Coventry University is inviting applications from suitably qualified graduates for the PhD Studentships in Improved Bio-recovery of Metals from Lithium-ion Batteries for Sustainable Recycling in the UK for the academic year 2022-2023.

This Coventry University PhD International Studentship is a fully-funded studentship, including tuition fees and stipend/bursary. International and domestic students with previous experience with laboratory-scale bioreactor operation would be advantageous, and knowledge and experience in metal recovery techniques and bioinformatics would also be beneficial will be considered eligible.

Coventry University is a public research university in England. It is ranked 50th nationally and is committed to the principle of academic freedom, founded on a rational inquiry conducted with integrity.

Successfully selected PhD candidates for Coventry University PhD International Studentship will be awarded a bursary, tuition fees, plus additional allowances throughout their study at Coventry University.

• Eligible Countries: UK/EU/International students are eligible to apply for this Coventry University PhD International Studentship.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: PhD study in Improved biorecovery of metals from lithium-ion batteries for sustainable recycling at Coventry can be undertaken.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicants must have Knowledge of basic microbiological and biomolecular techniques.

• How to Apply: The applicants must apply through the university’s application portal. Application for the project must be made here.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• Research proposal
• Two academic
• Scanned copies of your undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree certificates
• Scanned copies of your undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree transcripts/diploma supplements
• A scanned copy of the photo page of your passport
• Admission Requirements: The applicants must have a bachelor’s (honors) degree in a relevant discipline/subject area with a minimum classification of 2:1 and a minimum mark of 60% in the project element (or equivalent), or an equivalent award from an overseas institution and the first degree in microbiology, biotechnology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biological sciences, environmental sciences or a closely-related discipline is essential.
• Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests:
• IELTS – 7.0
• TOEFL IBT – 90