Last date
27/01/2026
Reward
1,624,938
Qualification
Engineering, Other
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY-PHD SCHOLARSHIPS
Institute of Petroleum Engineering (IPE) - Heriot-Watt University is offering PhD scholarships to UK, EU and international students. The Institute of Petroleum Engineering (IPE) at Heriot-Watt University is the UK’s foremost authority in the teaching and research of engineering challenges facing the oil and gas industry. The focus of IPE Centre for Enhanced Oil Recovery and CO2 Solutions is to develop the fundamental knowledge around various EOR processes and screen potential technologies that can be used by national and international oil and gas companies. Item Description Name HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY-PHD SCHOLARSHIPS Provided By Heriot-Watt University
- Region
- International Region : United Kingdom
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Engineering, Other
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 27/01/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is January 27, 2026.
Eligibility
- Applicants must have a minimum of an upper second-class degree in a relevant scientific subject (or international equivalent).
- An MSc in Physics, Chemical, Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering is beneficial. Applicants should be numerate with an understanding of experimental design and should have experience with modelling multi-phase flow in porous media.
- Prior experience with laboratory work and a working knowledge of reservoir simulation packages or conventional modelling software is essential.
- Applicants are also required to possess the ability to write reports, collate information and present it in a clear and engaging manner.
- Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail are also required.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 1,624,938 The scholarships will cover tuition fees and provide an annual stipend of approximately £15, 000 (INR 16, 24, 938) for the 36 month duration of the project. The funding is available to UK, EU and international students. No. of scholarships is subject to availability, please visit official website.
Application
No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the scholarship, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program.
- Please select PhD programme Petroleum Engineering and include the reference ‘EGIS MS’ on your application.
- You will also need to provide a CV, a supporting statement, a copy of your degree certificate and relevant transcripts and one academic reference.
- You must also provide proof of your ability in the English language (if English is not your mother tongue or if you have not already studied for a degree that was taught in English).
- We require an IELTS certificate showing an overall score of at least 6.5 with no component scoring less than 6.0 or a TOEFL certificate with a minimum score of 90 points.
- Interested applicants are encouraged to discuss the opportunity with the supervisor, Professor Mehran Sohrabi, (m.sohrabi@hw.ac.uk) before applying.
Selection process
- First All the application form will be evaluated.
- After evaluation, eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the scholarship.
- Shortlisting of candidates will be done by authorities.
Contact
Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, Scotland, UK EH14 4AS Tel: +44 (0)131 449 5111 Email: sbe-pgr-apps@hw.ac.uk For more information: Click here Apply Now https://www.hw.ac.uk/
