Doctor of Philosophy in 2D Materials of Tomorrow at University of Cambridge

This four-year doctoral training programme in 2D Materials of Tomorrow is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in 2D Materials of Tomorrow (CDT), and aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills for cutting edge, cross-disciplinary research in the science and applications of two-dimensional materials – a new class of advanced materials with potential to transform modern technologies, from clean energy to quantum engineering.

Faculty: School of Technology  |  Department: Department of Engineering  |  Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-7 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: April 2027, September 2027, April 2028  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

For home students, the project selection will determine whether the student transfers to Cambridge or stays in Manchester. For international students, the destination institution is determined during the pre-application process, but they will still have a choice of projects within their destination institution. The typical length of the PhD thesis will be 60,000–65,000 words A compulsory viva voce examination will follow thesis submission.

Career pathways

At the same time, the Department expects that students will leave with the wider skills necessary to be successful in either an academic or a non-academic career.

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