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Plastic People: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Behaviour Change for Reducing Plastic Waste
University of St Andrews School of Medicine
The University of St Andrews is pleased to offer a full scholarship funded by St Leonard’s Postgraduate College, to support an exceptional student undertaking doctoral research in the following project. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Ozakinci, Prof S Hooker, Dr K Eagleton
 19 March 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Bio-based upcycling of plastic waste
University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences
  Research Group: Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Plastic pollution is a major environmental threat and sequesters carbon-rich materials derived from finite, petrochemical resources. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Sadler, Dr S Wallace
Open Day(s)  16 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Circular economy and plastics food packaging: an investigation of business models, supply chain management and consumers’ behaviour implications in the retail sector (PhD Business Studies)
Cardiff University Cardiff Business School
Plastic waste and pollution have generated widespread concern since research has warned that there may be more plastic than fish (by weight) in the ocean by 2050 (WEF et al., 2016). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr NKL Koenig-Lewis, Dr RDA De Angelis, Dr VSR Sanchez Rodrigues
 31 May 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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The survival, persistence and ecology of microbial pathogens on the surfaces of environmental plastic pollution
University of Stirling School of Biological & Environmental Sciences
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to carry out PhD research in the fields of environmental microbiology and human health. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Quilliam
 15 March 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Using psychology to tackle the problem of waste plastic
University of Sheffield Department of Psychology
Waste plastic can have a devastating effect on the environment, threatening the biodiversity of our oceans and introducing micro-plastics into the food chain. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Wood, Dr T Webb
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Global modelling of plastic pollution from mismanaged solid waste
University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Civil Engineering
Plastic pollution modelling. marine litter and wider plastic pollution is recognised as one of the major global sustainability challenges of our times. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Velis, Dr N M Lomax
 30 March 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Bioplastic from sustainable feedstock – tackling the plastic challenge
University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering
Plastic is used in many applications, including packaging, construction material, parts in the automotive, biomedical devices and electronic components. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Tee
 1 June 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Toward a Circular Economy in Plastics: Advanced Numerical Modelling and Positron Imaging of Waste Plastic Recycling Systems
University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering
Plastic waste represents one of the great environmental challenges of our time. Recently, a promising new technique has been developed, which converts waste plastics into petrochemical feedstock by injecting them into a gas-fluidised bed of heated particles. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Windows-Yule
 31 March 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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POLYRISK: multidisciplinary project on human exposure to nanoplastic and microplastic contamination
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Department of Environment and Health
The VU Dept. of Environment and Health is seeking a motivated and talented analytical chemistry MSc graduate in interested in an ambitious multidisciplinary project on human exposure to nanoplastic and microplastic contamination, and earning a PhD diploma. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Leslie
 18 March 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Optimisation of alginate films for sustainable food packaging applications
University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
Plastic waste has a hugely detrimental impact on the environment and there is mounting pressure on industry to replace traditional polluting petrochemical polymers with sustainably-sourced polymers. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Johnston, Dr P Mulheran
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

This supervisor does not yet know if funding is available for this project, or they intend to apply for external funding once a suitable candidate is selected. Applications are welcome - please see project details for further information.

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PhD Studentship: Delivering the Circular Economy through Service Design
Loughborough University School of Design and Creative Arts
Applications are invited for a fully funded studentship in the School of Design and Creative Arts at Loughborough University. The School is looking for a highly motivated and talented individual who is keen to contribute to the School’s vibrant research culture. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr GT Wilson
 16 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Less plastic, more tea: active food packaging
University of Bath Department of Chemical Engineering
The University of Bath is inviting applications for the following PhD project commencing in October 2021. Funding is available to candidates who qualify for ‘Home’ fee status. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Xie
 28 March 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities.

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Beyond the chasing arrows: developing advanced plastic recycling strategies
University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering
Plastics recycling operations can routinely sort upwards of 7 tonnes/hour using futuristic conveyor belts with infrared lasers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AJ Nedoma
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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ITN Marie Curie PhD scholarships: Manufacturing of Medical Devices; : Development of silicone-free pre-filled plastic syringes by compression moulding of nano-structured surfaces
University College Dublin School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
The SIMPPER_MedDev project involves a consortium of 5 leading. European research universities from Ireland, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland and. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Gilchrist, Dr NZ Zhang
 31 August 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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ITN Marie Curie PhD scholarships: Manufacturing of Medical Devices, : Production of micro/nano structured surface on plastic microfluidic chip for immobilisation of proteins
University College Dublin School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
The SIMPPER_MedDev project involves a consortium of 5 leading. European research universities from Ireland, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland and. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Gilchrist, Dr NZ Zhang
 31 August 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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