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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforcing nature-based solutions for nutrient control and biodiversity gain | EPSRC, Anglian Water | Cranfield University |
| Prediction of forever chemical concentrations in real-world drinking water treatment systems | EPSRC, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, Northumbrian Water | Cranfield University |
| Perceptions of water reuse for non-potable water supply in commercial sectors | EPSRC, Anglian Water | Cranfield University |
| Food Waste to Sewer: Evidence, Infrastructure Resilience, Circular Economy and Policy Implications This vacancy has now closed | EPSRC, InSinkErator UK | The University of Sheffield |
| Water and Vegetation Driven Failure Modes on Railway Infrastructure This vacancy has now closed | EPSRC, Network Rail | The University of Sheffield |
| Algae speciation and bloom risks in drinking water reservoirs: linking microbiological and environmental parameters to prevent treatment impacts This vacancy has now closed | EPSRC, Anglian Water, South East Water | The University of Sheffield |
| Development of a robust hydrological modelling framework for drought risk assessments This vacancy has now closed | EPSRC, Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water Group | Newcastle University |
| Real-Time River Water Quality Forecasting through Integrated Hydrodynamic and Surrogate Modelling This vacancy has now closed | EPSRC, Reece Foundation | Newcastle University |
| Rooted in Resilience: Optimising the Plant-Soil System for Flood-Resilient Rain Gardens This vacancy has now closed | EPSRC, RHS, Robert Bray Associates | Newcastle University |
| Towards Resilient Water Supply Infrastructure and Services in Mexico City This vacancy has now closed | School of Engineering (Newcastle University) | Newcastle 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.
