reality, and a 2:1 or above Bachelor’s degree in an applicable subject such as Biosciences, Materials Science, or similar.
Project start date(s): 1 October 2024
Supervisors: Prof Richard Johnston (Primary) and Dr Wendy Harris (Secondary)
Aligned programme of study: MSc by Research in Materials Engineering
Mode of study: Full-time
Project description:
This project will explore how technological advancement in micro-CT/X-ray microscopy (XRM), and virtual reality (VR) allow us to create accurate and interactive 3D models based on real-life components related to our Net Zero future, and organisms crucial to our environmental sustainability. The resources developed as part of the Master's project will provide a unique insight into hidden and complex structures like the internal workings of modern batteries, solar cells, advanced home insulation, bioenergy and renewables. In addition, 3D imaging and virtual reality can also reveal the complexity and intricacies of the environment around us in an engaging way. Similar resources will be developed to highlight the rich natural diversity in our environment that is crucial to a holistic balance of nature and innovation, essential to society’s drive towards Net Zero.
The research aim of the project will be to develop and describe methods used to produce educational and engaging resources for 3D exploration in VR, with a workflow from real specimens, through micro-CT/XRM, to virtual reality.
For the full project description, please see: Full project description for RS667
This scholarship is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Eligibility
Candidates must hold a UK Bachelor degree with a minimum of Upper Second Class honours in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline or overseas Bachelor degree deemed equivalent to UK Bachelor (by UK ECCTIS) and achieved a grade equivalent to UK Upper Second Class honours in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline – see country specific qualifications.
Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency.
Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by UKCISA regulations.
If you have any questions regarding your academic or fee eligibility based on the above, please email pgrscholarships@swansea.ac.uk with the web-link to the scholarship(s) you are interested in.
Funding
This scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees and a stipend of £13,000.
Additional research expenses of up to £1,000 will also be available.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete your application online with the following information:
- Course choice – please select Materials Engineering/ MSc by Research/ Full-time / 1 Year / October
In the event you have already applied for the above programme previously, the application system may issue a warning notice and prevent application, in this event, please email pgrscholarships@swansea.ac.uk where staff will be happy to assist you in submitting your application.
- Start year – please select 2024
- Funding (page 8) –
- ‘Are you funding your studies yourself?’ – please select No
- ‘Name of Individual or organisation providing funds for study’ – please enter 'RS667 - Net Zero Technologies’
*It is the responsibility of the applicant to list the above information accurately when applying, please note that applications received without the above information listed will not be considered for the scholarship award.
One application is required per individual Swansea University led research scholarship award; applications cannot be considered listing multiple Swansea University led research scholarship awards.
As part of your online application, you MUST upload the following documents (please do not send these via e-mail). We strongly advise you to provide the listed supporting documents by the advertised application closing date. Please note that your application may not be considered without the documents listed:
- 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 resident visa (if applicable)
- Confirmation of EDI form submission
Informal enquiries are welcome; please contact:
Professor Richard Johnston: r.johnston@swansea.ac.uk / 01792 606576
Dr David Warren: d.j.warren@swansea.ac.uk / 01792 606541
Dr Thomas Lewis: thomas.lewis@swansea.ac.uk / 01792 295600
*External Partner Application Data Sharing – Please note that as part of the scholarship application selection process, application data sharing may occur with external partners outside of the University, when joint/co- funding of a scholarship project is applicable.