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biodiversity PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 152 biodiversity PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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CENTA 2027-B07 Biodiversity Digital Twin: Leveraging Environmental DNA and Artificial Intelligence for Monitoring Biodiversity Loss

Biodiversity is declining at an alarming rate, affecting the delivery of ecosystem services on which we all rely for our well-being and the economy. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Zhou
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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YES-27-E-05: Plenty more fish in the river? Projecting future threats to global freshwater biodiversity

Globally, freshwaters are home to 30% of the world’s vertebrate species and freshwater fisheries support millions of people by providing vital nutrients and protein to some of the world’s poorest communities. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr DR Williams, Dr J South
 12 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Drivers of macroecology and biodiversity on the seafloor

Project Overview. The diversity of oceanic life varies enormously across the globe. What controls these patterns remains a major open question in marine ecology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Martin, Dr P Fenberg, Dr B Bett, Dr A B Brombacher
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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CENTA 2027-B15 Embedding Biodiversity Protection into Battery Supply Chains

The global transition to electrified transport is driving unprecedented demand for battery minerals such as lithium and cobalt, frequently extracted in ecologically sensitive biodiversity hotspots -notably, nickel-cobalt production in Indonesia and the Philippines and copper/lithium production in the high-Andes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J E Edge
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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GW4+ DLTP PhD Project - Rewilding the Built Environment: A Framework for Enhancing University Campus Biodiversity

This project is in competition for funding from the GW4+ Doctoral Landscape Training Partnership (DLTP) for entry in September 2027. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Holley
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Has artificial intelligence reduced language barriers in biodiversity conservation?

About the project. Language barriers can profoundly affect how scientific evidence is produced, synthesised and applied to biodiversity conservation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Amano
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Status, distribution, and dynamics of marine biodiversity

Marine biodiversity is essential to the functioning of the Earth’s ecosystems, and supports a range of ecosystem services including food production, climate regulation, and cultural values. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Webb
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Social acceptability of biodiversity friendly grassland management

The various management options for grassland in urban green spaces, around road infrastructure and in gardens stimulates a diversity of opinions within local communities with potential for strong disagreements over approaches taken. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Helden, Dr EC Cini, Mr G Belcher
 15 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Conservation genetics for a changing planet: Genomes and the Genetic Scorecard

  Research Group: Conservation Science
Genetic diversity is fundamental for species to survive and adapt in the face of environmental change, and it is now embedded within international biodiversity policy through the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF, Goal A, Target 4). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Ogden, Prof PH Hollingsworth, Dr E Humble
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Integrating biodiversity, climate mitigation and livelihoods in Borneo’s largest community-led Nature-based Solution

The University of Kent is proud to be part of the Advanced Research and Innovation in the Environmental Sciences (ARIES) Doctoral Training Partnership which is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Struebig
 16 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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CENTA 2027-B03 Managing Contrasting Landscapes for Soil Carbon Sequestration, Soil Biodiversity and Tree Health

The City of London Corporation manages a nationally significant portfolio of open spaces including Epping Forest, Burnham Beeches, Hampstead Heath, Queen's Park, West Ham Park, Copped Hall and Patmore's Field. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Eyice
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Responsible AI and Digital Twins for Sustainable Biodiversity Net Gain

The increasing generation, adoption and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies that could impact humanity, heritage and environment raise continuously interests and also concerns from general public, regulatory bodies, governments, industries and scientists. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof CD Neagu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fully Funded PhD Positions in Marine Sustainability & Biodiversity Conservation

Are you passionate about marine ecosystems, coastal sustainability, and the future of our oceans?. The Amrita School for Sustainable Futures (ASF) invites applications for fully funded PhD positions in Marine Sustainability & Biodiversity Conservation, offered under the globally recognised Amrita E4LIFE PhD Program. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  India PhD Programme
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Advancing High Seas Conservation Through Deep-Sea Science

Project Overview. The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement establishes a framework for spatial conservation measures in the High Seas. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Rowlands, Dr JS Strong, Prof ADR Rogers
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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GW4+ DLTP PhD Project - Unravelling Extinction Dynamics: Integrating Morphological and Functional Perspectives on Biodiversity Loss

This project is in competition for funding from the GW4+ Doctoral Landscape Training Partnership (DLTP) for entry in September 2027. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M A Wills
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)