We’re delighted to announce that recruitment is now open for the University of Lincoln’s EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA). This is an opportunity for aspiring researchers to pursue a fully-funded PhD starting in October 2026.

What’s on Offer?

ENACT offers comprehensive 3.5-year PhD studentships with generous funding packages that include:

• Full tuition fees covered
• Maintenance stipend
• Travel and consumables funding
• Supervision by leading academic experts
• Collaboration with external stakeholders from industry and beyond
• Outstanding training and professional development opportunities
• Group project work to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and enhance your publication record

Research Themes

The programme focuses on three cutting-edge research areas that address some of the most pressing challenges of our time:

• Environmental monitoring and sustainability – tackling climate and ecological challenges
• Data-economic machine learning and AI – developing efficient, sustainable AI systems
• Energy systems and materials innovation – advancing clean energy technologies

These themes offer excellent opportunities for robotics and AI researchers to contribute to impactful, real-world applications.

Why Apply?

ENACT provides more than just funding. You’ll be joining a vibrant research community, working on publishable, multi-disciplinary projects whilst developing essential team-working skills. The programme’s structure ensures you’ll gain both deep expertise in your chosen field and the collaborative experience increasingly valued in academic and industrial careers.

How to Apply

Application deadline: 12th November 2025

To explore the available projects, find out more about the programme, and submit your application, visit:

🔗 https://lcas.lincoln.ac.uk/wp/jobs/multiple-fully-funded-phd-opportunities-in-the-epsrc-dla-enact/

You can also visit the ENACT DLA website directly for full details.

Don’t miss this chance to launch your research career with full funding and exceptional support. We look forward to receiving your application!