Recruiting PhD​/EngD Studentships in Battery Science​/Engineering

Considering post graduate study in technology that will be at the forefront of a net zero future?

The Faraday Institution is actively investing in a high-quality portfolio of talent development initiatives to inspire, attract and equip individuals to pursue and thrive in battery related careers in the UK.

Thanks to £3.2 million of funding from the Battery Innovation Programme, through the Department for Business and Trade and delivered by Innovate UK and leveraging £1.34 million co-funding pledged from partners across industry, universities and research technology organisations, the Faraday Institution is funding 36 PhD/EngD studentships at UK partner universities for an October 2026 start.

Universities are currently recruiting – see the full list below and apply today. We thank 22 partner companies, universities and research technology organisations for cofunding many of these opportunities.

Once recruited these researchers will form Cohort 9 of the Faraday Institution PhD Training Programme (equivalent to £5k per year) designed to increase the knowledge, skills and aspirations of UK battery related PhD researchers, and setting up individuals for career success.

Past graduates of the Faraday Institution PhD programme have gone on to successfully secure positions as postdoctoral researchers in academia, scientists in the battery industry, and analysts in the energy storage sector. 85% of cohort 1 to 3 PhDs secured their first roles in the battery sector. Three have even successfully set up their own companies.