Please see below our current funded PhD opportunities. These projects will start in September 2026. We will add more projects here as they are advertised. Please check the individual project information carefully by following the link in the table.
CDT WIRe PhD Opportunities
| Proposal title | Sponsors | University partner |
|---|---|---|
| Optimising drinking water treatment for emerging contaminants: Increasing process resilience through advanced selection strategies | EPSRC, UKWIR | Cranfield University |
| Removing forever chemicals from drinking water | EPSRC, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, Northumbrian Water | Cranfield University |
WIRe projects span the full range of science and engineering and cover all aspects of the water sector, from source to sink, and beyond. Research areas include:
- Water and wastewater treatment and distribution systems
- Nature-based solutions for urban water management
- Public health
- Decarbonisation
- Emerging contaminants
- Policy and governance
If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact us.
All CDT WIRe PhD opportunities are sponsored by EPSRC and additional external end-user partners.
