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sustainable food PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 82 sustainable food PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Effective Strategies for Community Engagement in Sustainable Food Programs

The issue of food inequality is pressing in the UK, with many communities experiencing limited access to healthy, affordable food options. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Nwagboso
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Bridging the Gap: Interdisciplinary Approach Towards Unpacking the Role of Food Citizenship

The complex and interwoven challenges of modern food systems demand a holistic framework to navigate the intersections of sustainability, ethics, production and consumption. Food citizenship emerges as a pivotal concept, underscoring the active participation of individuals and communities in shaping equitable and sustainable food practices. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Banerjee
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Molecular Gastronomy – Functional Protein Discovery and Engineering for a Sustainable Food System

Unlocking novel proteins with specific functionalities — such as gelling, foaming, and lubrication — is a critical innovation challenge in the alternative protein sector. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof TS Wong, Dr K Tee
 30 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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NILAB: Diets to Optimise Individual and Planetary Health – A Machine Learning Approach (DIPH-ML)

This project is a 4-year PhD project with enhanced training and 3+ month placement, which is funded by UKRI BBSRC through the NI Landscape Partnership in AI for Bioscience (NILAB) Programme, delivered by Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Kuhn, Dr R Bond
 14 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Seaweed Nanomaterials for Runoff Remediation: Balancing the Soil-Water Nexus for Sustainable Food Systems (SEA-FOOD)

Applications are invited for a four-year PhD studentship. The studentship will start on 1st October 2025. This work is supported by the Research England E3 funded Centre of Research excellence in Intelligent and Sustainable Productive Systems (CRISPS) at the University of Plymouth. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Durndell, Prof M Fitzsimons, Dr L Gomez
 7 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Evaluation of cereals and protein crops for mono and intercropping and their impact on land

This project is one of several PhDs in the wider Sustainable Food Platform of the Co-centre for Sustainable Food Systems and will contribute to identifying resilient cropping systems for the island of Ireland. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Creevey, Dr P Williams, Dr L Black
 11 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Sustainable Integration of Low-Carbon Production and Consumption within the Food System

As the world transitions to low carbon systems across all sectors, dramatic changes will be required across our society to reach our net zero targets. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Mohareb
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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How do novel food products fit in sustainable diets? A dietary optimisation analysis using the iOTA Model

We are seeking a PhD candidate for a fantastic opportunity. You need to be an enthusiastic learner and have demonstrated academic excellence in nutrition, data science and sustainable food systems to undertake research on modelling the role of novel food products in nutrient adequate diets. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Smith, Prof W McNabb, Dr MT Tavan, Dr CT Thum
 21 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Integrated Food and Water Planning for the Blue Nile Basin

Providing food security is one of this century’s most important challenges and can be affected by a range of factors, including global crises such as pandemics… Read more
 Supervisor: Prof AM Murgatroyd
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The oral tribology of alternative proteins

Are you ready to embark on a ground-breaking journey in research of oral tribology of alternative proteins? Join us in shaping the future of sustainable… Read more
 Supervisors: Prof TS Wong, Prof M Carre
 30 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhDs in Hospitality, Tourism, Events, Food & Nutrition

Sheffield Business School. Sheffield Business School (SBS) is accredited by the AACSB, placing us within the top 5% of business schools globally. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Business Research Programme
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Machine learning for establishing ecological networks in agricultural landscapes

We have an exciting PhD position at the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, University of Surrey. This multi-disciplinary PhD research project focuses on improving biodiversity risk assessment in agricultural landscapes by leveraging advanced AI and machine learning. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Tamaddoni-Nezhad, Dr K Wanelik, Dr S Moschoyiannis
 23 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mapping, assessment and development of the UK’s industrial food waste resources as a media source for precision fermentation technologies

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following full-funded 4 year PhD project, expected to commence in October 2025. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Chuck
 6 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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NILAB: Integrating AI and Taxonomy-Free Classification for Enhanced Microbiome Analysis of One Health Environments

This project is a 4-year PhD project with enhanced training and 3+ month placement, which is funded by UKRI BBSRC through the NI Landscape Partnership in AI for Bioscience (NILAB) Programme, delivered by Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Creevey, Dr H Zheng
 14 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Discover the future of sustainability with a PhD at the world’s #1 university for Built Environment studies

Globally, we need to rise to the challenges of the climate crisis and create a more sustainable, equitable world. At the Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources, University College London (UCL), we believe a better future is possible. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Opportunities

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