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mineral PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 69 mineral PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Mineral system analysis of Tethyan oceanic rocks in the Alps
Highlights. Gain in-depth understanding of globally significant ore deposit types. Learn to compile multiple datasets into a holistic mineral system model. Read more
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Life in hot springs: understanding the development of mineral-organic matter assemblages and their role in carbon cycling
Microorganisms are central to global carbon cycling, facilitating carbon[BV1] transformation and influencing its long-term stability in various ecosystems. Read more
Understanding biomolecule controls on mineral transformations and biogeochemical cycles
Project overview. Minerals play a pivotal role in shaping Earth's biogeochemical cycles, exerting control over the mobility, speciation and (bio)availability of key nutrients, pollutants and technology-critical elements. Read more
Computational modelling of mineral-organic binding in soil
Soils contain large amounts of organic matter (also called “soil organic carbon”). there is three times as much carbon stored in soil than in the atmosphere as CO. Read more
Elvan dykes as sources, fluid pathways and traps of Sn, W, Cu and Li in SW England. TARGET NERC Centre for Doctoral Training PhD studentship 2025/26 Entry
TARGET is the Training and Research Group for Energy Transition Mineral Resources, a UKRI NERC sponsored Centre for Doctoral Training. Read more
CENTA funded - Harnessing eco-friendly Deep Eutectic Solvents for carbon capture and catalytic utilisation
Project highlights. At least 4 months of fieldwork in Zimbabwe. . Work with an exploration company to help develop sustainable mineral resources. . Read more
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VIDA DTC: The associations and impact of brain mineral deposition as a marker of vascular dysfunction and inflammation in neurovascular diseases
Iron is involved in oxygen transport, DNA synthesis, cell division, metabolism, and neurotransmission. However, an excess of iron in brain tissue can lead to oxidative stress damage to biomolecules, and cellular dysfunction. Read more
EastBio - Bone Biomineralization
This project will investigate the fundamental mechanisms which regulate bone formation. A deeper understanding of this process will expose new therapeutic targets for the treatment of bone disorders. Read more
The effect of tree planting on soil carbon balance in upland ecosystems
Summary. There is uncertainty over soil carbon fate in tree-established upland ecosystems. This project will quantify system dynamics to understand biogeochemical and microbial mechanisms, improving understanding of net climate mitigation benefit of afforestation. . Read more
Selective metal extraction from geological materials using electrokinetic leaching. TARGET NERC Centre for Doctoral Training PhD studentship 2025/26 Entry
TARGET is the Training and Research Group for Energy Transition Mineral Resources, a UKRI NERC sponsored Centre for Doctoral Training. Read more
Mineralization and metal deportment in the Redmoor deposit, Cornwall. TARGET NERC Centre for Doctoral Training PhD studentship 2025/26 Entry
TARGET is the Training and Research Group for Energy Transition Mineral Resources, a UKRI NERC sponsored Centre for Doctoral Training. Read more
CENTA funded - The role of volatiles in explosive alkaline eruptions
Project highlights. A unique petrological perspective gained from looking inside an active volcano . Contribute to understanding one of the principal controls on volcanic eruptions, their deposits and volcanic hazards . Read more
Assessing efficient application and emission reduction from using low carbon footprint fertilisers in potato agronomy - PhD
This is an exciting 4-year PhD project funded by the BBSRC CTP Sustainable Agricultural Innovation and PepsiCo, this CTP studentship will provide an annual maintenance stipend of £19,237, fee support of £4,786, a research training support grant of £5,000 and conference and UK fieldwork expenses of £300. Read more
Assessing efficient application and emission reduction from using low carbon footprint fertilisers in potato agronomy (Ref: CTP-SAI-070)
With the price of mineral fertilisers increasing and the state of soil health decreasing, innovative solutions are needed to meet crop nutrient demands whilst ensuring that sufficient organic matter is conserved in the soil. Read more
PhD in Geographical and Earth Sciences - The shocking role of alkali feldspars in the death of the dinosaurs
Start date. October 2025. Aims. The impact of a ~12 km diameter asteroid sixty-six million years ago caused one of the most devastating mass extinctions in Earth history. Read more