Swansea University 2025 Fully Funded PhD in Management and Business: Machine Learning for Energy Poverty Prediction

Energy poverty (EP) is a pressing socio-economic challenge in the UK, disproportionately affecting households with limited financial resources and poor-quality, energy-inefficient housing. Recent figures indicate that approximately 6.7 million households were classified as fuel poor in 2023, underscoring the urgency of the issue. The consequences of EP extend far beyond financial hardship, contributing to serious health risks, reduced well-being, and increased strain on public services. 

This project directly addresses the need for more effective, data-driven EP interventions by developing advanced, explainable machine learning (ML) models that continuously learn from a rich array of historical and socio-economic data. These include household income, energy expenditures, dwelling characteristics, and property conditions. The primary objective is to accurately predict households at risk of energy poverty, enabling timely and targeted responses from policymakers, energy suppliers, and social services. Early identification can help mitigate long-term social, economic, and health impacts—ultimately improving quality of life and reducing inequality. 

• Table of Content
• About Swansea University
• Fully Funded PhD in Management and Business
• Aim and Benefits of Fully Funded PhD in Management and Business
• Requirements for Fully Funded PhD in Management and Business Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Fully Funded PhD in Management and Business

Aim and Benefits of Fully Funded PhD in Management and Business

This studentship funded by ESRC WGSSS covers the full cost of tuition fees in line with UKRI minimum rate currently £19,237 for 2024/2025 with an uplift to £20,780 in 2025/2026.

Students also have access to a Research Training Support Grant of £940 per year in 2025/2026. 

If you have a disability, you may be entitled to a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) on top of your studentship.

Requirements for Fully Funded PhD in Management and Business Qualification

To receive WGSSS studentship funding, you must have qualifications or experience equivalent to an UK honours degree at a first or upper second-class level, or a master's from a UK academic research organisation.  See – Country Specific Information for International Applicants 2025  

WGSSS studentships are available to home and international students. Up to 30% of our cohort can comprise international students. International students will not be charged the fee difference between the UK and international rate. Applicants should satisfy the UKRI eligibility requirements.   

The WGSSS is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from all members of the global community irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. 

English Language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with no individual component below 6.5) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.  Full details of our English Language policy, including certificate time validity, can be found here.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply, please complete your application online here via the APPLY System with the following information:

1. Course choice – please select as per preferred mode of study, either: 

(Full Time) Business Management / PhD / Full-time / 3 Years / October 

OR 

(Part Time) Business Management / PhD / Part-time / 6 Years / October 

In the event you have already applied for the above programme previously, the application system may issue a warning notice and prevent application, in this event, please email [email protected] where staff will be happy to assist you in submitting your application

For more details, visit Swansea University Scholarship webpage