University of Nottingham Rolls-Royce Mechatronics Scholarship 2026

📖 About the Scholarship

The Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) in Manufacturing and On-Wing Technology at the University of Nottingham invites applications for a three-year PhD programme. This programme is conducted in partnership with industry to address key challenges in on-platform manufacturing engineering.

The successful candidate will be based at the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) at the University of Nottingham.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: October 10, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
• Category: Postgraduate, PhD
• Opportunity Location: United Kingdom

🎁 Benefits

• Tuition fees paid and a generous study package.
• Stipend: Approximately £19,237 per year.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a first or upper second-class degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Cybernetics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Possess first-rate analytical and numerical skills with a well-rounded academic background.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop precision mechatronics/robotics systems and algorithms.
• Ability to perform kinematic and/or dynamic analysis of mechanical/robotic systems.
• Proficiency in implementing control and kinematics with hardware-in-the-loop.
• Familiarity with relevant software packages such as MATLAB, SolidWorks/Creo, ROS/OpenCV/python, LabVIEW/C languages.
• Exhibit a driven, professional, and self-dependent work attitude.
• Industry experience is advantageous.
• Ability to produce high-quality presentations and written reports.

📄 Application Process

To apply for the University of Nottingham Rolls-Royce Mechatronics Scholarship:

1. Visit the application portal.
2. Submit your application before the deadline: October 31, 2025.

📌 Contact Information

For further details, visit the University of Nottingham Rolls-Royce Mechatronics Scholarship page.

• Tuition fees paid and a generous study package.
• Stipend of approximately £19,237 a year.