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earth sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 54 earth sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Fully Funded PhD Positions in Wireless Networks, AI & Earth Systems

The Amrita Centre for Wireless Networks and Applications (WNA) invites motivated and talented researchers to apply for fully funded PhD positions at the Amritapuri campus of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  India PhD Programme
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Population Connectivity and Biological Assessment of Non-Target Fisheries Species in the Ross Sea

We are seeking a PhD student for a project that aims to investigate basic biology and population connectivity of several non-target species that are… Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PA Ritchie
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EPSRC DTP - Mechanical failure mechanisms at high pressure

The occurrence of earthquakes with hypocenters deeper than 60 km was recognised very early in the history of seismology. These deep earthquakes make up∼25 % of all earthquakes, are exclusively associated with convergent plate boundaries and locate within, or very close to, thcold subducting oceanic lithosphere. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Hunt, Dr L Maio
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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How did species originate, evolve and go extinct across the vertebrate tree of life?

Project Overview. The tree of life underpins our understanding of all aspects of biodiversity past, present and future. Not only does it describe how species are related to each other, but it also documents the evolutionary history of life on Earth. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Sakamoto
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Porphyry systems: Ores, critical elements, and volcanic connections

The energy transition will require significant increases in the quantities of mined base metals and critical minerals to capture, transport, and store low-carbon energy. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Richardson, Dr M Hartley, Dr DN Neave
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Unravelling the chemo-mechanical degradation of concrete

Why? Concrete, an artificial rock, is the most abundant material humankind has ever created. With approximately 30 billion metric tonnes used each year, it plays a critical role in our infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Korec
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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HW-3-7 Unlocking Migration Assisted Storage Potential in the UK Continental Shelf

This PhD is one of a number of projects hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF). We are offering pioneering research projects that will enable PhD researchers to explore key technologies and solutions that will support UK industry to reach net zero. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Andresen, Prof S García, Dr A Jahanbakhsh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advancing Climate-Resilient Urban Infrastructure through Smart Flood Hazards Modelling in Scotland

Aim. Floods are among the most destructive natural hazards, threatening ecosystems, urban areas, and critical infrastructure. In Scotland, the increasing frequency and intensity of floods driven by climate change, land-use dynamics, and human activity pose urgent challenges for urban resilience and disaster management. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr LK Khaddour, Prof I Shyha
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Levantine Faience in context: A multidisciplinary study

The aim of the project is to study a large corpus of faience (an ancient, glazed ceramic) with the aim of determining production techniques, provenance and use. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Shortland
 15 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Impact of climate change on integrity of engineered lighthouse structures

The ocean is the world’s greatest carbon sink. The ongoing rise of atmospheric CO. 2. will impact ocean CO. 2. absorption, increasing its acidity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Burnside, Dr K Dobson
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modelling slope stability

Climate change predictions for the British Isles generally indicate that there will be higher winter rainfall in future, but with more frequent high intensity rainfall events at any time of year. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A P Dykes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Digital Twin and AI-Driven Modelling of Seabed Mobility for Offshore Infrastructure

This PhD scholarship is offered by the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience; a partnership between the Universities of Durham, Hull, Loughborough and Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr WZ Zhang, Dr S McLelland
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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IC-3-9 Sustainable Dyes from Recycled Rare Earth Materials

This PhD is one of a number of projects hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF). We are offering pioneering research projects that will enable PhD researchers to explore key technologies and solutions that will support UK industry to reach net zero. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Fennell, Dr J Hallett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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UL Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences

At the University of Lodz Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, doctoral education goes far beyond deepening expertise in a chosen discipline. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Poland PhD Programme
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Plant-insect interactions in a changing world

Project Overview: . Insects associated with plants comprise one of the most diverse groups of species on earth. Their impact on the ecology and evolution of their host plants is widely recognised, as is their contribution to multiple important ecosystem services. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Gripenberg
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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