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We have 73 water pollution PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
water pollution PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 73 water pollution PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
When blue spaces turn brown: understanding the influence of poor water quality on blue health (dis)benefits
Water environments, or blue spaces, such as rivers, lakes, reservoirs and coastal waters are an important natural resource that support biodiversity, underpin food and energy production, supply drinking water, promote tourism and enable recreational opportunities. Read more
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Next generation sustainable biological membrane technology
Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence. This studentship is supported by the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence. AIME is a unique, interdisciplinary, intersectoral research and training hub for translational membrane science. Read more
Next-generation statistical and mathematical models of rivers and transport phenomena for the water industry: mathematical modelling and simulation
This project is offered by the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa), for entry in September 2025. Read more
Flexible Electrochemical Multi sensors For online Water Quality Monitoring
Solid-state electrochemical sensor technologies with IoT systems have significant importance in many fields such as medical, biological, agricultural, and environmental pollution monitoring systems. Read more
Next-generation statistical models of rivers and transport phenomena for the water industry
This project is offered by the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa), for study commencing in September 2025. Read more
GW4+ DLTP PhD project: From Road to River: Tracking Urban Pollutants in Local Catchments
This project is in competition for funding from the GW4+ Doctoral Landscape Training Partnership (DLTP) for entry in September 2025. Read more
NERC RED-ALERT CDT: Carbon and particulate cycling in river systems in the Anthropocene.
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the Red-ALERT CDT, hosted by the University of Exeter for entry in September 2025. Read more
Developing nature-based solutions for reducing microbial pollution in lakes and rivers
Aim. Develop an ecological strategy to remove microbial pathogens from aquatic systems. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to carry out PhD research in the fields of environmental science, water quality and environmental microbiology. Read more
NERC RED-ALERT CDT: Quantifying Vehicle-Derived Microplastics in the Environment: Sources, Sinks, and Water Quality Impact.
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the Red-ALERT CDT, hosted by Bangor University for entry in September 2025. Read more
ACCE+ DLA programme: Ecological and evolutionary consequences of nanoplastic pollution in the water flea, Daphnia magna
Background. Plastic pollution is one of the most urgent global environmental challenges, with 60% of all plastic ever produced ending up in the environment. Read more
Sustainable decentralised method for removing fluoride pollution from drinking water (Ref: AACME-24-011)
As a result of climate change, population expansion and industrialisation, more areas of the world are becoming “water-stressed”. Read more
Pathogen Analysis and source Tracking for Health (PATH): A One Health Approach to Tracking Waterborne Pathogens in Pakistan and Wales
Pakistan is an agricultural country with a population of 241.5 million people. The agriculture sector contributes around 24% to the GDP, with livestock (>50 million cattle, 41.2 million buffalo, and 78.2 million goats) playing a major role. Read more
NERC RED-ALERT CDT: Tire Particles and River Health: Investigating Ecological Risks in the Cam and Wellow Catchments.
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the Red-ALERT CDT for entry in September 2025. Overview of the Research. Read more
Natural Polymer Textiles & Fibres for Sustainable Fashion Sector PhD
This project aims to manufacture sustainable textiles from renewable/natural polymers such as cellulose, chitin, alginate, chitosan which derived from most abundant natural resources like agricultural biomass and sea food waste (crab shell, shrimp shells etc.). Read more
NERC RED-ALERT CDT: Otters versus gadgets: how does passive sampling compare with sentinel species monitoring for evaluation of freshwater pollution?
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the Red-ALERT CDT for entry in September 2025. Overview of the Research. Read more