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We have 369 climate change PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Exploring the molecular basis of thermal tolerance across diverse invertebrates: a macrophysiological approach

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Biosciences

Research Group: Organisms and Environment

Project description. Temperature is a fundamental ecological variable that governs nearly every aspect of life from metabolic rates and activity patterns to species distributions and survival. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Bishop, Dr L Alford, Prof P Kille

2 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

CENTA 2027-B35 Go with the flow? Guiding sustainable dam flow releases to simultaneously promote ecological health and water security

University of Birmingham

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

There are >3000 dams in the UK that provide >75% of national public drinking water supplies (1). These unnaturally transform river flow regimes, where typically fixed ‘compensation flows’ are released for most the year except when reservoir spillovers cause rapid downstream flushes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J W White

6 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD – Exploring the molecular basis for vector-borne pathogen blocking by Wolbachia - HLSUOB26

University of Bristol

Bristol Veterinary School

About the project. Vector-borne diseases are a major threat to human and animal health across the globe, a threat that is expected to worsen as climate change extends the geographical range of arthropods and as human activities encroach on the wilderness. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Cadby, Prof PW Wigley, Dr SP Pradhan

13 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Applying fermentation-based techniques for the valorisation of malting co-products and malt-based ingredients

Heriot-Watt University

Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering

Malt and malt-based ingredients represent key raw materials for a range of industries, including (amongst others). brewing, distilling, the baked goods sector, and food ingredients manufacturers. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Holmes

20 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Eco-friendly & high performing organic photovoltaics

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

Developing renewable energy solutions that can be rapidly implemented in the market using eco-friendly materials and manufacturing methods is crucial. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JP Panidi

31 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Physics-informed AI for the thermodynamic co-design of emerging cooling technologies

University of Birmingham

School of Chemical Engineering

Cooling demand is rapidly increasing due to economic development and climate change-induced temperature increase. Vapour compression cycle has been the main technology to satisfy the global cooling demand, from household refrigerators and room air conditioners to industrial size chillers. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R R Renaldi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

PhD studentship in Advanced Numerical Modelling and Predictive Maintenance of Buried infrastructure

University of Birmingham

Department of Civil Engineering

Buried infrastructure underpins essential urban services, yet its deterioration often remains hidden until significant damage or service disruption occurs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Feng

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Development of Sustainable Antifouling Coatings and Materials for Marine Engineering Applications

University of Liverpool

School of Engineering

This PhD project will develop sustainable polymer-based coatings and materials to prevent marine biofouling. Research will focus on degradable polymers, natural antifouling agents and smart responsive surfaces. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Hanson, Prof R D'Sa

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Exploring Innovative Household and Community-Based Financial Models for a Just Transition in Northern Ireland

Ulster University - Belfast Campus

Ulster Business School

Research Group: Business and Management Studies

The Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, together with the ongoing establishment of a Just Transition Commission, have renewed attention on the obligations and pathways to achieving a Just Transition in Northern Ireland. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Henderson

8 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

EastBio: How can eukaryotic cells sense so many different types of stress and yet employ only a few stress-response pathways?

University of Edinburgh

School of Biological Sciences

Eukaryotic cells are constantly exposed to a diverse range of external and environmental stresses during their normal life cycle; these include heat, osmotic stress, oxidative stress, nutrient deprivation, and heavy metals. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K E Sawin, Dr G Kustatscher, Prof R Allshire

16 November 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Promoting Coral Recovery After Bleaching Events (CASE Project with Tropical Marine Centre)

University of Essex

School of Life Sciences

Applications close on December 16th 2026 at 23:59pm GMT. Scientific Background. Coral reefs, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, support millions of livelihoods worldwide. Read more

Supervisors: Dr EB Bollati, Dr P Laissue, Dr N Aldred, Mr NB Bridel

16 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

From Coast to Crop: Ecological Adaptation and Salinity Resilience in Wild Beet

University of Essex

School of Life Sciences

Applications close on December 16th 2026 at 23:59pm GMT. Scientific Background. Climate change is increasing environmental pressures across natural and agricultural systems, with rising salinity and drought threatening ecosystem function and crop productivity. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Ferguson, Dr MM McMullan, Dr A Cavanagh, Dr PT Townson

16 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Plant temperature signalling via modulation of small-RNA signalling (PENFIELD_J27DTP)

John Innes Centre

Graduate Programme

Given the accelerating pace of climate change it is important to understand how plants adapt to temperature changes and how to engineer crops to cope with more variable seasonal growth environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Penfield

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Bath Engineering & Design Studentships: Integrating Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) into the design of new construction products

University of Bath

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering

This project is one of a number in competition for a studentship from the Faculty of Engineering and Design at the University of Bath. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S R Allen, Dr J Holley, Dr T Abdelmagid

29 November 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Understanding ammonia-oxidising archaea metabolism with novel mutagenesis tools

University of Warwick

Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership

Background. Ammonia-oxidising archaea (AOA) play a crucial role in the global biogeochemical nitrogen cycle and are among the most numerous living organisms on Earth. Read more

Supervisors: Prof LLM Lehtovirta-Morley, Dr R Puxty

23 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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