"PhD Studentship: PhD in Nuclear Physics"

University of Surrey

This studentship is fully-funded by an EPSRC Industrial Doctoral Landscape Award in partnership with AWE plc. The successful applicant will be welcomed into our world-leading research programme investigating key nuclear reactions for both fundamental physics and applications. The aim of the project is to establish new methods to measure neutron-induced reactions for nuclear applications. This will involve extensive field-work at major nuclear laboratories, in particular in the United States. Skills in data analysis, scientific communication, radiation detection and measurement will be strongly developed over the course of the studentship. This scholarship will also facilitate opportunities for the student to present their findings at national and international conferences, as well as participate in educational summer schools and workshops.

Applicants must hold UK citizenship or be citizens of EU or NATO member states and be eligible for home student fees.

Supervisors: Dr Matthew Williams and Dr Jack Henderson

Entry requirements

Open to candidates who pay UK/home rate fees. See UKCISA for further information. Starting in October 2026. Later start dates may be possible, please contact Dr Matthew Williams after the deadline passes.

You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements for our PhD programme.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted via the Physics PhD programme page.

In place of a research proposal, you should upload a document stating the title of the project that you wish to apply for and the name of the relevant supervisor.

Funding

Fully and directly funded for this project only, including £21,403 annual stipend + £1250 annual top-up. Funding is for 4 years.

Application deadline:6 March 2026

Enquiries:Contact Dr Matthew Williams

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