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We have 31 Biological Sciences (coastal) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Biological Sciences (coastal) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 31 Biological Sciences (coastal) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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CR2025_14: Hydro-Ecological-Sediment feedbacks for improving coastal wetland Restoration (HES-Res)
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at Swansea University*. Read more
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CR2025_14: Hydro-Ecological-Sediment feedbacks for improving coastal wetland Restoration (HES-Res)
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at Swansea University*. Read more
Building a Framework to Aid the Identification and Management of Key Ecosystems for UK Seabirds
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at the Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London*. Read more
University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)
We are looking for PhD candidates interested in addressing real-world sustainability issues facing the UK and beyond. Our projects are diverse, multidisciplinary and driven by scientific endeavour, national priorities and industry need. Read more
University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)
We are looking for PhD candidates interested in addressing real-world sustainability issues facing the UK and beyond. Our projects are diverse, multidisciplinary and driven by scientific endeavour, national priorities and industry need. Read more
Evaluating the Nature-based solutions for Coastal Resilience and Effectiveness (ENCORE)
The Leverhulme PhD Programme for Interdisciplinary Resilience Studies is administered by the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences. Read more
Enhancing Marine Biodiversity Through Repurposing Manmade Structures with Secondary Coastal Flood Defence Benefits
Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. Manmade marine structures, such as decommissioned cooling water intake tunnels from power stations, represent significant infrastructural assets that can be repurposed to address pressing environmental challenges. Read more
Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Citizen Science Informed Decision-Support Tools Guiding Regenerative Practices in Coastal Mangrove Systems
This studentship would support the ESRC funded project “COASTMAN”, which is a joint endeavour with the University of British Columbia (UBC), the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) and the University of Cape Coast. Read more
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CR2025_17: Designing Intertidal Channels (DITCH): detecting pre-reclamation drainage channels for improved design of saltmarsh restoration schemes
Saltmarsh is an important coastal habitat that provides a range of ecosystem services including carbon storage, flood defence through wave attenuation, nursery grounds for commercial fish species and improvements to water quality. Read more
The ecological and societal benefits of environmentally friendly coastal structures – the Shoreham living seawall
Funded through the Shoreham Harbour Regeneration Board in the summer of 2024, the Shoreham living wall is a multi-organisation collaboration designed to transform the marine environment within the area. Read more
Sustainable lighting for coastal cities
Applications are invited for three 3.5 year PhD studentships with the Marine Institute at the University of Plymouth. The studentships are due to start on 1st October 2025. Read more
Marine and estuarine restoration: implications of restoration methods and drivers of success
Saltmarsh and seagrass ecosystems provide several essential ecosystem services, including shoreline protection from coastal erosion, nursery areas for many species of fish and invertebrates, fishery production, and carbon sequestration. Read more
Building a Digital Twin of the Tees estuary to evaluate the resilience of nature-based solutions for nutrient (N & P) capture
Award Summary. PhD in Water Infrastructure & Resilience (WIRe) CDT tax-free annual living allowance of £24,000 (increased by £300 in years 2, 3 and 4 each) + research training support grant + UKRI fees paid. . Read more
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Project S2121: A Machine Learning Accelerated Spectral Matching Algorithm to Identify Harmful Algal Blooms and Other Threats to Aquaculture Operations. (Dr David McKee, University of Strathclyde) (Home Applicants Only)
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations estimates that total aquaculture production in 2022 reached ~131 million tonnes, with a farm-gate value of USD $312.8 billion. 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