EPSRC FIBE3 CDT MRes+PhD in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment
Fully funded 1+3 MRes/PhD studentships unlocking net-zero infrastructure through disruptive technology, circularity, AI, and risk-based systems.
Best for:Best for engineering and science graduates with a strong academic background seeking to pursue integrated doctoral research in sustainable infrastructure.
Overview
The University of Cambridge Department of Engineering invites applications for the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment (FIBE3 CDT). This 1+3 MRes and PhD program focuses on achieving net-zero infrastructure across four main themes: current and disruptive technologies, circularity and whole life approach, AI-driven digitalisation and data, and risk-based systems thinking. Successful candidates will collaborate closely with industry partners on cutting-edge research to transform the built environment. Applicants are expected to hold a strong academic record and undertake rigorous cross-disciplinary research.
What you'll do
- Complete the MRes coursework and transition into an independent doctoral research project within the chosen net-zero theme
- Collaborate with industry partners on practical challenges related to future infrastructure
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present work at academic conferences
- Participate in cohort-building activities, seminars, and training workshops organized by the CDT
- Maintain high standards of academic integrity, safety, and project management throughout the four-year studentship
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or science discipline
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; good proficiency required
Instruction: English
- Strong foundational knowledge in engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated academic excellence with a high 2.1 degree or equivalent
- Aptitude for independent research and cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
- Eligible home students and a limited number of international students
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-04-14 (Europe/London)
Applicants should submit their application online through the University of Cambridge Applicant Portal. Ensure all required supporting academic documents and references are provided prior to the closing date.
- CV
- Transcripts
- Reference letters
- Research statement
Contact
Ella Harding-Rolls· General Enquiries
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