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environmental pollution PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 42 environmental pollution PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Indoor plant effects on aerosol behaviour and exposure in residential environments

Applications are invited for a 4 year PhD studentship starting in Autumn 2026 as part of the EPSRC CDT in Aerosol Science. Project description. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Kumar, Prof CP Pfrang, Dr T Blanusa, Mr B. M. McCallan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of Biodegradable Fiber-Based Bags for Sustainable Plant Nurture

The need for environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions to combat plastic pollution has never been more critical. Plastics, particularly single-use plastic bags, have had a detrimental impact on our ecosystems and contribute to environmental degradation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RS Salehiyan, Dr D Sun
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Marine Mammals as Sentinels for Humans - Exposure to dietary environmental pollutants & population health (OneHealth) 2 positions (GREECE & UK)

Persistent bioavailable pollutants (PBTs) such as PFAS, organochlorines, flame retardants and pesticides are recalcitrant - they cannot be broken down in the environment or biologically by detoxification processes and are fat-loving (lipophilic). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Troisi, Dr A Houlden
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Designing microbial sinks for psychopharmaceutical remediation in wastewater systems

This project is being advertised as part of the Engineering Biology for Environmental Applications Doctoral Focal Award, led by Cranfield University. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F.C. Pereira
 20 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Harnessing Biofilm Engineering to Remove Heavy Metals and Microplastics from Water

This project is being advertised as part of the Engineering Biology for Environmental Applications Doctoral Focal Award, led by Cranfield University. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R McCarthy
 20 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Active noise control of automotive tyres (Ref: AAE-DOB-2518)

Automotive vehicles are becoming heavier with wider tyres to support this weight. Above a speed of around 30 miles per hour, the noise produced by the tyres is the dominant source. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D O'Boy, Dr M Martinez Garcia
 10 January 2027  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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DEFRA-NCAS Studentship: Exploring the Air Quality Impacts of Emerging Fertilisers

Agriculture is a major source of atmospheric pollutants, emitting substantial amounts of ammonia (NH. 3. ), greenhouse gases and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AV Voliotis, Dr E Matthews, Dr T Bannan, Prof H Coe
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Life’s a Beach - Tropical Beach Microbiomes in a Changing World

Tropical beaches are among the world’s most heavily used and impacted coastal environments and underpin a major tourism industry across Southeast Asia. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Pointing
 15 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Silent Owl Flight: Noise Generation by Turbulent Flows over Flexible Aerofoil Trailing Edge

Are you passionate about the reduction of aircraft noise? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge research that will lead to silent airfoil design?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Wang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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HW-3-5 From Pollution to Resource: Process Modelling for Electrochemical Valorisation of Flue Gas

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
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship in Computer Science: Robotic AI-driven Prototype Pipeline for Depolymerisation of Polyethylene terephthalate (RAPID-PET)

Award summary . 100% home fees covered, and a £31,805 stipend per year for students who are eligible for Home fee status.  . Read more
 Supervisor: Prof N Krasnogor
 20 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Low Carbon Concrete Modular Pavement Design

Challenges facing the sustainability impact of concrete in 21st century construction includes unsustainable Embodied CO2 (ECO2) with over-reliance of natural aggregate that contribute to diverse anthropogenic effects. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Kew
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Break'N open the black box – Understanding microbially mediated N dynamics to improve soil health and agriculture

Lead organisation. University of Bristol. Collaborating organisations. Bangor University. Title. Break'N open the black box – Understanding microbially mediated N dynamics to improve soil health and agriculture. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof I Bull, Prof RP Evershed, Dr MR Reay
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Microplastics and Nanoplastics as Emerging Risk Factors in Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Condition

Project Overview. Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants raising concerns due to their potential adverse effects on human health. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Kevei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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