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PhD Scholarship in the Key Lab of More Electric Aircraft Technology of Zhejiang Province  (2020 Entry)
 Reference: 20023PKL_PEMC
 Length of Scholarships: up to 36 months, subject to satisfactory progression
 Programme  PhD Electrical and Electronic Engineering
 School/Department  Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
 Place:  2
 Closing Date:  open till filled
 

In order to be eligible for the scholarships applicants will:

  • have a science or engineering background.
  • in a relevant subject such as mechanical or materials engineering, electrical or electronic engineering, physics or a related subject. Prior knowledge of power electronics is not essential and training will be provided as required.

The available PhD scholarships cover:

  • Tuition fee
  • Monthly stipend (RMB4,500)
  • Medical insurance with designate providers
  • All above items are covered for up to 36 months based on satisfactory progression
  • All regulations set out in the UNNC PGR Scholarship Policy apply

In addition to the above scholarship, successful candidates also have the opportunity to carry out paid 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:

The above scholarship is to support research projects outlined under the following theme: 

Power electronics, machines and drives

The PEMC group is an integrated group working across the UK and China campuses of the University of Nottingham. As one of the largest and most recognised groups in its field worldwide, the Power Electronics, Machines and Control (PEMC) Research Group undertakes research in Power Electronics and Electrical Machines/Drives that are fundamental to our technological advancement. These technologies underpin the electrification of transport and all renewable energy strategies and are vital for a sustainable future. Research in the group ranges from basic technology investigation to fully engineered advanced concept demonstrators, carried out in world class experimental facilities that allow realistic practical validation of novel components and systems.

Multidisciplinary research projects in the following areas:

  • Novel electrical machine topologies for high performance propulsion application.
  • Power electronics converters including high power density converters, modular concepts and health management of electrical drive systems.
  • Electrical machine drives including high power density drives and the integration of electrical machines and power electronics.
  • Design tools and modelling for power electronics, machines and drives.
  • Reliability aspects of power electronics, machines and drives.
  • Manufacturing processes of power electronics and electrical machines.

Informal inquiries may be addressed to Professor Chris Gerada or Dr. He Zhang, but formal applications should follow the instructions in ‘How to apply’ section Please specify 20023PEMC as scholarship reference code when submitting application. 

Successful applicants will be selected by committee and you may be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.

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. PhD supervision is undertaken jointly by academics from the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) and the University of Nottingham UK (UNUK). On successful completion, students will be awarded the University of Nottingham PhD degree, and no reference will be made on the degree certificate as to where the degree has been completed. The University of Nottingham PhD degree will be accredited by the Chinese Ministry of Education.

 

Eligibility

Applicants must have a first class honours undergraduate degree or 65% and above for a Masters’ degree from a British university, or the equivalent from other 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.

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 quote the scholarship reference number in your PhD application form. It normally takes 7-8 weeks for a final decision to be made after the closing date. List of required documents can be found on the ‘how to apply’ page.