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Read the GuideHydroelasticity Of Floating Platforms For Tidal Turbines PhD.
Application Timing
Published opening date: 21-09-2026.
Email CV to the named official supervisor using the instructions on the source. Date-only 31 October deadline; interview 2–6 November, start 30 November 2026. Study mode not stated; confirm before accepting.
The Research Opportunity
Builds coupled hydrodynamic, structural and turbine-load models for flexible floating tidal-energy platforms.
What the Funding Covers
Home fees plus approximately £21,805 year-one stipend rising to about £22,985 in year three. Exceptional international applicants need separate support for an approximately £89,146 fee difference.
- Home Tuition Fees
- Covered by the Award
- International Tuition Fees
- Conditions Apply — Read the Requirements
- Living-Cost Support
- Stipend Provided
- Annual Stipend
- £21,805
- Expected Start
- 30-11-2026
A course offer, a funding award and international fee coverage are separate decisions. Confirm the support that applies to your circumstances.
Entry Requirements and Eligibility
- International Applicants
- Conditions Apply — Read the Requirements
- Published Requirements
- First or 2:1 equivalent in Naval Architecture, Ocean/Offshore, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Marine Engineering, Physics or related; computational interests and MATLAB/Python desirable.
Questions to Resolve
Source Note: Three-year duration; study mode is not explicit and flexible or hybrid working does not establish a study mode. Deadline time/timezone unstated; application by emailed CV.
Official Sources
Official Opportunity NoticeConfirm current details with the university before applying.
Prepare Your Next Step
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