tropical forest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 21 tropical forest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Funded PhD - From genes to food webs: insect interactions with plants and mammals in tropical forest landscapes

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

What is the challenge?. Insects comprise the majority of known animal species and play vital roles in maintaining ecosystem stability and function through interaction webs with various biodiversity groups. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Machado Franca, Prof J Memmott

8 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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The Ecology of Giant Tropical Trees from local to macroecological scales (CENTA 2024-B14)

University of Birmingham School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Tropical forests play a fundamental role in mitigating climate change. They are responsible for 35% of the land carbon uptake and store over 60% of terrestrial biomass carbon, covering only 10% of land surface. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Esquivel-Muelbert

10 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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NERC GW4+ DTP PhD studentship for 2024 Entry - Unravelling the key thermal environment of tropical forest trees

University of Exeter GW4

About the Partnership. This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the NERC Great Western Four+ Doctoral Training Partnership (GW4+ DTP). Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Mercado, Dr S Fauset, Dr M De Kauwe, Dr I Hartley, Prof J Uddling

9 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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NERC E4 Climatic sensitivity of reproductive phenology in Southeast Asian forest biomes

University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences

Summary. This project uses herbarium specimen data to understand climatic influences on flowering and fruiting patterns in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, crucial for the biome's future resilience. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Hughes, Dr R Milne

4 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Implications of agriculture derived pollution in soil biodiversity on a tropical rain forest

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Biosciences

Project Background . Habitat fragmentation and degradation by human activities, particularly agricultural development, threatens global biodiversity. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Goossens, Dr P Orozco Ter Wengel, Prof E Mahenthiralingam

9 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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(In)visible interactions: insect webs in human-modified tropical forests

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

Challenge. Insects make up the majority of known animal species and play pivotal roles in ecosystem functioning through (in)visible interactions with other biodiversity groups. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Machado Franca

9 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Modelling forest disturbance and biomass changes in tropical forests, Geography, Mathematics

University of Exeter College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Location. . Geography, Streatham Campus, Exeter. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Sitch, Prof P Friedlingstein

1 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Assessing potential for recovery of degraded forests in Southeast Asia

UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology - Edinburgh UK CEH

Large areas of the tropics have been deforested or degraded through land-use pressures and resource extraction. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Banin, Dr M Hughes, Dr K Dexter, Dr S Budiharta, Dr M Struebig

4 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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SCENARIO: Investigating seed enemies as drivers of plant diversity

University of Reading School of Biological Sciences

Co-supervisors. Owen Lewis, Department of Biology, University of Oxford; Paul-Camilo Zalamea, Department of Integrated Biology, University of South Florida, USA. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Gripenberg

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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NERC E4 At the mercy of the winds: Long-distance dispersal and biogeography of ferns around the southern hemisphere

University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences

Summary. This project explores historical biogeography, asking how climate change over eons has influenced long-distance dispersal. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Sundue, Dr S Hetherington

4 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Sustainable food supply chains in Latin America – the case of emergent food commodities (Ref: RDF24/BL/LHRM/PRADO)

Northumbria University Faculty of Business and Law

Food production and consumption are at the root of some of the world’s most intractable problems, including poverty, malnutrition, human rights issues, and other social and environmental challenges related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Crenna, Sinkko & Sala, 2019; FAO, 2018). Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Prado, Dr A Hope

26 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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What is the fate of forests on a warming planet? Assessing climate sensitivity of tree species using tree rings.

University of Leeds Faculty of Environment

Trees are amazing organisms. Through ingenious adaptations, trees can grow and survive in an astonishing range of environments from humid tropical rainforests to cold deserts. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Brienen

Open Day(s) 5 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Research opportunities in the Department of Environment and Geography

University of York Department of Environment and Geography

At the University of York Environment and Geography department we supervise a wide range of PhDs in the natural, economic and social sciences that address many of the current, pressing environmental issues of the day. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Social Sciences Research Programme

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NERC GW4+ DTP PhD studentship for 2024 Entry. - Blue carbon and ecosystem functioning in mangroves under pressure , PhD in Geography Ref: 4957

University of Exeter GW4

About the Partnership. This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the NERC Great Western Four+ Doctoral Training Partnership (GW4+ DTP). Read more

Supervisors: Dr B van Maanen, Dr D Urrego

9 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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ACCE DTP Studentship - The importance of land-atmosphere interactions for water resources in Andes-Amazon transitional region

University of Sheffield Department of Geography

The ACCE DTP is committed to recruiting extraordinary future scientists regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith or religious belief, pregnancy or maternity, parental or caring responsibilities or career pathway to date. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SL Li, Dr K Hallday, Dr J Jones, Dr J Ely

8 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 21 tropical forest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

tropical forest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 21 tropical forest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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