Applied Geology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 40 Applied Geology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Beyond sequence stratigraphy: the spatial and temporal dynamics of shorelines

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Supervisory team. Rhodri Jerrett (University of Manchester), Rob Duller (University of Liverpool), Ian Kane (University of Manchester), Maria Jensen (University Centre in Svalbard). Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Jerrett, Dr R Duller, Dr M Jensen

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Faculty of Science call for PhD scholarship applicants in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Queensland University of Technology

Eligibility. You must. meet QUT’s academic and English language entry requirements found on the QUT - how to apply page, for the Doctor of Philosophy (IF49). Read more

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Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD Studentship - Geographical and Geological Research

Edge Hill University Graduate School

A fantastic opportunity to study for a 3-year funded doctorate whilst gaining valuable teaching experience. About the Research Project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Cortes

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

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Using geophysical data to improve subsurface characterisation of fault structure

University of Liverpool School of Environmental Sciences

Utilising outcrops to provide details on fault structure generally only provides a 2D view at a particular locality, either in section or map view. … Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Michie, Dr S De Angelis, Dr D Macdonald, Prof Q Fisher

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

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Characterising flow properties of faults on Malta, for improved hydrogeological modelling

University of Liverpool School of Environmental Sciences

Predicting flow properties of faults in the subsurface is challenging. Although there are predictive tools applicable to siliciclastic lithologies… Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Michie, Dr S De Angelis, Dr D Macdonald, Prof Q Fisher

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

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Enhanced Mineral Reactivity in Fault Zones: Quantifying the role of deformation in leaching of critical metals from granites

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

By combining laboratory and field-based observations of experimentally and naturally faulted granites, this project investigates the impact of faulting on enhanced leaching of critical metals into pore fluids. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Farrell, Dr J Mecklenburgh

14 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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QUADRAT DTP: Offshore renewable energy site characterisation using ultra-high resolution seismic data modelling and inversion with machine-learning.

Aberdeen University School of Geosciences

This fully funded, 42-month PhD project is part of the QUADRAT Doctoral Training Partnership. Seismic reflection data inversion is an established method to derive the physical properties of rocks from seismic data. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Cornwell, Dr A Newton

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

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QUADRAT DTP: Mineral prospectivity of the Caledonide intrusions of the UK and Ireland.

Aberdeen University School of Geosciences

This fully funded, 42-month PhD project is part of the QUADRAT Doctoral Training Partnership. The Caledonide intrusions of Britain and Ireland remain largely underexplored, with significant potential for mineral enrichments in the shallow subsurface (Deady et al, 2023). Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Armstrong, Dr U Ofterdinger

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

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New Generation Low Carbon Concrete for Offshore Floating Wind Turbine Basis

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

The most critical issue facing the World is the Climate Emergency and one of the many urgent requirements is the shift from fossil to renewable energy. … Read more

Supervisor: Dr M J McCarthy

20 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Geology is life: fingerprinting the origin of human remains using geochemical techniques.

University of Leeds Faculty of Environment

Project summary: The geochemist’s toolbox of elemental analysis, and stable and radiogenic isotopes systems has allowed scientists to track the movement of fluids, melts and rocks throughout Earth’s four and a half billion-year history. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Harvey

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

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The fingerprint of environmental change in the fluvial-aeolian sedimentary record

University of Leeds School of Earth & Environment

Full details, including eligibility and application procedure are here. https://panorama-dtp.ac.uk/research/the-fingerprint-of-environmental-change-in-the-fluvial-aeolian-sedimentary-record/. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Mountney, Dr A McArthur, Dr G Cosgrove, Dr N Yan, Dr V Manville, Dr L Colombera

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

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Sediment – structure interactions in the development of the Alpine foredeep

University of Leeds Faculty of Environment

Highlights. Opportunity to undertake field and laboratory investigation of stunning datasets from the French Alps. Join an integrated research group, with links to international researchers and industry. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A McArthur, Dr L A Amy, Dr M Patacci, Dr M M Marini , Prof C C Childs , Prof R Butler

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

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Variability of basin-related mineralisation in Northern England and Southern Scotland

University of Leeds Faculty of Environment

Sedimentary basins host many metals that are key in the energy transition. Lead, zinc, copper, cobalt and silver are all needed in both the energy production (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P M Murphy

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

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Global lahar model

University of Leeds Faculty of Environment

Summary. This project seeks to improve our understanding of the controls on the initiation, propagation, and impacts of lahars and other volcano-hydrologic hazards. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Manville, Prof N Mountney, Dr J Carrivick

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

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Does mantle heterogeneity control the distribution of volcanic systems?

Royal Holloway, University of London Earth Sciences

Background. The Earth's crust is unique in our Solar System. The young (180 Ma), dense oceanic crust has low elevation compared to the less dense and significantly older (2–4 Ga) continental crust. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Manning, Dr I Watkinson, Dr AD Dickson

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

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We have 40 Applied Geology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Applied Geology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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