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University of Exeter PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Tandem Catalysts for Selective Acidic CO₂ Electrolysis - PhD (Faculty Funded)

University of Exeter
Engineering
Electrochemical CO₂ conversion offers a promising route to produce fuels and chemicals using renewable electricity and captured carbon. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MW Wang
 20 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Quantifying uncertainty and spatial dependence in tropical forest forecasts to guide climate change mitigation

University of Exeter
Economics
Background. Slowing tropical forest loss and enhancing regrowth are central to climate mitigation, but resources for protecting and restoring forests are limited. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B B Balmford, Prof D Williamson, Prof B G Groom
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Quantifying the likelihood of persistent extreme weather events in a changing climate

University of Exeter
Mathematics and Statistics
Background. Persistent extreme weather events such as heatwaves, cold snaps, or particularly rainy and/or stormy seasons have huge socio-economic impact; estimating the probabilities of their occurrence which can inform assessments of health or flood risks is therefore an important task. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Kwasniok, Dr J Catto
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Are forests becoming more vulnerable to climate extremes?

University of Exeter
Mathematics and Statistics
Background. Forests absorb ~30% of the carbon dioxide (CO2) humans emit each year, making them one of the most important natural brakes on climate change. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M O'Sullivan, Dr T Economou, Dr T R Rosan
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Designing ensembles for efficient climate model emulation and uncertainty quantification

University of Exeter
Mathematics and Statistics
Background. As climate change outpaces current mitigation frameworks, the strategic design of adaptation policies becomes increasingly crucial. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Challenor, Dr H Mohammadi
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Interpretable probabilistic AI for quantifying climate impacts on health

University of Exeter
Mathematics and Statistics
Background. Climate change is affecting human health, but evidencing how and by how much, is a challenge. The effects are often indirect, driven by interacting factors like temperature and air quality, while health data are frequently patchy or incomplete. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Economou, Dr J Salter
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Quantifying the extent and intensity of marine heatwaves in a changing climate

University of Exeter
Mathematics and Statistics
Background. Marine heatwaves are prolonged periods of unusually warm ocean temperatures that can disrupt marine ecosystems, fisheries and coastal communities. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Youngman, Dr T Economou
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Tracking uncertainties from future storms to hazards and decisions

University of Exeter
Mathematics and Statistics
Background. Extratropical storms are a major driver of weather and climate variability across the mid-latitudes, bringing strong winds and heavy precipitation that can cause widespread disruption and economic losses. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Catto, Dr H Mohammadi
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding uncertainty in risk modelling of European windstorms: the East Atlantic pattern and history matching

University of Exeter
Mathematics and Statistics
Background. Extra-tropical cyclones are fascinating storms that have devastating impacts on society. For example, in winter 2013/14, more than 10 extreme storms passed over Europe, leading to total insured losses of more than $3.3 billion. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D S Stephenson, Dr M Priestley
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Devolution of agri-environmental policy for enhancing nature and achieving net zero

University of Exeter
Economics
Background. Land-use policy must reconcile food production with net zero, biodiversity recovery and water-quality goals, often on the same land. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Williamson, Dr A Binner
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Supporting policymakers to incentivise effective and equitable land use change for Net Zero with AI

University of Exeter
Economics
Background. British law has enshrined specific goals to meet Net Zero, reverse biodiversity loss, improve water quality and to ensure food and energy security in the coming decades. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Williamson, Dr A Binner
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The effects of released gamebirds on the lowland ecosystems of S England PhD (Industry Funded)

University of Exeter
Psychology
The fate of UK biodiversity is highly dependent on land use. We now understand how agricultural practice affects a range of species. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Madden
 23 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Feedback conversations that improve prescribing practices: a sociomaterial study in the UK and Australia – PhD (Funded)

University of Exeter
Health and Community Sciences
The University of Exeter’s Department of Health & Community Sciences is inviting applications for a PhD studentship funded by the Association of the Study of Medical Education to commence on 21 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Mattick
 16 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Simulating Person-specific Cognitive Processes from Expressive Behaviours for Mental Health Assessment. Funded PhD in Computer Science

University of Exeter
Computer Science
The University of Exeter’s Department of Computer Science invites applications for a funded PhD studentship to commence on 21 September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Song
 23 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Assured Runtime Control for Safe Autonomy (ARCS-A) [PhD in Engineering (Funded)]

University of Exeter
Engineering
Modern autonomous ground vehicles (AGVs/UGVs) in defence operations require sophisticated AI/ML-based control systems for perception, decision-making, and adaptive responses in complex, unstructured environments where terrain can change abruptly. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Menon
 23 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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