PhD Electrochemistry Research Award Sponsorship

1. Nomination for the PhD Electrochemistry Research Award Sponsorship

The PhD Electrochemistry Research Award Sponsorship is to support UK and Ireland PhD students in advancing their electrochemical research by providing funding for consumables and offering professional development opportunities over a period of six months. The award covers research carried out in the electrochemical sciences.

This year’s nominations open on 23rd October and close on 24th November 10:00 GMT.

The winner will receive up to £1,000 to be spent on consumables from Alvatek.
The winner must be willing to present at Electrochem 2026. The registration fee for Electrochem will be paid as part of the award.
Alvatek will visit the winner during the course of the award.

Please complete the below nomination form by 24th November 2025, 10:00 GMT. Please ensure your research supervisor is also able to complete their part of the form by this time.

Nominee details

Nominee name *

Email address *

Institution *

PhD submission deadline *

	DD/MM/YYYY
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Please explain the context and objectives of your proposed project and how it aligns with the field of electrochemistry. Include a brief plan for the 6-month period (max. 500 words). The panel will consider scientific quality, novelty, feasibility within the timeframe and potential for impact *

Please list the consumables you need for the proposed research, with a brief justification for each. *

Applicants with limited financial support for their projects will be prioritised. Please state the funding source of your PhD project (include the type of studentship you hold and the funder) and what support is available for project consumables. Explain briefly why you need the funding from this award (max. 200 words). *

Please explain how this award will benefit your research and your career. (max. 200 words) *

Would you be willing to present at the Electrochemistry Conference following the conclusion of the award period? *

Yes
No

Primary supervisor details

Primary supervisor name *

Primary supervisor's email address *

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