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We have 10 wildlife conservation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
wildlife conservation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 10 wildlife conservation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Building social-ecological resilience to human-wildlife conflict in western Ethiopia
Crop-raiding by wild animals poses a significant livelihood challenge to rural communities worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa where population pressure, environmental and socio-economic change is driving the encroachment of farming into new areas that puts people in conflict with wildlife. Read more
Removing rabbits to restore ecosystems at large scale
Outside the Fence. How strategic removal of rabbit warrens could achieve large-scale restoration and connect natural habitat for wildlife. Read more
Sheffield Hallam University - GTA Scholarship in CRESR: Bringing Nature Home: reconciling climate mitigation and nature restoration goals in building retrofit to promote multi-species justice, with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and South Yorkshire Eco-Fit.
Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching Assistant scholarships in CRESR, commencing 1 October 2025. GTA scholarship scheme aims to develop highly skilled postgraduate researchers with further information on the University’s PhD scholarships available in the Conditions of Award document. Read more
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Funded PhD- Applying the theory of electrical circuits to understand wildlife dispersal: how ‘social resistance’ shapes animal populations
For many animals, dispersal is dangerous, tough, and prone to failure. Yet dispersal is crucial to the long-term viability of animal populations on our changing planet. Read more
Distribution, range and ecological impacts of non-native small mammals
START DATE 01 OCTOBER 2025. This 3-year PhD will assess the distribution, range, abundance and ecological impacts of non-native small mammals in Northern Ireland focusing on the bank vole, field vole and potentially greater white-toothed shrew. Read more
Monitoring Wildlife Using Sound and Other Methods
The Australian Acoustic Observatory collects environmental sound data from 60 sites around Australia, recording 24/7. The candidate interested in this project will be the kind of person interested in seeking ecological patterns in Big Data. Read more
Integrating bat pollination services into market value chains: the mezcal industry
Bats are key pollinators in both natural and agricultural ecosystems providing important pollination services. However, bats are often considered pests and research quantifying their importance as pollinators is scarce. Read more
Genetic and acoustic diversity in an invasive parrot
The ring-necked parakeet Psittacula krameri is one of the world’s most successfully introduced species. Native to the Indian sub-continent and sub-Saharan Africa, this species is the UK’s only naturalised parrot, and populations are continuing to increase rapidly across Europe. Read more
Evaluating the meaning and distribution of ‘Tree Equity’ in Surrey: An interdisciplinary approach
Having access to trees reduces respiratory illness and improves mental health and well-being (Pataki et al 2021). Tress also provide protection from climate extremes such as flooding and heatwaves (Leets et al 2022). Read more
A Smart Ecosystem Monitoring Platform for Long-term, Multifunctional Landscape Climate Adaptation Research
The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more
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