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We have 118 climate change risk PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
climate change risk PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 118 climate change risk PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Advancing Inclusive and Equitable Approaches for Anticipatory Climate Change Actions
Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more
Adaptation to extreme environmental change: Consequences of multiple stressors for species interactions and their extinction risk
The increasing rate at which climate change is occurring, and the frequency and magnitude of change, means that environments can be unpredictable, they can change abruptly, and they can be extreme. Read more
In hot water: Climate change, water level, and the future of water quality in lakes
Climate change is the dominant global environmental problem of our time, and lakes are sensitive sentinels of change (Williams et al. Read more
CR2025_22: The role of the North Atlantic jet stream and cut-off low cyclones in the changing nature of summertime European flood risk
Summertime precipitation extremes are increasing across much of Europe due to climate change. Read more
CR2025_01: Understanding the risk of extreme U.S. winter weather
The United States is particularly vulnerable to extreme winter weather, and in February 2021, December 2022, and January 2024, the U.S. Read more
Using new high-resolution ensembles to quantify uncertainty in projections of African climate processes
Background. Global models underpinning future projections struggle to capture African weather and climate change, to a large extent because the convective storms that generate tropical rainfall are below their coarse grid scale and have to be parameterised. Read more
Innovative geomorphic approaches to support better management of flood risk and ecosystem health (Ref: FCDT-25-LU5)
Flood risk is controlled by both the hydrology and the physical shape and behaviour of a river and its floodplain (e.g., river type and behaviour; impacts of artificial modifications). 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
Can the lifecycle of oak be adapted to coming climate change? (CENTA 2025-B25)
Oak (Quercus robur) is an ecological keystone tree species within the UK, with each tree a habitat for up to 200 other species (Mitchell et al., 2019). Read more
CR2025_49: EMBRACE - Examination of Mangrove Biodiversity, Resilience, and Adaptation for Climate and Ecosystems
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at Swansea University*. Sub-Saharan African countries face severe environmental and climate challenges directly impacting livelihoods and biodiversity. Read more
CR2025_49: EMBRACE - Examination of Mangrove Biodiversity, Resilience, and Adaptation for Climate and Ecosystems
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at Swansea University*. Sub-Saharan African countries face severe environmental and climate challenges directly impacting livelihoods and biodiversity. Read more
Implications of wetland creation for mosquito-borne disease risk
Wetlands are crucial habitats for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem integrity. However, newly constructed wetlands could have implications for mosquito communities and disease risk by increasing habitat availability. Read more
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Modelling climate adaptation futures in the Arctic
One full scholarship is available in the School of Geography in 2025. This scholarship is open to UK applicants and covers fees plus maintenance, and associated fieldwork costs. Read more
AI-Based Predictive Analysis of Climate Influence on Vector-Borne Disease
These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
Implications of diverse risk perceptions within and across coastal communities for adaptive capacity and community engagement.
This PhD is being advertised as part of the Centre for Doctoral Training for Resilient Flood Futures (FLOOD-CDT). Further details about FLOOD-CDT can be seen here https://flood-cdt.ac.uk/. Read more