FAQs

A: Over the previous cohorts, we have recruited a diverse range of students, including international applicants. Recruitment is currently closed. However, even if we do reopen recruitment for a September 2023 start, we have already recruited the maximum number of international students for this year.

A: A Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) is group of research organisations (universities and industry partners) combining research and expertise to support and train PhD students. CDT programmes provide fully-funded studentships providing financial support for doctoral tuition fees and a doctoral stipend for the full course of study.

A: The programme began on 16 September 2019, with four further September cohorts over subsequent years.

A: Our applicants must have, or expect to obtain, a first class honours degree OR a Masters and an upper second class honours degree OR a distinction at Masters level with any undergraduate degree.

Applications for Core Scholarships are welcomed from prospective students from a wide range of academic and working backgrounds.

Specific criteria are given for specific Research Project Scholarships, as they relate to a specific research proposal.

All applicants should be able to demonstrate a strong interest in offshore wind and the environment, particularly if your background is in a different academic discipline.

A: We only consider online applications using the official forms. Applications are currently closed.

A: Yes, we welcome part-time students at the Aura CDT.  However, Scholarships for part-time students are only available for UK students, due to Visa restrictions. Please contact auracdt@hull.ac.uk if you have specific questions about part-time study.

A: Please see our Research Projects page to browse PhD Scholarship research projects that are currently being undertaken by Cohorts 1 – 3 of the Aura CDT, including several Industry Partner Scholarships. Research projects are varied, reflecting the Aura CDT’s unique focus on both energy AND the environment but all fit within our Six Themes.

A: We don’t require a research proposal for applicants to our Scholarships as you choose which of our specific Research Projects are of interest to you. When completing our Supplementary Application Form, you should identify one or two research projects for which you wish to apply. You should also summarise your research interests and reasons for wanting to study with us.

For more information see our How to Apply section.

A: No, you do not need to give us details of a specific academic you would like to work with. For specific Research Project Scholarships and for Industry Scholarships, the research proposal and supervisors are pre-defined. If you wish ask questions of the lead supervisor before applying, please direct these to auracdt@hull.ac.uk and we will ensure that your query is answered. We ask you not to contact supervisors directly.

A: From the second year, candidates will be based at the university of their lead academic supervisor and will graduate from that institution. Dependent on the research project and lead supervisor, this will be either the University of Durham, Hull, Newcastle or Sheffield.