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sustainable urban development PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 52 sustainable urban development PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Advancing Climate-Resilient Urban Infrastructure through Smart Flood Hazards Modelling in Scotland

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
Aim. Floods are among the most destructive natural hazards, threatening ecosystems, urban areas, and critical infrastructure. In Scotland, the increasing frequency and intensity of floods driven by climate change, land-use dynamics, and human activity pose urgent challenges for urban resilience and disaster management. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr LK Khaddour, Prof I Shyha
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Project 5 - Evaluating contaminant dynamics and mitigation solutions in urban rainwater harvesting systems (Isabel Douterelo Soler, University of Sheffield)

University of Sheffield
ECOSOLUTIONS
This interdisciplinary project aims to develop low-cost, climate-resilient rainwater harvesting solutions by combining field sampling, innovative treatment testing, and predictive modelling to make decentralized urban water reuse safe and sustainable. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Douterelo, Dr Cansu Uluseker, Dr E Corbett
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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METROPOLIS: AI‑Powered Urban Digital Twins for Data‑Driven Cities

Ariel University
Department of Architecture
Ariel University invites applications for three PhD scholarships within the METROPOLIS project. The successful candidates will join the Architectural Artificial Intelligence Research Lab (AAIRL) in the School of Architecture to undertake research at the intersection of urban analytics, AI, GIS, and urban planning. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Dortheimer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Mapping Hydromorphology and Hydraulic Habitat

University of Worcester
School of Science and the Environment
Hydromorphology is synonymous with physical habitat in rivers and describes the combination of the morphological and hydrological / hydraulic components of river channels. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Visser
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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REVALUE-BUILD: AI-Enabled Digital Twins for Circular Retrofit of Public Buildings

The University of Manchester
Department of Civil Engineering and Management
Public buildings such as schools, healthcare facilities, municipal buildings and community assets represent a significant proportion of the built environment across many rapidly urbanising regions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Maqbool, Dr O Ejohwomu, Dr S M Mohandes
 4 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Project 12 - Future projections and sustainable scenarios for UK agricultural systems (Stephen Lofts, UKCEH)

UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology - Lancaster
ECOSOLUTIONS
How can we make chemical use in agriculture sustainable? Exploring possible futures to help make decisions today. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Lofts, Prof A Boxall, Dr E Forbes
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Project 10 - Leveraging behavioural change to reduce urban pollution (Karl Evans, University of Sheffield)

University of Sheffield
ECOSOLUTIONS
Are you passionate about solving complex environmental challenges? Interested in creating non-toxic environments that benefit society and nature alike?… Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K L Evans, Prof T Webb, Dr E Corbett, Dr J Wilkinson
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Project 7 - Environmental Fate and Ecological Impacts of Wildfire Suppressants for Sustainable Wildfire Management (Darpan Das, University of York)

University of York
Department of Environment and Geography
Join a pioneering project exploring the hidden environmental impacts of wildfire and their transformation products on ecosystems across air, water and soil environments. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Das, Prof J Edmondson, Dr T Andrade
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Fully Funded PhD Positions in Circular Economy & Sustainable Waste Management

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Centre for International Programs
Are you passionate about designing sustainable systems, reducing environmental impact, and creating circular solutions for communities?. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  India PhD Programme
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Social Innovation in Urban Development: Designing Win-Win-Win Negotiation Tools

Franklin Hudson - The International School of Management
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Large-scale urban development projects often involve competing economic, political, environmental, and social interests. Traditional negotiation models may fail when developers, public authorities, local residents, and community stakeholders define value differently. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof B Kölmel
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Project 14 - Black carbon in upland and agricultural landscapes - consequences for food production and climate change mitigation (Jill Edmondson, University of Sheffield)

University of Sheffield
ECOSOLUTIONS
Explore how legacy chemical pollution and modern agricultural practices shape soil health and ecosystem services, using innovative field and laboratory research combined with policy application to develop sustainable solutions for resilient agricultural landscapes. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Edmondson, Dr BK Keane, Dr S Zappala, Prof G Phoenix
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Project 11 - Beyond the horizon: Regulating for a non-toxic future (Stuart Walker, University of Sheffield)

University of Sheffield
ECOSOLUTIONS
Are you passionate about solving complex environmental challenges? Interested in creating non-toxic environments that benefit society and nature alike?… Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Stuart Walker, Dr S Lofts, Prof JS Snape
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fully Funded PhD Positions in Educational & Social Innovation for Rural Transformation

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Centre for International Programs
Do you want your research to improve education, enhance rural livelihoods, and shape sustainable and resilient social systems?. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  India PhD Programme
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Project 16 - Investigating the potential of regenerative agriculture to reduce environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emissions through reducing chemical fertiliser, herbicide and pesticide inputs (Ben Keane, University of York)

University of York
Department of Environment and Geography
Are you passionate about solving complex environmental challenges? Interested in creating non-toxic environments that benefit society and nature alike?… Read more
 Supervisors: Dr BK Keane, Prof J Edmondson, Dr R Wade, Prof P Chapman
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Project 15 - Wildfires, Ecological Restoration and Chemical Risk (Kate Arnold, University of York)

University of York
Department of Environment and Geography
Are you passionate about solving complex environmental challenges? Interested in creating non-toxic environments that benefit society and nature alike?… Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Arnold, Prof J Edmondson, Dr P Robinson
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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