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Environmental Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 190 Environmental Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Research isn’t always easy – but it can be life-changing. Science and engineering at The University of Manchester doesn’t shy away from this. Our postgraduate research projects sit at the cutting edge of leading research fields, offering you the opportunity to make real breakthroughs in global challenges. Whether your future is in tackling climate change or leading innovations in artificial intelligence, our expert supervisors, state-of-the-art facilities and funded pathways make it possible to be a world-leader in science and innovation.

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School of Science, Engineering and Environment

The School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE) is the largest school at the University of Salford. More than 250 postgraduate researchers (PGRs) study with us. We offer full and part-time PhD programmes as well as split-site and distance learning ones. Our innovative MPhil programme is designed to transition students from the guided module-structure towards independent learning and researching and our MSc by Research students are supported acquiring the skills needed for a successful transition towards further research or into a workplace of their choosing.

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Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Make your mark at the leading edge of science and engineering research. At the University of Southampton’s Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, we’re studying stars as they explode, inscribing the human genome into crystals, shaping the future of human interaction with AI, helping build brighter liveable cities, and using chemistry for sustainable manufacturing. We’re looking for innovators, critical thinkers and curious minds to join us in driving new discoveries, with real opportunities for impact through our links with industry and governments and our enterprise initiatives. In return you’ll benefit from multi-million-pound research facilities, the expertise of leading specialists and a supportive, inclusive research community.

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Marine Mammals as Sentinels for Humans - Exposure to dietary environmental pollutants & population health (OneHealth) 2 positions (GREECE & UK)

Brunel University of London
Brunel Engineering
Persistent bioavailable pollutants (PBTs) such as PFAS, organochlorines, flame retardants and pesticides are recalcitrant - they cannot be broken down in the environment or biologically by detoxification processes and are fat-loving (lipophilic). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Troisi, Dr A Houlden
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing climate change solutions with simulation in the fashion industry

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Business School
Climate change is a global threat to humanity today. Many models have been developed to predict global warming and Greenhouse gas emissions, with one example being the EN-ROADS climate simulator. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Takou
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Organisational Capability and Social Value in Net-Zero Construction

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Business School
The transition to net-zero built environments represents a major challenge for the construction sector. Although significant progress has been made in developing low-carbon technologies and regulatory frameworks, the delivery of net-zero buildings often falls behind policy ambition. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Raiden
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Modelling the impacts of climate change mitigation strategies on the water - carbon - food - biodiversity nexus

Imperial College London
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London, supervised by Dr. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Moustakis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Offshore Wind O&M Costs focusing on Climate-Driven Changes in Metocean Patterns

University of Strathclyde
Engineering Hydrogen NetZero (EnerHy) CDT
PhD in the EnerHy CDT which is an EPSRC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) focusing on research and training in the areas of Renewable Energy and Hydrogen. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Carroll, Mr A Smith
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Ubiquitin Signalling in Ageing and Age-Related Disease: The Interplay of Genetics, Lifestyle, and Environment

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Ageing leads to a progressive decline in essential cellular processes, including protein production, folding, and degradation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Kevei
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Parameterising wakes for oceanographic models

Loughborough University
Offshore Wind CDT
This PhD scholarship is offered by the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience; a partnership between the Universities of Durham, Hull, Loughborough and Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Lloyd, Prof R Dorrell, Dr M Bastankhah, Dr M De Dominicis
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Investigating effects of environmental stressors on ecosystem function using hyperspectral leaf reflectance

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
There is an increasing urgency to understand the biochemical and physiological responses of plants to global environmental change. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Duran
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Building flexibility into long-term water resources system planning and management strategies

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
Sustainable water resources planning, and management policies need to consider the impact of future changes due to factors like geomorphologic processes, aging infrastructure, demand shifts or variability of water supplies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Padula
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Analysis of Particulate Matter structure

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
This multidisciplinary project extends previous research at Kingston University aimed at better understanding the structure and nature of particulate matter particles. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Wertheim
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Chemical recycling and life cycle assessment of next-generation thermoplastic composites for wind turbine blade manufacture (Ref: AURA26-SSY2)

Loughborough University
Department of Materials
This PhD scholarship is offered by the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience, a partnership between the Universities of Durham, Hull, Loughborough and Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Saremi-Yarahmadi
 10 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Trace evidence: Locard’s exchange principle using invertebrates

University of Reading
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
In most criminal or forensic investigations, much of the work focuses on the collection and assessment of biological traces of human origin. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M A Perotti
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Forensic acarology: the importance of mites in forensic investigations

University of Reading
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
This project involves the study of mites (Acari) in their role as useful markers in forensic investigations. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M A Perotti
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Anticipating the impacts of extreme weather on biodiversity

University of Reading
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Project Overview. To date, efforts to address the impacts of climate change on biodiversity have focused on gradual shifts in species’ abundance and distribution. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Boult
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Sustainable Transitions: Energy, Environment and Resilience (Ref: SSH26-SF-STEER)

Loughborough University
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
The Centre for Sustainable Transitions. Energy, Environment and Resilience (STEER) is a multi-million-pound research centre empowering vulnerable populations in the Global South to shape and benefit from the transition to sustainable energy. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E Brown
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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