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PhD studentship in environmental science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 117 PhD studentship in environmental science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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IC-3-7 Rewiring Mammalian Cells Metabolism to Enable Sustainable On-Demand Biomanufacturing

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 F Ceroni, Prof R Ledesma-Amaro, Prof C Kontoravdi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Resilient design of submerged infrastructure under complex hydrodynamic conditions

Supervisory Team. Dr Gustavo de Almeida and Dr Sergio Maldonado. This project investigates hydrodynamic interactions between environmental flows, submerged infrastructure, and sediments to enhance the resilience of critical structures such as bridge piers and offshore energy foundations. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G A M de Almeida
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Data-Driven Digital Twins for Predicting Climate-Driven Deterioration in UK Bridges

This PhD project will develop data-driven digital twin methods for predicting climate-driven deterioration in UK bridges. The project will combine civil engineering, machine learning, statistical modelling, and climate resilience to address an important challenge in infrastructure asset management. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Yardim
 30 May 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Designing layered nuclear fuel systems by improved understanding of Cr-X and Cr-Nb-X alloys

Accident tolerant fuel systems are being developed to improve the safety and longevity of nuclear reactors. One promising option is a chromium-based coating applied to the fuel cladding, which can limit oxidation during a loss-of-coolant accident and extend the useful lifetime of the fuel. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Davey
 15 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Smart Materials, Sustainable Buildings: Standardising Material Passports for UK Construction

The UK construction industry is under increasing pressure to address climate change, reduce embodied carbon, and adopt circular economy principles. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MJ Jowkar, Assoc Prof S Jaradat
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Enhancing Neuroimaging Genetics through Meta-analysis (ENIGMA): Antisocial Behaviour working group

  Research Group: Birmingham Center for Neurogenetics
ENIGMA is an international collaborative effort that brings together over 1400 researchers across 43 countries to better understand brain structure, function, genetics, health and disease, based on meta-/mega-analyses of brain imaging and genetic data (http://enigma.ini.usc.edu). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S De Brito
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Oxide film devices for AI processing of temporal signals (Ref: PH/PB-SF1/2026)

It is possible to run machine learning algorithms to classify, reconstruct and predict future time-dependent input signals from sensors in application areas such as language processing, environmental, engineering, or medical monitoring. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Borisov
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Thermo-catalytic conversion of plastic waste into Hydrogen and carbon materials.

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Fernandez-Martin, Dr I Graca, Dr A McCue
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Ionospheric Modelling for GNSS, Precise Point Positioning, PNT and Space Weather Resilience

High-frequency (HF) sensing is one of the few technologies able to detect objects and characterise environments far beyond the horizon. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Elvidge
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Point-Cloud-Based Structural Health Monitoring and Quality Control for Complex Heritage Morphologies (Ref: ABCE-EBE-ZH2)

Heritage buildings often exhibit complex, irregular, and evolving geometries, making traditional inspection and monitoring methods inadequate. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Hu
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Functional and Low Carbon Materials for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

The construction industry accounts for 8–10% of global anthropogenic CO₂ emissions and faces significant challenges in achieving NetZero targets by 2050. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Rengaraju
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Flash Joule Heating Technology for Sustainable Solar Panel Recycling

The Challenge. By 2030, the UK will generate approximately 1 million tons of decommissioned solar panels annually. Current recycling methods are energy-intensive, economically unviable and achieve limited material recovery. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Grasso
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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