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environmental science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 373 environmental science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Philosophy at UEA

Our research explores fundamental questions about the world, expanding knowledge of complex systems of thought, through reasoning, conceptualisation and critical thinking. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Humanities Research Programme
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Next-Generation UV-Visible Guiding Hollow-Core Fibres

Supervisory Team. Dr Ian Davidson, Dr Gregory Jasion and Professor Francesco Poletti. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Davidson
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(PhD) Mobile Genetic Elements as key drivers for sustainable Wheat-Fungus Adaptations in a Changing Climate

As the world confronts pressing global challenges like a projected population surge to 9.7 billion by 2050, climate change, and the rise of pest pressures, innovative strategies to enhance crop resilience are essential for food security and environmental stability. Read more
 Supervisors: Assoc Prof SG Garg, Prof D Johnson, Dr S Griffiths, Prof N Hall
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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SustAI CDT - The URKI AI Centre Doctoral Training in AI for Sustainability will be recruiting for September 2026

Environmental sustainability is one of the greatest challenges the world is facing, with many organisations and countries, including the UK, setting ambitious targets to reduce emissions and waste and increase renewable energy production. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training
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The costs and benefits of supplementary feeding hedgehogs.

Supplementary feeding of wildlife in residential gardens is common across the world. While many benefits of supplementary feeding have been identified, there are growing concerns that unintended negative impacts on wildlife can result. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Yarnell
 11 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Integrating Machine Learning and Carbonation Treatments for Sustainable Waste-Derived Cementitious Materials

The construction industry’s transition to net zero demands new materials that reduce both waste and CO₂ emissions. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Unluer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Numerical Investigation and Uncertainty Quantification of Composite Flexible Risers

  Research Group: Polymers and Composites
Pipelines, traditionally constructed from steel, form the backbone of the oil and gas industry, facilitating crucial transportation in both onshore and offshore operations. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Abeykoon
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Waste Utilisation for Sustainable Resource Recovery and Carbon Capture

This project will involve the development of a novel approach that combines waste utilization and carbon capture technologies to address pressing environmental concerns and promote sustainable resource management. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Unluer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Tightening the Science: A Comprehensive Study on Girth Tension, Saddle Pressures, and Horse Performance

Proposed supervisory team. Prof Roberta Blake. Dr David Marlin. Dr Nnenna Ugwu. Theme. Equine. Summary of the research project. The girth is a critical yet understudied component of the saddle system. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Blake, Dr N Ugwu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Model-based assurance of AI for safety-critical applications

This funded PhD opportunity is open to individuals eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK (Home) rate. The automotive industry is undergoing a radical transformation driven by the pursuit of highly automated driving, promising enhanced safety and accessibility. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Burton
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Efficient and Robust Deep Learning based Perception for Autonomous Driving and Robotics

Today, autonomous vehicle and robotics research is a continuously evolving field and spanning all areas of AI autonomy, including perception, behaviour prediction, motion planning, explainability and safety critical AI systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T P Breckon
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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From Rainfall to Sediment: AI-Driven Hydrological Modelling for Rapid Disasters (Ref: IRISK-26-LU-04)

This PhD will develop hybrid AI-environmental models to improve forecasting of rapid-onset hazards such as landslides and flash floods in data-sparse regions. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof ND Dethlefs
 9 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Dielectric measurements at microwave frequencies for archaeology, environmental sensing and healthcare

  Research Group: Communication Technologies
Measuring the electromagnetic properties of materials - their permittivity and conductivity - has a wide range of interesting and useful applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M P Robinson, Dr S Bale
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Insights into Microplastics transportation in the aquatic environment

Microplastics in the aquatic environment have received significant attention due to their negative environmental impacts on both marine fauna and humans. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Rajamanickam, Dr S Draycott
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Why do some people escape genetic risk? Multi-biobank study of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases

  Research Group: Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
Most people at high genetic risk of immune-mediated inflammatory disease never develop disease, while some develop disease despite apparently low inherited risk. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SZ Zhao, Dr J Bowes, Prof A Morris
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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