| Scholarship |
PhD scholarship in Synergistic H2 Production and Carbon Capture |
| Reference |
25TM_JH |
| Length of Scholarship |
Up to 36 months, subject to satisfactory progression |
| Places |
1 |
| Programme |
PhD Environmental Engineering |
| Department or School |
Chemical and Environmental Engineering |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Science and Engineering |
| Entry |
24 February 2026 |
| Closing Date |
30 September 2025 China Standard Time (CST) |
The available PhD scholarship cover
- Tuition fee
- Monthly stipend (RMB 4,500.00)
- All above items are covered for up to 36 months based on satisfactory progression
- All regulations set out in the PhD Scholarship Terms and Conditions apply
In addition to the above scholarship, successful candidates also have the opportunity to carry out teaching (after the completion of Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) training) or research assistant duties at UNNC since second year of their PhD programmes.
Available PhD research areas
- Synergistic process integration
- Catalyst-sorbent development
- Flue gas utilization
- Heat recovery system
- Techno-economic optimization
PhD programme structure
PhD programmes at the UNNC are composed of 3 years research and a 1 year thesis pending period for full time PhDs. Full time PhDs are expected to submit their theses within a maximum of four years from initial registration.
On successful completion of the PhD, the students will be awarded a PhD degree from University of Nottingham. No reference will be made on the degree certificate as to where the degree has been completed. The University of Nottingham PhD degree is accredited by the Chinese Ministry of Education and the UK Quality Assurance Agency.
Eligibility
Applicants must have a master’s degree, with minimum average score of 65% and degree classification Merit or above from a British university. Applicants also should hold a bachelor’s degree at the upper second class or above level. Applicants from institutions where a different score system is used must have achieved an equivalent level of performance to the above.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering also considers applicants holding a bachelor’s degree with first class honours from a British university or the equivalent from other prestigious institutions.
Applicants must meet the required English language proficiency for the relevant subject area. IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in all elements) or its equivalent is required for Faculty of Science and Engineering (FoSE) scholarship applicants.
IELTS test score report or its international equivalent has to be submitted together with the application by the deadline 30 September 2025.
More details can be found on the 'entry requirements' page of the website.
How to apply
No separate application is required for applying for a scholarship but please make sure you select the correct scholarship reference number in the PhD application system. A list of required documents can be found on the 'how to apply' page.