water PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Can targeted and tailored campaigns affect household water consumption behaviours? A case study of Portsmouth Water

University of Portsmouth School of the Environment, Geography and Geosciences

Applications are invited for a fully-funded three-year PhD to commence in October 2024. . The PhD will be based in the Faculty of Science and Health, and will be supervised by Dr Julia Brown, Dr Brain Baily and Dr Ana Gheorghiu. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Brown, Dr B Baily, Dr A Gheorghiu

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

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Competition for water resources during drought in Scotland: Risks and adaptation opportunities

The James Hutton Institute Postgraduate Training

Scotland is often thought of as a ‘water rich’ country. However, water scarcity may become an issue in the near-future, especially for private water supplies and water-dependent industries (e.g., whisky, farming, and hydropower). Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Glendell, Dr S Naha, Dr D Haro Monteagudo

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

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Filtration System for Harvested Water in Sub-Saharan Africa – Against Water Nexus (Ref: IDRT24/EE/EXEN/ZABIEGAJ)

Northumbria University Faculty of Engineering and Environment

In Ethiopia only 38% had access to basic water and 13% had access to safely managed water sanitation services in 2020 according to WHO and UNICEF. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Zabiegaj, Dr L Dodd

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

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Indigenous tracers for assessing karstic flow and risks to water quality in Chalk catchments

University of Leeds School of Earth & Environment

We invite applications for a fully funded NERC CASE PhD studentship to work on an opportunity for investigating the impacts of contaminants on water quality in the Chalk catchments of SE England. Read more

Supervisor: Prof SHB Bottrell

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

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Exploring the immersive educational programming of water resources for young people to empower and promote water sustainability towards a carbon-neutral Nottingham

Nottingham Trent University School of Social Sciences

Water is an important, yet mismanaged and undervalued resource. As our water systems suffer degradation and further pollution, it is more important than ever to educate young people about water. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Howard, Dr R Gomes

15 December 2023 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience (WIRe)

Cranfield University School of Water, Energy and Environment (SWEE)

60 PhD Students to be funded over the next five years for UK and eligible EU students. Globally, one in four cities is facing water stress, and the projected demand for water in 2050 is set to increase by 55%. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience (WIRe)

Newcastle University

60 PhD Students to be funded over the next five years for UK and eligible EU students. Globally, one in four cities is facing water stress, and the projected demand for water in 2050 is set to increase by 55%. Read more

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience (WIRe)

University of Sheffield

60 PhD Students to be funded over the next five years for UK and eligible EU students. Globally, one in four cities is facing water stress, and the projected demand for water in 2050 is set to increase by 55%. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Intermediate dark fermentation as a platform technology for chemical recycling and biorefineries in the water sector PhD

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

This exciting fully funded PhD, with an enhanced stipend of £20,000 per annum, will investigate resource recovery opportunities from sewage sludge with dark fermentation as core enabling technology. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Bajón Fernández, Dr L Alibardi

Open Day(s) Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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QUADRAT DTP: Assessing the Feasibility of a Hydrogen Economy in Scotland: Implications for Water Resources and Environmental Sustainability

Aberdeen University School of Geosciences

This fully funded, 42-month PhD project is part of the QUADRAT Doctoral Training Partnership. The concept of a hydrogen economy has been gaining traction in recent years as a potential accelerator towards decarbonization and achieving net-zero carbon societies [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Haro Monteagudo, Prof J McKinley

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

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Hydro Nation Scholars Programme 2024 - Nature-based solutions for water resilience: enabling improved water management in Scotland's rural communities

University of Strathclyde Hydro Nation Scholars Programme

Despite Scotland being a “water rich” nation, research points to an increase in the frequency and duration of drought and water scarcity events combined with increasing flood risk. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C White, Dr K Waylen, Prof LB Beevers

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

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Portable water purification reactor with pre and post treatment monitoring system (Ref: IDRT24/EE/SPACE/ZABIEGAJ)

Northumbria University Faculty of Engineering and Environment

Our goal is to develop 2-chamber lightweight potable purification reactor using a natural material integrated with an in-situ sensor monitoring system, as a direct solution to addressed the challenge of water scarcity during space missions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Zabiegaj, Dr Q Wu

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

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SCENARIO: How do environmental factors and hazards affect the vulnerability, reliability and resilience of small-water supply infrastructure?

University of Surrey School of Sustainability, Civil and Environmental Engineering

The provision of safe and affordable drinking water for all by 2030 requires robust infrastructure. Small drinking-water supplies are used by millions of people and are the foundation of rural water supply. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Hajializadeh, Dr K Pond, Dr D J MacAllister

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

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University of Bath URSA Project: Investigating the influence of reservoir mixing and geologic bombs on water quality

University of Bath Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering

This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the University of Bath URSA competition, for entry in September 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Bryant

21 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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In hot water: How will climate-driven water level changes impact lakes?

University of Stirling School of Biological & Environmental Sciences

Climate change is the dominant global environmental problem of our time, while lakes are sensitive sentinels of change. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Jones, Dr E Mackay, Dr A Law

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

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water PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 652 water PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Can targeted and tailored campaigns affect household water consumption behaviours? A case study of Portsmouth Water

Competition for water resources during drought in Scotland: Risks and adaptation opportunities

Filtration System for Harvested Water in Sub-Saharan Africa – Against Water Nexus (Ref: IDRT24/EE/EXEN/ZABIEGAJ)

Indigenous tracers for assessing karstic flow and risks to water quality in Chalk catchments

Exploring the immersive educational programming of water resources for young people to empower and promote water sustainability towards a carbon-neutral Nottingham

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience (WIRe)

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience (WIRe)

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience (WIRe)

Intermediate dark fermentation as a platform technology for chemical recycling and biorefineries in the water sector PhD

QUADRAT DTP: Assessing the Feasibility of a Hydrogen Economy in Scotland: Implications for Water Resources and Environmental Sustainability

Hydro Nation Scholars Programme 2024 - Nature-based solutions for water resilience: enabling improved water management in Scotland's rural communities

Portable water purification reactor with pre and post treatment monitoring system (Ref: IDRT24/EE/SPACE/ZABIEGAJ)

SCENARIO: How do environmental factors and hazards affect the vulnerability, reliability and resilience of small-water supply infrastructure?

University of Bath URSA Project: Investigating the influence of reservoir mixing and geologic bombs on water quality

In hot water: How will climate-driven water level changes impact lakes?

We have 652 water PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

water PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 652 water PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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