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Doctorate in Sustainable Energy

The Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) is a community of researchers at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) that is committed to advancing sustainable energy, and we would love for you to join us. PhD programs are housed within the academic departments at JHU, so PhD students working in sustainable energy span many parts of the university.

As a student interested in doctoral research and in sustainable energy, ROSEI would love to help you find a home at JHU. Provided below is a sample of keywords for sustainable energy research being conducted at JHU, the department where this research is located, and a faculty member or coordinator within that department that has agreed to field inquiries about sustainable energy research in the given department. A link to the different graduate admissions details for each department has also been provided. Please note that each department has its own guidelines regarding time to degree, coursework, examinations, stipend levels, etc. So, please take advantage of the information links and contacts below to learn all you can.

In addition to the brief summaries below you may also want to directly peruse the websites of ROSEI’s core, associate, and affiliated faculty to learn more about the research programs of ROSEI faculty that may resonate with your interests. Once accepted, ROSEI provides both a social and technical program that will allow you to share your research and passions with others in the broader JHU community interested in sustainable energy. PhD students are the heart and soul of JHU and we look forward to welcoming you to joining in on this important research.

ROSEI does not support direct PhD fellowships in sustainable energy at this time, but it does provide support to faculty, who then hire PhD students. Please check back as ROSEI is actively pursuing training grants to support such fellowships in the future.

You can learn more about doctoral research in sustainable energy at one of the information sessions held online by ROSEI faculty. The most recent webinar for PhD admission was held on Nov 1, 2023 and the FAQ from the event is available at the bottom of this page .

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PhD in Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering

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The PhD in Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering at Hohai University (HHU) is a 4 years long program for international students, taught in English.

📖 Introduction

Hohai University is a research university in Nanjing, China under the direct jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education of China. From 1958 to 2000 it was administered by the Ministry of Water Resources.

The university's main focus is the research and study of coastal engineering, hydraulic engineering, water resources, ocean engineering and it primarily educates engineering subjects, with coordinated development of engineering, science, economics, management, arts, and law. It is part of Project 211 (a development initiative by the Chinese government involving over 100 key universities) and has set up a graduate school. It is also a Chinese Ministry of Education Double First-Class Discipline University, with Double First-Class status in certain disciplines.

🏫 About Hohai University (HHU)

Founded in 1915, Hohai University is a key state university under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education of China. Specialized in the research of water conservancy and education of engineering programs, the University provides disciplines ranging from engineering, science to economics, management, liberal arts, and law. It is a member of the University of Project 211, a cross-century project formulated by the Chinese government for the implementation of the strategy of invigorating the country through science, technology, and education.

Currently, there are 3,409 faculty members and 46, 921 students. The University consists of 19 colleges and departments, with 12 post-doctoral programs, 78 Ph.D. programs, 233 master programs, 18 engineering master programs, 11 professional master programs (including MBA, MPA, MSW), and 51 undergraduate programs. Besides, the University houses one key state laboratory and one national engineering research center.

The main campus is located in the Gulou District of Nanjing (No.1, Xikang Road), with two other campuses in Jiangning District (Nanjing) and Xinbei District (Changzhou), occupying an area of about 153 hectares in total.

For further information visit: http://www.hhu.edu.cn

International School

Hohai University is among the first batch of state-authorizing universities to award bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees to foreign students. The University has received students from over 80 countries and regions, most of whom have become senior experts, scholars, and officials in their home countries.

Hohai University is proactively seeking international cooperation opportunities to integrate quality resources both at home and abroad. It has established connections with over 80 institutions around the world and is conducting programs including joint training, mutual credit recognition, short-term student and teacher exchanges, fellowships, and other academic visits.

The International School is committed to the management and service of international students, overseas studies, short-term exchanges, and education of Chinese language and culture.

🏠 Accommodation

Hohai University provides International Students with single room accommodations in their Jiangning Campus.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
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Application Fee:

Tuition fee:

44,000 CNY per year

176,000 CNY in total

Insurance is 800 CNY .

❓ ✅ ❌ Entry Requirements

The minimum age is 18 and the maximum age is 65.

Minimum education level: Master's

All student except from Nigeria are eligible to apply to this program

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Doctor of Philosophy in Hydrology and Water Resources

Description.

(Effective Fall 2019) TIMEFRAME: The program is designed for students interested in the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the hydrologic cycle, as well as water resources systems, environmental studies, or water policy and the social sciences related to water resources. Students may concentrate in one or a combination of these areas but are expected to acquire fundamental proficiency in all aspects of hydrology and water resources. Research-based study programs are individually planned to meet the student's special interests and professional objectives. Time-to-completion for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Hydrology is approximately 3.5-5 years (coursework, research, writing the dissertation, all exams) for well-prepared students. All candidates must submit a dissertation or dissertation publication manuscript which has been judged by the student's committee to be eligible for publication in appropriate scientific journals and present the results at two regional, national, or international scientific meetings.

STUDY TOPICS: Active research areas include hydrogeology, hydrogeochemistry, hydrometeorology, hydroclimatology, environmental hydrology, ground-water hydrology, surface water hydrology, vadose zone hydrology, mathematical and statistical methods in hydrology (including stochastic and numerical modeling), water resources sytems, and water resources policy.

PREPARATION: Doctoral applicants should have completed a Master of Science degree with a major in hydrology, water resources, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or a related field. (Holders of a Bachelor's degree cannot enter the program directly.) Students who have completed all of the required undergraduate mathematics and science prerequisites may have a decreased time to completion. NOTE: Students must have completed at least 2 semesters of calculus and have no more than 4 outstanding course deficiencies at the time of matriculation. All students are expected to acquire basic computer programming/coding skills (e.g. Python, MATLAB, Fortran, C++) and complete a field methods/laboratory-field synthesis course sequence. To satisfy the professional development requirement, students are required to attend weekly seminars and colloquia at the beginning of academic residency, officially enroll in the HWRS colloquium (595A) for at least one semester at some time during residency, and make two formal seminar presentations of their dissertation research (at least one oral presentation) at approved regional, national, or international conferences near the end of their academic residency.

FORMAL EXAMINATIONS: Where gaps exist in background knowledge of basic hydrology and water resources (primary areas of surface water hydrology, subsurface hydrology, water quality-chemistry, water resources systems), first-year doctoral students may be required to complete fundamental core courses in preparation for the Doctoral Qualifying Examination. This exam must be passed by the end of the second semester in residence. After all course work for the Major and Minor has been completed (typically by the end of 2 1/2 to 3 years in residence), the Comprehensive Examination process -- which will include multiple Written exams and one Oral exam -- is initiated. When the Comprehensive Exams have been passed, the student becomes an official doctoral degree candidate. A Final Doctoral Oral Examination, or Dissertation Defense, is required in the final semester. See the PHD HWRS Program Guide for full details.

Apply at the Graduate College website : Click on the Apply Now button for the Program of Study "Hydrology (PHD)." You will be required to upload a variety of documents, including:

All Applicants:
Scanned copies of original transcripts (do not send original transcripts with official seal and signature until after you are accepted into the program)
Names/contact information for three (3) letters of recommendation (referees will submit letters to us online)
Resume or curriculum vitae
Statement of research interests
International Applicants Only: English Proficiency scores also required (details below)

English Proficiency Guidelines: Non-native speakers of English should consult the Graduate College website for information about documenting their proficiency in English . Currently, these minimum scores satisfy the English Proficiency requirement:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score 79 (or 60 on the revised PBT, with no section score lower than 15). Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6
Pearson PTE Academic : Minimum score of 60
Graduate English Language Endorsement from the University of Arizona's Center for English as a Second Language (CESL)
CEPT Full Academic Test at the University of Arizona's Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), minimum total score of 110
Exemptions by Country from submitting English proficiency scores may be found at the Graduate College website, Requirements by Country

Admission deadlines:

Domestic Applicants: January 15 for Fall Semester. October 1 for Spring Semester.
International Applicants: January 15 for Fall Semester. August 1 for Spring Semester.

Students may be eligible for support through Graduate Assistantships in research and teaching, fee waivers (scholarships), and fellowships. Other funding opportunities are provided by the Graduate College at their Financial Resources website .

Degree Program Reqs

(Effective Fall 2019) The degree requires a minimum of 54 semester units in the Major field of study (HWRS) which includes 36 course units and 18 dissertation units. A complementary Minor field of study (number of units varies) is also required (see Doctoral Minor below). All undergraduate prerequisite courses in math and science should be completed by the end of the first year in residence. See the PHD HWRS Program Guide for full details.

UNDERGRADUATE COURSE PREREQUISITES*

Physical geology: 1 semester
College chemistry: 2-semester sequence in inorganic/analytical chemistry
College physics: 2-semester sequence, one course in mechanics and one course in electricity/magnetism or optics/thermodynamics
Fluid mechanics: 1 semester
Mathematics: Calculus 1, calculus 2, vector calculus, and introductory differential equations
Statistics: 1 semester in statistics or probability theory for the physical sciences or engineering
*You must have received a grade of C or higher to satisfy these course prerequisite requirements. Grades below C are not recognized the UA Graduate College.
*Please note that we cannot accept students with more than four undergraduate course deficiencies, and you must have completed at least two semesters of calculus. If you have a course in progress or course/courses to be completed prior to beginning our program, you may note this on the graduate application.

CORE COURSES

No specific core courses are required for doctoral students, although inclusion of one or more in the plan of study may help students prepare for the Doctoral Oral Qualifying Examination (end of second semester/Year 1). Consult with the Director of Graduate Studies-Hydrology for advice.

HWRS 517A Fundamentals of Water Quality (3 units) Fall
HWRS 518 Fundamentals in Subsurface Hydrology (3 units) Fall
HWRS 519 Fundamentals in Surface Hydrology (3 units) Spring
HWRS 528 Fundamentals: Systems Approach to Hydrologic Modeling (3 units) Fall

HWRS PRIMARY FACULTY ADVANCED ELECTIVES

Advanced elective course work must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies-Hydrology. The Doctoral Plan of Study must include a minimum of 21 semester units in this category (includes core courses and HWRS Primary Faculty advanced elective courses). (Independent study, professional development enrollment, and field methods are not included in this category.) Refer fo the PHD HWRS Program Guide for a list of approved HWRS Primary Faculty courses .

OTHER ELECTIVES & TRANSFER COURSE WORK

The plan of study should also include 12 additional units from: 1) the HWRS Primary Faculty course list, 2) approved transfer course work, and/or 3) approved graduate-level courses from other UA departments. Refer fo the PHD HWRS Program Guide for a list of pre-approved courses outside the department. Consult with the Director of Graduate Studies-Hydrology regarding potential transfer course work.

FIELD METHODS

HWRS 513A Field Methods (2 units) Spring
HWRS 513B Field Synthesis (1 unit) Summer Presession (completed by end of May)

DISSERTATION

HWRS 920 Dissertation (18 units total) -- delete any excess units from Doctoral Plan of Study prior to submission

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Enrollment in HWRS 595A Weekly Colloquium, Current Topics in Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences, for at least one semester is required. These units are not included in the Doctoral Plan of Study.
Two oral or poster presentations (minimum one oral) of the doctoral dissertation research at approved regional, national, or international conferences is required. No academic credit is awarded for oral or poster presentations.
Submit an email memo with details to the Director of Graduate Studies-Hydrology (see Program Guide for instructions)

DOCTORAL MINOR

A doctoral minor area of study (outside the department) that complements and supports the dissertation research is required. The minimum semester units required vary by department, ranging from 9-15 semester units (the average is 12 units).
Common Minors and their course prefixes include Applied Mathematics (APPL), Arid Lands Resource Science (ARL), Atmospheric Sciences (ATMO), Chemical Engineering (CHEE), Civil Engineering (CE), Computer Science (CS), Geography and Development (GEOG), Geological Engineering (GEN), Geosciences (GEOS), Global Change (GC), Mining Engineering (MNE), Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis (REM), Renewable Natural Resource Studies (RNR), Soil-Water-Environmental Sciences (ENVS/SWES), and Systems Engineering (SIE). Other Minor areas of study may also be possible.

EXAMINATIONS

End Year 1/Second Semester: Doctoral Qualifying Examination in the Major -- Contact the HAS Program Coordinator for details
End Year 1 Doctoral Qualifying Examination for the Minor -- May be optional, so consult Minor Department
End Year 3 Doctoral Written and Oral Comprehensive Examinations in the Major and Minor -- Initiate after all course work completed
Year 4-5 Doctoral Final Oral Examination -- Dissertation Defense

DISSERTATION ARCHIVAL

Electronic submission of the doctoral dissertation to the Graduate College and archival with ProQuest UMI is required. The department does not require a copy, although members of the student's faculty committee may request a copy of the manuscript.

Be aware of the Graduate College's Steps to Your Degree requirements timeline when planning your examinations (Comprehensive Process and Final Oral/Defense). Allow yourself enough time to make any required revisions of the doctoral dissertation before submission to the Graduate College. The Graduate College's electronic degree audit system includes the following GradPath forms which are required for all Doctor of Philosophy degree candidates. You can complete these forms by logging on to the university's Student UAccess system. You can also refer to the department's PHD HWRS Program Guide and the Dissertation Manuscript Options for instructions and guidance:

Responsible Conduct of Research Form
Only if using external transfer courses
Doctoral Plan of Study
Comprehensive Exam Committee Appointment Form
Announcement of Doctoral Comprehensive Examination
Submitted by Committee Chair
Candidacy Fees charged to student bursar's account upon advancement to doctoral candidacy
Verification of Prospectus/Proposal Approval
Doctoral Dissertation Committee Form
Must be submitted and approved at least one week before the date of final examination/defense
Submission of Final Dissertation Manuscript for Archiving
Exit Survey

Learning Outcomes

Refer to the Assessment section for learning outcomes and measures.

General Inquiry:

[email protected]

Admissions Contact:

Lupe Romero

Director of Graduate Studies:

Martha P.L. Whitaker

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Energy Engineering Ph.D.

Lead the way in tackling today's pressing energy problems with a high-quality graduate engineering education at UND

The world’s energy problems are significant, and require the most advanced research and the top minds to solve them. As the world leader in energy-related research and education, you’ll benefit from one of the strongest doctoral programs in energy engineering.

Why earn a Ph.D. in energy engineering?

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

Today's energy-strapped world needs leaders with the highest level of knowledge and research expertise. This UND graduate program focuses on energy engineering fundamentals, along with independent research and career preparation. You will have the flexibility to customize you doctoral program according to your greatest interests.

UND is a world leader in energy-related research and education. You'll benefit from a strong doctoral program that will help you:

Master fundamental topics in energy engineering and be able to apply them to research problems with practical significance.
Be proficient at research, with the skills you need to formulate, assess and document a hypothesis.
Be proficient at designing, conducting and managing an independent energy or energy-related research project.
Broaden your opportunities in a variety of energy-related industries, or choose a career path in academia.

Energy Engineering Ph.D. Research

You'll have the opportunity to perform research ranging from fundamental to applied – including technology development, demonstration, and commercialization efforts.

Research interest fall into the following broad categories:

Stationary power generation including increasing energy efficiency from existing and new systems, renewable energy systems, clean coal technologies, carbon sequestration, and hydrogen production.
Production of liquid and gaseous fuels (ethanol, biodiesel, hydrogen, methane for example) and specialty chemicals from biomass, fossil fuels and other resources, including infrastructure development.
Transmission and distribution systems, including approaches to integrate distributed generation produced from renewable resources.
Environmental cleanup and protection of air, water, and soil, focusing on energy and industrial generated sources.
Integration of social, political, regulatory, and legal into the development and implementation of new technologies.

Ph.D. in Energy Engineering at UND

Gain extensive expertise in a specialization (track), as well as proficiency in executing on energy-related research.

Develop the expertise and research proficiency to invent and develop new energy technologies and future advances.

Work with faculty from related disciplines to create the interdisciplinary and integrative research paradigms needed for comprehensive research.

Choose research projects of interest to your company, allowing you work on your doctoral degree without leaving your current job.

Participate in research conducted with the Institute for Energy Studies or in collaboration with the world-renowned Energy & Environmental Research Center .

Study at a Carnegie Doctoral Research Institution ranked #151 by the NSF. Students are an integral part of UND research.

Energy Engineering Ph.D. Careers

A doctoral degree in energy engineering offers you the widest range of opportunities, from top positions at global energy leaders, to government agencies, to opportunities in higher learning. Many may choose to enter the field of academia as a professor or senior researcher.

UND bearers of doctoral degrees in energy engineering have gone onto careers in top regional and global energy firms. Some of the biggest companies hiring energy engineers today include:

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Energy Engineering Ph.D. Courses

ENE 501. Managing Energy Resources and Policy. 3 Credits.

In the face constantly increasing uncertainty within energy(oil and gas) sector, reduced oil prices and increasing demand for energy, it should come as no surprise that Sustainable use of energy resources is the only way out. Sustainable use of energy resources is at the forefront of strategic plans for businesses, public sector/government organizations and individuals as well. All the modules of this course will extensively explore all the tools available for energy systems modeling that can influence efficient energy policies for the policy makers. Prerequisite: College of Engineering and Mines Graduate students or consent of instructor. S.

ENE 510. Energy Systems Engineering I. 3 Credits.

Provides the framework to perform high level designs of various energy systems and develop a comparative analysis of various energy conversion systems including cost, social acceptability, and environmental consequences. This course is one of a two part series with ENE 511 that can be taken in either order. Prerequisite: College of Engineering and Mines graduate student or instructor consent. S.

ENE 512. Energy Systems Optimization. 3 Credits.

This course will introduce deterministic, numerical optimization and troubleshooting methods used for finding feasible and optimal solutions to energy systems challenges. Prerequisite: ENE 510 or ENE 511 , or instructor consent. On demand.

ENE 530. Applied Engineering Business Analysis. 3 Credits.

This course is an interdisciplinary Engineering Business Analysis course utilizing case studies to illustrate Global standards for Engineering Business Analysis. This will allow students to practice using real-world examples to help understand what drives change, how to define business needs and the effective ways to design solutions that will bring about the desired changes. Students will have the background and training required for certification through the International Institute for Business Analysis. Prerequisite: College of Engineering and Mines graduate student or instructor consent. F.

ENE 522. Energy Storage Systems l. 3 Credits.

This course is designed to focus mainly on Energy Storage systems with focus on Lithium Ion Batteries technologies.(LiFePO4/G and NMC/G) technology Cells. The course will look at why they are so valuable in the energy storage and E-mobility technology. Prerequisite: ENE 510 or ENE 511 , or instructor consent.

ENE 533. Project Dynamics & Strategy Modeling. 3 Credits.

The course is designed to help understand the dynamic behavior of engineering projects. The focus here is to help project managers and sponsors adapt to the realities of the complexity, uncertainty and the significant risks that can arise from unclear scope, compressed schedules and changing political situations using the application of system dynamics. Prerequisite: ENGR 554 and ENGR 556 , or instructor consent. S.

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Several college ranking sites put UND’s Energy Engineering Ph.D. program in the top best online programs in nation. We’re well regarded for our educational quality, affordability and career outcomes.

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UND’s online engineering courses mirror those offered on campus. As an online doctoral student, you’ll follow the same curriculum, watch the same lectures and have the same deadlines for completing lessons and exams as a student on campus. Depending on the professor you may:

Access course materials, assignments and recorded lectures.
Communicate with engineering faculty and classmates.

All engineering online courses follow the UND semester-based schedule noted in the academic calendar. Some online courses may have optional opportunities for live Zoom class lectures instead of watching pre-recorded lecture videos which all online courses have available.

Flexible Online Ph.D. in Energy Engineering Courses

With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance work, family, and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere at any time.

Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:

Lesson modules
Streaming video content
Virtual libraries
Posted lectures
Online simulations

There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through online discussion boards, polls, and chat rooms.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure and deadlines.

Campus Visits

For doctoral students completing the program by online delivery, a minimum of three campus visits are required and you'll need to make a presentation during each visit. One of these presentations can be the oral presentation for the qualifying exam. Additionally, a Ph.D. candidate should be present for the Ph.D. dissertation defense.

Top-Tier Online Energy Engineering Ph.D.

Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a combination of online and on campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't be alone in your online learning journey and you'll have resources and services tailored to your needs. No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on campus student.

Same degree: All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) . Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
Real interaction: You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
Your own academic advisor: As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
Free online tutoring: We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
Unlimited academic coaching: Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND's libraries. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
24/7 technical support: UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.

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Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

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About the Hydro Group

The Water Resources and Hydrogeology Program falls under the umbrella of the Department of Earth System Science (ESS) within the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability at Stanford University . Our research interests span a range of topics including the scientific basis for water resources management with special interest in developing regions, ecohydrology, global freshwater vulnerability, surface-groundwater interactions, groundwater allocation policy, fluid flow and solute transport processes, innovative simulation techniques, and cutting-edge technologies in hydrogeophysics and remote sensing for near-surface hydrology.

Graduate Program

PhD track (MS is not required to apply directly to the PhD program) Combines earth sciences and engineering Research integrates field data with quantitative modeling

The Stanford Hydro Group consists of graduate students and post-doctoral research associates working with Professor Steven Gorelick . We interact with faculty in other Stanford departments and many scientists around the world.

The Hydro Group has taken the lead in developing the Global Freshwater Initiative through the Woods Institute for the Environment.

Global Freshwater Initiative

The Global Freshwater Initiative (GFI) is developing strategies that promote the long-term viability of freshwater supplies for people and ecosystems threatened by climate change, shifts in land use, increasing population, decaying infrastructure and groundwater over-pumping.

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FUSE Project

FUSE (Food-water-energy for Urban Sustainable Environments) is a transdisciplinary 3-year research project (2018-2021) involving the Food-Water-Energy Nexus (FWE) in Pune (India). The project will develop a long-term systems model that can be used to identify viable paths to sustainability. It brings together scientists, engineers, economists, and stakeholder engagement experts from Stanford University in California, USA, IIASA (International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis) in Laxenburg, Austria, UFZ (Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research) in Leipzig, Germany, and ÖFSE (Austrian Foundation for Development Research) in Vienna, Austria. The project is a not-for-profit research effort and is part of the Sustainable Urbanisation Global Initiative of JPI Urban Europe and the Belmont Forum. Each of the national teams is supported individually by its own national science funding agency.

Jordan Water Project

In arid regions throughout the world, water system security is at a tipping point due to a confluence of drivers that include severely limited water supplies, rapid population growth and demographic shifts, climate change and variability, transboundary competition for shared freshwater resources, and institutional dysfunction. The overarching challenge is to sustain the human-natural system in the presence of rapid environmental and socioeconomic change. This interdisciplinary effort is aimed at developing a new approach to evaluate policies to enhance sustainability of freshwater resource systems. Our research is focused on Jordan, which is one of the ten water poorest countries in the world.

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Hydraulic and Hydrologic Engineering

Hydraulic and Hydrologic engineers work to prevent floods, to supply water for cities, industry and irrigation, to treat wastewater, to protect beaches, and to manage and redirect rivers. In the hydraulics and hydrology profession you will be using scientific study of the properties, distribution, and circulation of water on the surface of the land, in the soil and underlying rocks, and in the atmosphere.

In Civil Engineering's Hydraulic and Hydrologic Engineering specialty group, also sometimes termed Water Resources Engineering, you will deal with problems and issues involving the flow and storage of water. Specific applications have traditionally arisen in urban drainage, measures for mitigating the effects of floods and droughts, water supply, water treatment, and coastal protection. More recently, the flow implications for water quality have become of greater concern, and the transport of sediment, nutrients, and pollutants in natural or engineered watercourses has received greater attention. The Hydraulic and Hydrologic Faculty members are particularly interested in applying the latest software and hardware technologies to investigate, understand, and model fundamental flow and transport processes with the widest range of applications. Research opportunities may be found in projects dealing with turbulent flows, watershed hydrology, environmental hydraulics, and contaminant transport. The Hydromechanics and Burke Research Laboratories give undergraduate and graduate students hands-on learning opportunities to expand their experience here at Purdue.

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IAHR-Hohai Scholarship Offer for Enrolment in the PhD Program 2022

Hohai University (HHU) is the largest university in the world dedicated to the research and education in the area of hydro-environment science and engineering. Its discipline of Hydraulic Engineering ranks No. 1 nationwide and its discipline of Environmental Science and Engineering ranks No. 8th among all Chinese universities. The International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR), founded in 1935, is a worldwide independent member-based organization of over four thousand engineers and water specialists working in fields related to the hydro-environmental sciences and their practical application.

As part of a collaboration agreement between IAHR and HHU signed by the Presidents of the two bodies in 2015, a Committee on Higher Education and E-Learning has been established within the Innovation and Professional Development Division (IPD) of the Association. This Committee has been formed with a view to enhance higher education cooperation among IAHR members globally, and especially in talent cultivation and professional training. The IAHR-Hohai Collaborative Committee is committed to international collaboration among universities and research institutions in the hydro-environment domain in terms of discipline and cross-discipline development, teaching materials and textbook development, and teaching methodology improvement.

The IAHR-Hohai Collaborative Committee will offer “IAHR-Hohai Scholarship” to selected international students to pursue their PhD degrees in the hydro-environment area at Hohai University.

Details of the IAHR-Hohai Scholarship offers are outlined below:

PhD Programs

The PhD programs covered by IAHR-Hohai Scholarship will be offered in English and include the following:

1. Hydrology and Water Resources

2. Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering

3. Hydraulic and River Dynamic

4. Hydraulic Structure Engineering

5. Harbour, Coastal and Off-shore Engineering

6. Civil Engineering

7. Environment Engineering

Education Duration for PhD Programs

Hohai University follows a flexible schooling system. The standard duration of the Doctoral program is 4 years. The minimum duration is 3 years and the maximum is 6 years.

Those who have completed all courses stipulated in the academic plan and passed all the exams and thesis defense shall be awarded the doctoral diploma. Those who pass the degree examination shall be awarded the doctoral degree. According to the relevant regulations of Ministry of Education of China, graduate students taught in English must reach level 3 of <Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages> before they can obtain the PhD degree.

Qualification for Application

Doctoral applicants should possess a master' s degree or its equivalent and should be under age 40. All admitted students should be registered as IAHR student members.

Application Deadline

Jul. 15th, 2022.

Application Method

Complete the online application through IAHR-Hohai Scholarship portal at http://admission.hhu.edu.cn and pay the non-refundable 400RMB application fee.

Application Documents

1. Scanned copy of the passport (Valid after Aug.30, 2023);

2. Scanned copies of all the original diplomas and degrees starting from undergraduate (Chinese or English version); Those to be graduated should provide the proof of graduation from current school.

3. Scanned copies of the official transcripts with all the courses starting from the undergraduate (Chinese or English version);

4. Curriculum vitae (Consecutive study experiences since undergraduate);

5. Scanned copies of the China visa and residence permit, including all the study experiences. Upload your passport instead if there isn't any;

6. A personal statement or research plan, at least 800 words;

7. English language proficiency certificate (IELTS, GRE, TOFEL);

8. Two recommendation letters from associate professors or above in a related academic field (English or Chinese version);

9. Foreigner Physical Examination Form (see Attachment 1). The applicant should conduct the examination strictly according to the list. The result is valid for 6 months.

10.Catalogue and abstract of published papers if there is any;

11. Non-criminal record.

12. Signed personal commitment (see Attachment 2).

Scholarships Privilege

The Scholarship covers tuition, on campus accommodation, comprehensive insurance and a monthly allowance of 3500RMB.

Admission and Announcement

Admission decisions will take into account the educational background, courses and grades, any publications, research plan, the interview etc. Hohai University will contact only those candidates who are admitted and send them the admission notices and visa forms.

The students will live on Xikang Road Campus. The facilities include the bed, desk, closet, chair, hot water, internet access, toilet and public laundry room.

Visa Application and Registration

Those who are admitted shall submit the admission notice, visa application for studying in China (JW202 Form), physical report and blood test report to their local Chinese Embassy or Consulate in order to apply for a student (X1) visa to China. The applicant shall register at Hohai University within the appointed time given on the admission notice. Admitted applicants who do not provide the required official degree certificates as proof of graduation upon arrival will be rejected to join the program.

In case of force majeure, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, the time and method of registration shall be subject to official notices or emails.

International School

Add: No.1, Xikang Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China

Zip Code: 210098

Tel: +86 25 83787955

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://ie.hhu.edu.cn

Attachments

1. Foreigner Physical Examination Form

2. Personal Commitment

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Fast Facts About Hydropower

Principal Energy Use: Electricity Forms of Energy: Kinetic, Potential

Hydropower, also known as hydroelectricity, is a semi-renewable resource that uses the flow of water to generate electricity. We categorize this resource as semi-renewable, because it has to be carefully managed to ensure we are not using it faster than it can be replenished. There are two major approaches to generating electricity from hydropower:

Storage hydroelectric systems store water for later use, which makes them a versatile resource for the grid. For example, large hydroelectric dams can be sited on rivers with valleys, creating an artificial lake or reservoir. Turbines and generators in the powerhouse generate electricity when water flows from higher-to-lower elevation. The six largest electricity generation facilities in the world are all conventional storage hydropower facilities.
Run-of-river systems are generally smaller and use the river’s natural flow to generate electricity, so there is no water being stored and less disruption to the natural river system.

Hydro can also be used to store electricity in systems called pumped storage hydropower . These systems pump water to higher elevation when electricity demand is low so they can use the water to generate electricity during periods of high demand. Pumped storage hydropower represents the largest share (> 90%) of global energy storage capacity today.

Note: The small amount of marine/ocean-based hydropower is not included in this data and is covered on our Ocean Energy page.

Significance

6% of world 🌎 2% of US 🇺🇸

Electricity Generation

15% of world 🌎 6% of US 🇺🇸

Hydroelectric Capacity by Type

Conventional Storage and Run-of-River Systems (Electricity Generation) 90%

Pumped Storage Systems (Energy Storage) 10%

Global Electricity Generation from Hydropower

Increase: ⬆6% (2017-2022)

Most Installed Capacity

China 30% 🇨🇳 of global hydroelectric generation installed capacity (excluding pumped storage)

Most Generation

China 32% 🇨🇳 of global hydroelectricity generation

Highest Penetration

Paraguay >99% 🇵🇾 of country’s electricity generation comes from hydroelectricity

Washington 27% of US hydroelectric generation installed capacity

Washington 27% of US hydroelectricity generation

Washington 55% of state’s electricity generation comes from hydroelectricity

Note: These figures do not account for non-utility scale or off-grid hydropower generation.

Pumped Storage Hydropower

China 22% 🇨🇳 of global pumped storage installed capacity

Share of Global Energy Storage Capacity

Pumped Storage Hydropower: 92% Lithium-Ion Batteries: 5% Other: 3%

Pumped Storage “Roundtrip” Efficiency

70-85% of the energy used to pump water uphill can be converted back into electricity

Global Pumped Storage Capacity

Increase: ⬆10% (2016-2021)

Co-benefits: flood control, water storage for agricultural, residential, commercial, recreational purposes
Can be used to “black start” the electricity grid after major outages*
The lowest-cost source of electricity globally based on LCOE**
Qualifies under some nations’ renewable energy targets (although large hydro may not count in some jurisdictions due to environmental impacts)
Financial incentives such as production tax credits (PTC) and feed-in tariffs
Pumped Storage alleviates intermittency when integrating other renewables
Site-specific resource, only available in some geographies
Droughts and climate change can impact water cycle, changing long-term resource availability
Competing downstream uses for water can limit its use for electricity generation
Destruction of cultural heritage sites and human settlements, forcing mass relocation and compensation
Flooding of terrestrial habitat, disrupting ecosystems that rely on lakes and rivers
Impacts on aquatic species (e.g., fish mortality and barriers to migration); may also be culturally and economically important to Indigenous communities
Seasonal changes in reservoir levels can affect soil quality and crop yields
Seismic impacts from large reservoirs
Expensive initial capital costs to build dams
Lengthy planning, permitting, and construction process
Local opposition to dam construction (NIMBY/BANANA***)
Inconsistent policy support
Movement to remove dams due to environmental harms

* Black start - recovering from a blackout by individually restarting power systems and gradually reconnecting them to form an interconnected grid ** LCOE (levelized cost of electricity) - price for which a unit of electricity must be sold for system to break even *** NIMBY - not in my backyard; BANANA - build absolutely nothing anywhere near anything

Climate Impact: Low to Medium

Near-zero carbon emissions during operation
However, reservoirs created by dams can flood ecosystems upstream in some climates, releasing significant amounts of methane (a potent GHG) as vegetation decomposes, which potentially negates climate benefits

Environmental Impact: Medium to High

No local air pollution
Dams can submerge natural habitat, cultural heritage sites, and human settlements, potentially displacing tens of thousands
Impacts to aquatic ecosystems can disrupt life cycles by blocking or injuring migratory species
Some run-of-river systems can avoid major environmental impacts

Updated October 2023

Before You Watch Our Lecture on Hydroelectric Power

We assign videos and readings to our Stanford students as pre-work for each lecture to help contextualize the lecture content. We strongly encourage you to review the Essential videos and readings below before watching our lecture on Hydroelectric Power . Include selections from the Optional and Useful list based on your interests and available time.

Hydropower 2021 . NEED.org. 2023. (4 pages) An excellent overview of hydropower.
Is It a Lake, or a Battery? A New Kind of Hydropower Is Spreading Fast . The New York Times. May 2, 2023. (1 page) A good explanation of pumped storage and how it is rapidly expanding.
What Is the Future of Hydropower? . CNBC. May 28, 2022. (16 min) Examines the role of hydropower in the transition to a fossil fuel-free world.
Hydroelectric Power Plant Virtual Tour . MidAmerican Energy. October 4, 2013. (10 min) A history of hydropower in the US and an overview of how a hydroelectric power plant works.
California Hydroelectric Facilities Continue to Respond to Prices Despite Drought . EIA Today in Energy. December 1, 2021. (1 page) How California's hydropower generation responded to higher late afternoon electricity prices in 2021 during drought conditions.
Three Gorges Dam Project . Ali Kazi. November 18, 2012. (7 min) An overview of the world's largest hydropower plant.

Optional and Useful

Brazil: Drought Hits Hydropower Plants, Bolsonaro Asks People to Cut Down on Power Consumption . WION. September 10, 2021. (1 min) The impacts of drought on Sao Paulo, an area dependent on hydroelectric power.
State Water Project: An Aerial Tour 2021 . California DWR. May 11, 2021. (11 min). Sacramento Bee. May 12, 2021. (11 min) An aerial tour of the California State Water Project.
Hydropower & Pump Storage | Dan Reicher | StorageX International Symposium . Stanford Energy. September 24, 2021. (90 min) Dan Reicher of Stanford University speaks on hydropower and pump storage.
Renewables 2023 Global Status Report - Hydropower . REN21. 2023. (6 pages) Market and industry trends for hydropower.
Drought Effects on Hydroelectricity Generation in Western U.S. Differed by Region in 2021 . EIA Today in Energy. March 30, 2022. (1 page) Shows how hydropower generation in California and the Pacific Northwest responded differently to drought conditions in 2021.
Dam Reservoirs May Be Much Bigger Sources of Carbon Emissions Than We Thought . Popular Science. May 14, 2021. (2 pages) Discusses new research showing that dams may release potentially huge amounts of carbon.
Rethinking Hydropower for Energy & Environmental Sustainability . CleanTechnica. April 24, 2021. (1 page) Describes a new approach to hydropower — small, cascading installations designed to preserve river connectivity.

Our Lecture on Hydroelectric Power

This is our Stanford University Understand Energy course lecture on hydropower. We strongly encourage you to watch the full lecture to understand hydroelectric power as an energy system and to be able to put this complex topic into context. For a complete learning experience, we also encourage you to watch / read the Essential videos and readings we assign to our students before watching the lecture.

Presented by: David Freyberg, PhD ; Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University; Senior Fellow, Woods Institute for the Environment Recorded on: May 24, 2023 Duration: 78 minutes

(Clicking on a timestamp will take you to YouTube.) 0:00 Introduction to Hydroelectric Power 6:27 Power of Flowing Water and Energy Transformation 8:09 History and Context of Hydroelectric Power 19:16 Energy Systems and Hydroelectric Facilities 44:12 Hydropower Operations 58:25 Summary of Hydropower Features and Limitations 1:00:24 Impacts and Issues of Hydroelectric Power

Additional Resources About Hydropower

Stanford university.

Water Resources and Hydrogeology Program
Steven Gorelick - Groundwater management, hydrology
Dan Reicher - Hydropower, river conservation, energy policy

Government and International Organizations

International Energy Agency (IEA) Hydroelectricity
US Bureau of Reclamation Hydropower Program
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Institute for Water Resources (IWR)
US Energy Information Administration (EIA) Hydropower , Hydropower Explained
US Energy Information Administration (EIA) Today in Energy Hydroelectric
US Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) Hydropower Basics
California Department of Water Resources Division of Safety of Dams
Bonneville Power Administration Hydropower Impact
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Project Hydrosource

Industry Organizations

National Hydropower Association

Other Organizations and Resources

REN21 Renewables 2023 Global Status Report Hydropower
National Energy Education Development (NEED) Hydropower
Foundation for Water & Energy Education
Low Impact Hydro Institute
HydroPower Sustainability Alliance
ClearPath Hydropower Policy | State of Play
International Journal on Hydropower & Dams
Hydro Review: The Latest in Hydroelectric Power News

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NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Posted on: 2 October 2023

PhD Candidate in hydropower

Job Information

Offer description.

This is NTNU

NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.

At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.

You will find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here.

About the job

For a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree.

We have a vacancy for a PhD candidate at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering ( https://www.ntnu.edu/ept ). The successful candidate will conduct research in the Waterpower laboratory ( https://www.ntnu.edu/ept/laboratories/waterpower#/view/about ). The laboratory has rich history over 100 years to design and to develop hydro turbines in cooperation with industries. The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art research infrastructure of hydro turbines, including Francis turbine, pump-turbine and Pelton turbine.

The candidate will work on a research project (Store2hydro) financed by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe framework. Research activities in NTNU (Waterpower laboratory) focuses on reversible pump-turbine and improving flexibility. The research aims to develop technological solution for the pump-turbine to minimize the cavitation. The research on pump-turbine strongly collaborate with Uppsala universitet, Sweden. The project work collaborates with other partners in Europe, and gives opportunity to the phd student to exchange ideas and make network. The phd student will also have opportunity to attend the conference and project meeting.

For a position as a PhD Candidate, along with the research on the project, the goal is to complete doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree. The position duration is for 36 months.

Your immediate leader is Head of Department.

Duties of the position

Undertake the necessary courses as part of the PhD program and complete the PhD admission procedure.
Perform research under the research project (store2hydro) and report the progress on a regular basis (follow the project milestones and deliverable) in agreement with the supervisor(s).
Conduct experimental and numerical research according to the research plan in the research project. The candidate must expect to conduct experiments (including preparing the test rig) and numerical simulations independently.
Communication and dissemination of research results are core requirement therefore the candidate is expected to write and publish high-quality journal articles, and present her/his work at international conferences.

Required selection criteria

You must have a professionally relevant background in hydropower, turbomachine, computational fluid dynamic and fluid mechanic.
Your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree program, where 120 credits are obtained at master's level
You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and an average grade from the master's degree program, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared with NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic basis. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be assessed if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.
You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's doctoral program ( https://www.ntnu.edu/iv/doctoral-programme )
Proven skills/track record in the relevant areas of research (hydropower, fluid mechanics, turbomachinery)
Interest in communication and dissemination of research results, including participation in project related activities and fulfilling the obligations.
Excellent written and communication English language skills
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

The appointment is to be made in accordance with Regulations on terms of employment for positions such as postdoctoral fellow, Phd candidate, research assistant and specialist candidate and Regulations concerning the degrees of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) and Philosodophiae Doctor (PhD) in artistic research national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant

Preferred selection criteria

• Knowledge of hydro turbine and the experiments. • Knowledge of turbine optimization technique is advantageous. • Knowledge of programming/software, MATLAB, Python, OpenFOAM, LabView, etc. • Research quality and publications – Journal and conference papers • Genuine interest in research and willingness to learn and carry out high quality research

Personal characteristics

We are looking for highly dedicated, well-organized, team player with excellent communication skill and motivated to contribute in the store2hydro project by conducting high quality research.

Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.

exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
employee benefits

Salary and conditions

As a PhD candidate (code 1017) you are normally paid from gross NOK 532 200 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is 3 years. Appointment to a PhD position requires that you are admitted to the PhD programme in Engineering, ( https://www.ntnu.edu/iv/doctoral-programme ) within three months of employment, and that you participate in an organized PhD programme during the employment period.

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The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants , and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

The position is subject to external funding, EU store2hydro project .

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.

About the application

The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English.

Publications and other scientific work must be attached to the application. Please note that your application will be considered based solely on information submitted by the application deadline. You must therefore ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria specified above.

The application must include:

A cover letter, which describes why you are the best suitable candidate for this position. (Maximum 1-page A4 size).
CV and certificates
transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's and master's degrees. If you have not completed the master's degree, you must submit a confirmation that the master's thesis has been submitted.
A copy of the master's thesis. If you recently have submitted your master's thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed master's degree must be presented before taking up the position.
Academic works (publications), if any – you would like to be considered in the assessment (up to 05 works)
Name, current affiliation and email address of three referees – should be included in CV. If referee does not respond to our request within time limit, your application may not be shortlisted.

If all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education, both bachelor's and master's education, in addition to other higher education. Description of the documentation required can be found here . If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach this as well.

We will take joint work into account. If it is difficult to identify your efforts in the joint work, you must enclose a short description of your participation.

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal and interpersonal qualities. Motivation, ambitions, and potential will also count in the assessment of the candidates.

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA.

General information

Working at NTNU

NTNU believes that inclusion and diversity is our strength. We want to recruit people with different competencies, educational backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to solving our social responsibilities within education and research. We will facilitate for our employees’ needs.

NTNU is working actively to increase the number of women employed in scientific positions and has a number of resources to promote equality.

EPT has established EPT Women in Science. The group is focused on supporting female PhD Candidates, Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Assistants and permanent academic employees within the Department. This support aims to help develop the careers of female PhD Candidates, Postdocs and Research Assistants, and is also made visible to our student body to encourage them to consider an academic path. As part of the EPT Women in Science initiative we are building an international network, inviting prominent female academics within and beyond the field of Engineering to speak at our events.

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The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you want to reserve yourself from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation . You will be notified if the reservation is not accepted.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Chirag Trivedi, telephone +47 73 59 38 49, email: [email protected]. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Ingrid Wiggen, e-mail: [email protected].

If you think this looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation.

Application deadline: 16.10.2023

EU Research project

The research project (Store2hydro) is financed by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe framework. Grant Agreement from EU portal: GA Declaration - GAP-101136176 - 999977851

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Students completing the WRE program will meet the coursework requirements to attain Professional Hydrologist certification through the American Institute of Hydrology (AIH). Prior to graduation, all students in WRE will be required to show competence in mathematics to the level of applied differential equations (MTH 256), have a year of calculus-based physics and chemistry at the undergraduate level.

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Community experiences of co-creating applied theatre decision labs for conflict resolution in place-based climate change adaptation

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UCL Energy Institute MPhil/PhD

London, Bloomsbury

UCL Energy Institute delivers world-leading learning, research and policy support on the challenges of climate change and energy security. Our multidisciplinary research programme and strong industry links provide an excellent foundation for your Energy PhD study. Our graduates are employed by the world's foremost academic, industry and governmental institutions.

UK tuition fees (2024/25)

Overseas tuition fees (2024/25), programme starts, applications accepted.

Research degree students start their programme in BSEER in September or January each academic year. Starting at other times is by exception where a strong justification is made.

Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a relevant subject, is essential. Exceptionally: where applicants have other suitable research or professional experience, they may be admitted without a Master's degree; or where applicants have a lower second-class UK Honours Bachelor's degree (2:2) (or equivalent) they must possess a relevant Master's degree to be admitted. We expect any successful application to include a sufficiently strong and convincing proposal, and those holding a Master's degree are typically well prepared to provide one. Relevant work experience is highly desirable.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

If you are intending to apply for a time-limited visa to complete your UCL studies (e.g., Student visa, Skilled worker visa, PBS dependant visa etc.) you may be required to obtain ATAS clearance . This will be confirmed to you if you obtain an offer of a place. Please note that ATAS processing times can take up to six months, so we recommend you consider these timelines when submitting your application to UCL.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website .

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

Most energy problems are multidisciplinary in nature, spanning science, engineering and the social sciences. UCL Energy Institute brings together different perspectives in energy demand, energy supply, and energy systems research, transcending boundaries between academic disciplines to create world-leading research and policy support on the challenges of climate change, energy security, and social justice.

As an MPhil or PhD student with us, you will conduct your own original energy related research. If you have a research idea that falls within our research themes, an MPhil/PhD at UCL Energy Institute could be the right path for you. To get started with your application, follow the four step process on our ‘ How to apply for an Energy MPhil/PhD ’ page.

Who this course is for

This MPhil/PhD is for applicants with a strong interest or background in energy issues who want to do multi-disciplinary research to solve societal problems and explore innovative solutions. For example, if your energy interests are at the intersection of policy and science; engineering and economics; or the social sciences and technology, this PhD could be for you. It is suitable for both recent Master’s graduates as well as early or mid-career professionals.

What this course will give you

Studying with us is about excelling at your own field of study, being exposed to new perspectives and methodologies, and developing communication and networking skills. PhD students are core to our activities and are a key priority in terms of current and future state-of-the-art energy demand, energy supply and energy systems research here in the UK and around the world.

We are part of The Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources , home to four specialist sustainability-focussed Institutes in UCL’s Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment. Our degree programme offers students a unique opportunity to work alongside world-leading researchers across our School’s sustainability foci, giving you the opportunity to develop your research skills and opening new career opportunities in the broad field of environment, energy and resources.

We offer a world-leading research environment. In the latest national research assessment ( REF 2021 ), our Faculty were number one for Research Power in the built environment, with 91% of our Faculty’s research was deemed ‘World Leading’ and ‘Internationally Excellent’. Much of our research is undertaken in partnership with government and industry to ground it in real-world impact.

The foundation of your career

The UCL Energy Institute aims to train highly employable graduates who are equipped with the required analytical capability, research knowledge, management skills, and professional values to become leaders and entrepreneurs in their chosen field. Leadership, communication, teamwork, language and business skills are refined in the high-quality multidisciplinary research environment through our taught programmes, workshops, and internal and external seminars.

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“About a year before I finished, I saw that the British Energy regulator, Ofgem, was advertising for someone with the same experience and skill set I’d been developing over my Masters and then PhD… I feel very confident that my PhD played a major role in making sure I was qualified for the role and hope that it will help me progress with my career in future too.” Moira Nicolson, UCL Energy Institute PhD Graduate

Employability

A PhD indicates a highly qualified researcher, capable of independent analytic thought. It is essential for those interested in pursuing careers in academia, and it is also a highly regarded qualification for those wishing to attain senior management positions in industry, non-profit and public sector organisations, and consultancies. Our alumni have gone on to careers in academic teaching and research as well as industry and policy organisations.

Supervision and mentorship is available from world-leading researchers with national and international contacts and collaborations across government, industry, non-profit and academic sectors. These links provide real opportunities to network and collaborate with a variety of external partners. Students have the opportunity to showcase their research at national and international conferences with support from the programme. Our students also gain access to networking events, career workshops, and national and international seminars held by the UCL Energy Institute and other institutes within the school. Students also sometimes self-organise their own networking initiatives, seminars, and workshops.

Teaching and learning

Initially, you will be registered for the MPhil degree. If you wish to proceed to a PhD, you will be required to pass an 'Upgrade' assessment. The purpose of the upgrade is to assess your progress and ability to complete your PhD programme to a good standard and in a reasonable time frame.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) consists of a piece of supervised research, normally undertaken over a period of three years full-time or five years part time. Assessment is by means of a thesis, which should demonstrate your capacity to pursue original research based upon a good understanding of the research techniques and concepts appropriate to the discipline.

Full-time PhD research involves full-time study. You should expect to dedicate around 35 hours per week to your work. You should meet frequently with your supervisors and engage with the departmental and UCL communities more widely through events, training, and networking opportunities.

Research areas and structure

Energy and the Built Environment
Energy and Economics
Energy and Engineering
Energy and Health
Energy and Human Dimensions
Energy and Policy
Energy and Resources
Energy and Transport

Research environment

"I very much enjoyed doing the PhD, particularly as I had great support in a truly multi-disciplinary environment, and had the freedom to design and develop my own topic. The knowledge and skills that I gained during the PhD were an important part of helping me to put theory into practice through my current position" - Peter Warren, UCL Energy Institute PhD graduate

UCL Energy Institute is helping to build a globally sustainable energy system through training future energy leaders, innovative multidisciplinary research and impactful collaborations governments and industries. We have a large PhD cohort working on a wide range of projects across energy demand, energy supply, and energy systems. Our staff and students have a passion to make the world a better place, and a commitment to creating and communicating evidence to achieve this goal.

All students are initially registered for an MPhil degree. Those studying full-time for a PhD undertake a formal “upgrade process” between 9-18 months, including a presentation and viva, and if successful are registered as PhD students. Students have up to two upgrade attempts. The PhD programme normally lasts a minimum of three years. Once you have completed this period, you are able to apply for “Continuing Research Status” (CRS), with no further fees, if your studies are sufficiently advanced and you meet the CRS entry criteria. Some funders instead offer four-year scholarships with no possibility of entering Continuing Research Status. You can submit a thesis for assessment in an oral viva at the conclusion of your studies either at the end of the 3 years, the end of your funded period or during CRS.

Part-time students follow the same programme as full-time students, except that the programme length is five years, with up to two additional years in Continuing Research Status, and the first upgrade attempt normally takes place after 15 months of initial registration.

Accessibility

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble accessable.co.uk . Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing team .

Fees and funding

Fees for this course.

Fee description	Full-time	Part-time
Tuition fees (2024/25)	£6,035	£3,015
Tuition fees (2024/25)	£28,100	£14,050

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The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees .

Additional costs

As a research student, your additional costs may include expenses such as books, conference attendance and field research, in the UK or overseas.

Our Faculty provides financial support to students through The Bartlett Student Conference Fund, Bartlett Doctoral Initiative Fund and Bartlett External Training Fund. Our School also provides the BSEER Student Development Fund where enrolled students can apply for financial support. However, please note that these funds are limited and available through competition. You can find out more on our MPhil/PhD scholarships and funding page.

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs .

Funding your studies

The Bartlett Promise Scholarship is a long-term project from our Faculty to attract students from a broader range of backgrounds and tackle the lack of diversity in the built environment. Please see the UK PhD scholarship page for more information on eligibility eligibility criteria, selection process and FAQs. You can also find out more about on our website.

We occasionally have funded studentship opportunities. These are advertised on the UCL-wide Funded Research Opportunities page. If you would like funded studentship opportunities sent to you via email, please register your interest in studying with us.

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website .

Bartlett Promise PhD Scholarship

Deadline: 19 May 2024 Value: Full fees, plus £19,668 maintenance (Normal duration of programme) Criteria Based on financial need Eligibility: UK

UCL Research Opportunity Scholarship (ROS)

Deadline: 12 January 2024 Value: UK rate fees, a maintenance stipend, conference costs and professional development package (3 years) Criteria Based on both academic merit and financial need Eligibility: UK

Prospective MPhil/PhD applicants are encouraged to send an informal research enquiry before applying. This should be sent directly to the academic you would like to supervise you. Please refer to the staff list on the department website and see UCL's Institutional Research Information Service (IRIS) for staff profiles. Please attach to your e-mail a referenced research proposal of around 1,000 to 2,000 words and your curriculum vitae (CV).

Further details on how to apply to an MPhil/PhD can be found on the UCL Graduate Admissions website.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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Renewable hydropower will remain the most important source of electricity production in Norway. Norway has developed competence at the highest international level within environmentally-friendly development and operation of hydropower plants. Old plants will be upgraded and made more efficient, and in years ahead investments will be made in the development of minor power plants.

Start of studies 2024

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What will you learn?

As a student on Hydropower Development, you will get a broad engineering- and research based knowledge in Hydropower Development. You get an in-depth knowledge within a more limited area connected to active research, including professional insight to make use of new research results.

Hydropower Development and digital competency

Digital competency is an important part in Hydropower Development. Increasingly, the planning of plants is conducted in digital twins and Basic Building Information Modelling (BIM), and you will therefore be introduced to this.

Digital source for information relevant for the planning will be extensively used in cases and in assignments. Complex simulation models are used to optimise the hydropower schemes and test hydrological and hydraulic conditions.

Norway is in the forefront of using digital knowledge in the hydropower planning process. By bringing the “Norwegian way” to developing countries, where the hydropower potential is high, you as a student on the Hydropower Development program will increase the use of digital tools internationally.

What can you become?

With a master’s degree in Hydropower Development you will have interesting engineering career prospects both in Norway and abroad.

The hydropower industry and the authorities in Norway have an active recruitment policy towards new hydropower engineers as it is predicted that there will be a deficit of qualified engineers.

Student life

Trondheim is known for its great student environment and has been named Norway's best student city. Whatever you like to do in your spare time, you will definitely find something to do in Trondheim.

Programme structure

This master's degree programme extends over two academic years (4 semesters) and constitutes a course load of 120 ECTS credits.

It is possible to take one semester abroad during your studies.

Introduction to the College of Water Conservancy & Hydropower Engineering

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The College of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering originates from the Hydraulic Engineering Department of Hohai Engineering Specialized School in 1915. In 1924, Hohai Engineering Specialized School merged with the Engineering Department of Southeast University to establish Hohai Engineering University. In 1927, Hohai Engineering University was incorporated into the Civil Engineering Department of the Engineering College of the Fourth Sun Yat-Sen University, which was renamed as National Central University afterwards. In 1931, the Civil Engineering Department of the Engineering College was divided into the water conservancy unit and the structural road engineering unit. In 1937, the major of water conservancy was independently set up as the Department of Water Conservancy, which was the first independent department of water conservancy in China. In 1952, the Departments of Hydropower, Hydraulic Structure, and Hydro-melioration were founded. The first two departments were combined into the Department of River Hydraulic Complex and Hydropower Structures in 1954, and the third one was renamed as the Department of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering in 1958. In 1985, the Department of River Hydraulic Complex and Hydropower Structures was renamed as the Department of Hydropower Engineering. In 1995, the College of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering was established as a combination of the Department of Hydropower Engineering, the Department of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, and the Research Institute of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering. The Department of Modern Agricultural Engineering was established in 2003 and it became independent in 2004. In 2009, the College of Agricultural Engineering and the College of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering were merged as the College of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering. In 2018, the Department of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, the Research Institute of Agricultural Water and Soil Engineering, the Research Institute of Agriculture Environment, and their related disciplines were all separated from the College of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering.

The college includes the Department of Water Conservancy ， the Experimental Center of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, and four research institutes (i.e., the Institute of Hydraulic Structure, the Institute of Hydraulics and Rivers, the Institute of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering and the Institute of Intelligent Water Conservancy and Intelligent Disaster Reduction). In addition, the college owns four specialized offices: the Discipline and Talent Construction Office, the Professional Construction Office, the International Cooperation and Exchange Office, and the Engineering Education and Social Cooperation Office. Besides, the college has a post-doctoral work-station of hydraulic engineering and Engineering Technology Research Center of Geosynthetics of Nanjing. The college is also a main contributor to four national teaching and scientific research platforms: the State Key Laboratory of Hydrology-Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering, the National Engineering Research Center of Water Resource Efficient Utilization and Engineering Safety, the National Experimental Teaching Center of Hydraulic Engineering, and the Cooperative Innovation Center of Water Science and Water Safety supported jointly by Jiangsu Province and the Ministry of Water Resources.

Currently, the college has four second-level disciplines (i.e., Hydraulics and River Dynamics, Hydraulic Structure Engineering, Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, and Construction and Management of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Projects) and one first-level discipline (i.e., Safety Science and Engineering). Among them, Hydraulics and River Dynamics, Hydraulic Structure Engineering and Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering are the national key disciplines. The college owns four doctoral programs in second-level discipline (i.e., Hydraulics and River Dynamics, Hydraulic Structure Engineering, Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, and Construction and Management of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Projects), one master program in first-level discipline (i.e., Safety Science and Engineering), one professional doctoral program (i.e., Civil Engineering and Water Conservancy), and one professional master program (i.e., Civil Engineering and Water Conservancy). The major of water conservancy and hydropower engineering was selected as the first batch of national first-class undergraduate professional construction site, the demonstration major of Curriculum, Ideology and Politics in Jiangsu Province, and the brand major of industry-education integration in Jiangsu Province. The discipline of Water Conservancy Engineering mainly supported by the disciplines of the college is one of the first batch national 211 key construction disciplines, national first-class key discipline and national advantageous discipline innovation platform construction discipline. It ranked first in the national discipline evaluation in 2008 and 2012. In 2016, it was one of the A+ disciplines and kept ranking first. In 2010 and 2014, it was successively selected to be involved in the construction project of Jiangsu advantageous disciplines. In 2017, the discipline of Water Conservancy Engineering was selected as the national First-class universities and disciplines of the world construction discipline.

Presently, the college has 115 faculty and staff members including 41 professors and 46 associate professors. 6 professors undertake both educational and administrative tasks. Among them, there are 53 doctoral supervisors, 54master supervisors and 26 part-time doctoral supervisors. 95% faculty members own PhD degree. Among the faculty and staff members, there are two academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, three persons acquiring the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, one winning National Famous Teacher, two eminent professors under the Yangtze River Scholar award, 3 persons being involved in the national ten-thousand talents program, 5 persons being involved in the oversea leading scientist program, one young scholar under the Yangtze River Scholar award, 3 being selected in the “New Century Baiqianwan Talent Program”, more than 50 persons winning prizes at province levels. There are 8 provincial and ministerial level teams in the college, such as the Yangtze Scholars Innovation Team of the Ministry of Education and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Plan Team of Jiangsu Province.

The college has 379 doctoral students, 694 full-time master students, 371 part-time master students, 722 undergraduate students, and 95 international students. The college adheres to the fundamental task of establishing morality and cultivating talents, and takes the implementation of the spirit of the National Education Conference as the main line, vigorously promotes the construction of talents training capacity, and actively builds a high-level talent training system. In recent years, the college has achieved fruitful results on talent cultivation, e.g., 2 national excellent doctoral dissertations, 2 nominations of national excellent doctoral dissertations, 22 excellent doctoral dissertations and 40 excellent master dissertations in Jiangsu Province, 242 postgraduate research and innovation programs and 42 practical innovation programs in Jiangsu Province, 21 excellent graduate dissertations on water conservancy majors in national colleges and universities, 4 recipients of “National Master Degree of Engineering with Excellent Contributions”, 3 recipients of “Excellent Achievement of Master's Degree of Engineering Practice”, and 5 recipients of “Excellent Achievement of National Master's Degree of Hydraulic Engineering Practice”. The faculties of the college have also won numerous prizes: 1 special award of “Excellent Teacher Special Prize” and 6 “Excellent Teacher” of Baosteel Education Award, 4 special prizes of “National Water Conservancy Department Young Teachers Lecture Competition”, 3 National Excellent Guidance Teachers for Graduate Students of Hydraulic Engineering Professional Degrees, 3 “Advanced Individual of National Water Conservancy Engineering Professional Degree Postgraduate Education Work”, and 1 team of “Top-Ten Graduate Tutors in Jiangsu Province”. In addition, the college faculties have won many competitions, including the national and provincial awards for teaching achievements, the national contest for young teachers of water conservancy, the Jiangsu micro-lecture competitions. The professional teaching team has been awarded of “Advanced Education Group of Jiangsu Province”. In the past five years, the college has successively offered 6 courses, including national excellent resource sharing course, national excellent video open course, and national excellent online open course, 4 Jiangsu Province Online Open Courses, 1 excellent graduate course and 1 cultivating course with English teaching for foreign students in Jiangsu province, and 1 first-batch of national first-class undergraduate course, and 1 national ideological and political demonstration course. The college has published 6 national planning textbooks and water conservancy planning textbooks, and 8 key textbooks in Jiangsu province.

Taking advantage of water conservancy disciplines, the faculties in the college has successively undertaken major national research projects such as national key R&D projects and key projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and participated in the research and solved the key technical problems of major national water conservancy projects such as the Three Gorges, the South-to-North Water Transfer Project, Xiluodu, Shuibuya, Jinping, Xiaowan, Baihetan, and Wudongde. In recent years, the college continued to contribute to meet the water-related needs of major national strategies such as the “Belt and Road Initiative”, “Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Coordinated Development”, “Yangtze River Economic Belt Development” and “River Chief System”. In the past five years, the total scientific research funds have been increased by more than 340 million yuan, and 668 new scientific research projects have been funded. Among them, 7 are the national key scientific research projects supported by the Natural Science Foundation and 2 are the major consulting projects of 10 million yuan. The college has published 520 SCI papers, 424 EI papers, 24 scientific and technical books, and 327 national and international invention patents. The college has won 34 scientific research achievements awards at the provincial and higher level (including 8 with Hohai University as the first unit), including one second-class prize of National Technological Invention Award and one National Innovation Award.

The college has made solid efforts to promote international cooperation and exchanges. It has successively signed inter-school cooperation agreements with Queen’s University of Canada, the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Ottawa, the University of Arizona, and the University of Western Australia, and established a Sino-Western joint laboratory with the University of Catalonia in Spain. Training base for international students has been established with the China Power Construction Group East China Survey and Design Research Institute Co., Ltd. In the past five years, the college has authorized 9 foreign patents, published nearly 200 academic papers in cooperation with foreign institutions, and invited more than 80 overseas experts from famous universities to visit our university and give academic seminars to our faculty and students. The cooperation in international projects is deepening. The college has successfully applied for and been approved to build the “River network hydrodynamic system and safety discipline innovation base”, cultivates and builds the “Water engineering safety and long-term operation discipline innovation base”, and establishes the “National Key Research and Development Program International Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Project”, and jointly with the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom won the “Sino-British Urban Flood Control Research Impact Project” funded by the British Royal Academy of Engineering. The college has hosted 4 international high-level academic conferences and successfully received more than 40 foreign exchange students and visiting groups. More than 200 teachers and students have participated in national and international academic conferences. More than 40 people have gone abroad to participate in academic exchange activities.

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A global-scale framework for hydropower development incorporating strict environmental constraints

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The benefits of developing the world’s hydropower potential are intensely debated when considering the need to avoid or minimize environmental impacts. However, estimates of global unused profitable hydropower potential with strict environmental constraints have rarely been reported. In this study we performed a global assessment of the unused profitable hydropower potential by developing a unified framework that identifies a subset of hydropower station locations with reduced environmental impacts on the network of 2.89 million rivers worldwide. We found that the global unused profitable hydropower potential is 5.27 PWh yr −1 , two-thirds of which is distributed across the Himalayas. Africa’s unused profitable hydropower is 0.60 PWh yr −1 , four times larger than its developed hydropower. By contrast, Europe’s hydropower potential is extremely exploited. The estimates, derived from a consistent and transparent framework, are useful for formulating national hydropower development strategies.

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This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Z.Z., grant nos. 42071022 and 72173058), the start-up fund of the Southern University of Science and Technology (Z.Z., 29/Y01296122), the UK Natural Environment Research Council’s Integrated Catchment Solutions Programme (J.H., grant no. NE/P011160/1), the innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement (D.V.S., grant no. 765553) and the Euro-FLOW project (a European training and research network for environmental flow management in river basins), which received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research programme and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 765553 (L.E.B). We thank the Terrestrial Hydrology Research Group at Princeton University for providing the state-of-the-art global run-off dataset. We are grateful to P. R. Elsen for insightful comments and valuable discussions on the manuscript.

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The guidance below is intended to help prospective students understand the aspects of academic preparation and experience that poise applicants for success in our program and how to present this information effectively in their application materials. This guidance is not intended to describe any “ideal” application profile or minimum standards for admission (no quantitative standards exist). Every complete application received is reviewed holistically by BE faculty.

Application to MIT BE is competitive, with fewer than 10% of applicants receiving an offer to interview each year (we offer admission to the majority of interviewees). Applicants holding international undergraduate degrees may apply, and such applicants received about 3% of the interview offers made from 2019-2022. Interview offers are communicated asynchronously to applicants in January and February each year.

Evaluation of applications for PhD study in BE particularly focuses on:

Evidence of strong academic preparation and demonstrated interest in both a quantitative discipline and a biological discipline
Evidence of aptitude for and experience/accomplishment in scientific or engineering research
Explanation of interest in pursuing a career that leverages PhD-level training in Biological Engineering under the guidance of MIT BE faculty advisors

Academic preparation. Success in the challenging coursework and research components of the MIT BE PhD program requires a strong academic background in both biology and quantitative engineering or science. While many successful applicants hold undergraduate engineering degrees and have completed substantial coursework in biology, there are many different ways to demonstrate the academic preparation needed. Applicants whose principal degree is quantitative, computational, engineering, or in the physical sciences can bolster their training in biology by taking core biology courses like biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology. Applicants whose principal degree is in a life science field can acquire quantitative training in courses beyond calculus, biostatistics, and programming/informatics such as differential equations, linear algebra, and advanced courses in probability, statistics, analysis, and computer science.

Understanding that every applicant’s personal and college experience is unique and that grading practices differ, BE has no minimum grade point average (GPA) requirement. We strongly consider the factors other than GPA described on this page in our admissions process. However, most applicants receiving an interview offer have a GPA in the A range (>3.6 on an A = 4.0 scale), and from 2019-2022 the median GPA of interviewees was 3.94. Many applicants with high GPAs do not receive interview invitations, and applicants with GPAs below the A range may be competitive for admission in our holistic evaluation process given other extraordinary aspects of their academic record, experiences, and achievements detailed in their application materials.

Applicant statement. This application component is a free-form opportunity to introduce yourself in writing to the admissions committee, explain your interest in Biological Engineering at MIT, and contextualize other application components including your academic record, research experience, and letters of recommendation. The admissions committee wants to hear why PhD-level training in Biological Engineering under the mentorship of MIT BE faculty is right for you, which research groups you may be interested in joining, how you have prepared to receive PhD training, and how this training may power your aspirations for the future. The MIT BE Communications Lab CommKit has additional content on writing statements of purpose . While not a particular focus of our evaluation, the statement is an opportunity to directly demonstrate your writing skills and attention to detail.

Letters of recommendation provide crucial evidence of research aptitude in successful applications. The most impactful support letters come from your faculty research supervisor(s) who know you well and have substantial experience advising PhD students. Support letters from other research supervisors, academic advisors, or course instructors may also be included. You can find general guidance (not specific to applications to study in the BE PhD program) on requesting letters of recommendation and on support letter content from the Biological Engineering Communication Lab.

To apply , go to the online application and create a user id and password. You do not need to complete the entire application in one sitting. You may begin the application, save it, and return to it at a later time using your user ID and password.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications ahead of the deadline and are responsible for ensuring that all admissions credentials are submitted on time. Your application will not be reviewed until all materials have been received. There is no separate application for financial support; all admitted applicants are offered a full support package.

The BE Department does not require the standardized Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test as part of our application process, but will consider scores if provided by the applicant.

To apply follow these steps.

1. Fill out the online application by 23:59, EST, December 15.

You will be providing the following information:

Field(s) of interest
Personal information/addresses
International student data
Three or more names and email addresses of letter writers
Scanned copies of your College Transcripts
For international students, scanned copies of your IELTS scores
Academic preparation and research/work experience
Applicant statement
Credit card payment of $90 (Information on requesting a fee waiver is here )

2. Arrange for submission of the following (official reports only):

Scanned PDF transcripts and IELTS scores are considered unofficial documents but are sufficient for review purposes. Official documents are required before an admissions decision can be made. Please have any test scores electronically transmitted to MIT Admissions and mail official copies of your transcript(s) to:

MIT Department of Biological Engineering

77 Massachusetts Avenue, Bldg. 16-267

Cambridge, MA 02139

For international students:

IELTS scores should also be electronically sent directly to MIT.

To register for a test, visit the IETLS website.
IELTS does not require a code. Please write “Department of Biological Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology”. No address is required as scores are reported electronically.
If you are an international student, you should take the IELTS test by November 15. The Department of Biological Engineering does not waive this requirement.

The IELTS is waived for applicants who are citizens of Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, or the United Kingdom, or for applicants who have or will earn a BS degree at a US university.

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