| Qualifications |
Duration |
Start dates |
Application period |
| PhD |
Full-time: 3–4 years |
February and October |
January to April |
Qualifications
PhD |
Duration
Full-time: 3–4 years |
Start dates
February and October |
Application period
January to April |
Moon@OU leads the development of European instrumentation to find the volatiles such as water that are the acknowledged priorities for science and exploration alike. We develop technologies for In Situ Resource Utilisation that will enable a more sustainable approach to space exploration of the Moon, Mars and beyond. Our research is complementary to laboratory-based sample analysis in Planetary and Space Sciences: the measurements we make in situ on planetary bodies add value to existing returned samples and inform the selection of new materials for return to Earth from the Moon and Mars.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
Potential research projects
- Developing a microwave drill for lunar rover
Current/recent research projects
- Gas purification of the output of molten salt electrolysis for lunar ISRU
- A CubeSat Compatible Payload For Lunar Prospecting
Potential supervisors
Fees and funding
| UK fee |
International fee |
| Full-time: £4,786 per year |
Full-time: £15,698 per year |
| Part-time: £2,393 per year |
Part-time: £7,849 per year |
Our research students are funded via many sources, including: industry, Doctoral Training Partnerships, the EU, self-funding, and faculty funded studentships.
For detailed information about fees and funding, visit Fees and studentships.
To see current funded studentship vacancies across all research areas, see Current studentships.
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