Project proposals are sought, from ETP member universities, in the area of Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Technologies.

The Energy Technology Partnership (ETP) has established an Energy Industry Doctorate Programme in Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Technologies. This programme is addressing the strategic demands of industry and government for ‘industry-ready’, post-doctoral researchers to enhance energy industry innovation and knowledge exchange effectiveness. A defining characteristic of the programme is strong industry engagement where companies are co-investors, support project specification and engage with the research directly.

Proposals should focus on:

• Wind energy;
• Marine energy;
• Bio-energy;
• Solar energy;
• Energy conversion and storage;
• Energy materials;
• Grid and networks;
• Energy utilisation in buildings;
• Carbon Capture and Storage.

Up to 20 studentships will be available to start in 2012.

Download guidance notes to learn more about the programme, deadline for submission and application requirements.