Want a Future in Nuclear?
A UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Doctoral Focal Award in Nuclear Skills, PANDA (Programme for Accelerating Nuclear Development and Applications) is a £24 million Centre for Doctoral Training with significant funding from the Department for Energy and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Ministry of Defence.
Led by Bangor University and delivered with seven leading UK universities and the UK National Nuclear Laboratory, PANDA will train up to 100 doctoral researchers to help meet the UK’s future nuclear, clean energy and defence needs.
Current PhD Opportunities
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PANDA’s Role in the UK’s Nuclear Future
Through PANDA, we will shorten the time it takes for a researcher to take a good idea and turn it into something that provides genuine benefit to society.
PANDA
is driving forward innovative research at the forefront of nuclear science and engineering.
“We will train up to 100 PhD graduates in the most modern methods and equip them with the leadership skills to be able to innovate and deliver immediate impact when they enter the UK’s diverse nuclear programmes in the very near future.”
Professor Michael Rushton
Director of PANDA
We Are Recruiting - Be A Part Of Something New
Recruitment for our 2026 PANDA cohort has now closed, but don’t worry if you missed out! We’ll be welcoming applications for our next cohort in November 2026. Keep an eye on our website for exciting new PhD opportunities and updates!
If you’re passionate about tackling real-world challenges and advancing clean energy and national capability, apply to become part of the next generation of nuclear researchers with PANDA.
