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We have 33 Climate Science (oceanography) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Climate Science (oceanography) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 33 Climate Science (oceanography) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Impact of grounded icebergs on the oceanography and ecosystem of a sub-Antarctic island
Project overview . This project will use numerical modelling tools to investigate the impact of grounded icebergs on the physical oceanography of the South Georgia (Southern Ocean) shelf and explore the consequences for the transport of Antarctic krill, a key prey item for local colonies of higher predators. . Read more
CR2025_06: Cross-shelf transport processes in a changing climate
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at the National Oceanography Centre in Liverpool*. Understanding and predicting the exchange of nutrients, heat, and planktonic organisms between the open ocean and the coast is important for human activities. Read more
Impacts of upwelling and internal waves on deep-water coral reefs around the Galapagos archipelago (HALL_UENV25ARIES)
Scientific background. The Galapagos archipelago is a hotspot of biodiversity and hosts one of the worlds’ largest marine reserves, including pristine deep-water coral reefs. Read more
Demystifying the signal-to-noise paradox in climate predictions, NERC GW4+ DTP PhD studentship for September 2025 Entry Ref: 5395
Supervisors. Lead Supervisor James Screen, University of Exeter, Mathematics and Statistics. Additional Supervisors. Adam Scaife, University of Exeter and Met Office, Mathematics and Statistics. Read more
CR2025_09: What is causing Southern Ocean sea ice loss?
The Southern Ocean, surrounding Antarctica in a wide swath around the globe, comprises some 30% of the global ocean surface area and accounts for uptake of around 40% of anthropogenic CO. Read more
ACCE+ DLA programme: Understanding and predicting regional sea level variability using simple models
Please note that this project is mainly based at the National Oceanography Centre, Liverpool. Understanding of coastal sea level dynamics is essential for predicting it. Read more
Listening out for marine snow, NERC GW4+ DTP PhD studentship for September 2025 Entry Ref: 5411
Supervisors. Lead Supervisor Katy Sheen, Department of Earth and Environmental Science. Additional Supervisors. Sari Giering, National Oceanography Center Southampton, Ocean BioGeosciences . Read more
Keeping up with ocean change: Using robots to push the envelope in ocean carbon observing
Project overview. Ocean robots (sensors and vehicles) can offer the spatial and temporal coverage required to observe ocean acidification and the rapidly changing carbon cycle. Read more
Phytoplankton diversity: changes in community composition and function in the NE Atlantic
Project overview . The NE Atlantic Ocean is warming, and consequently plankton communities are shifting towards smaller cells. Read more
Assessing sedimentary Blue Carbon to inform marine management
Project overview . Marine sediments contain massive amounts of ‘blue carbon’ isolated from the atmosphere for millennia. Net carbon flux into sediments and the influence of human activity and changing climate is poorly quantified. Read more
Windstorms and atmosphere-ocean coupling around Greenland in a changing climate (RENFREW_UENV25ARIES)
Scientific background. Arctic climate change and the associated sea-ice retreat are having significant impacts on both the atmosphere, the ocean and their interactions. Read more
NERC IAPETUS PhD Studentship: Laboratory modelling of internal tsunami generation due to ice calving
Award Summary. 100% fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,237 (2024/25 UKRI rate). Significant additional funding given to cover laboratory costs and, national and international travel (conferences and collaboration). Read more
Connecting warming patterns to clouds: the role of atmospheric circulation
We invite applications from qualified and highly motivated students for 3.5-year PhD Studentships in the School of Earth & Environmental Sciences (SEES) at the University of St Andrews. Read more
Compound Extreme Events in a Warming World: From Drivers to Impacts
We invite applications from qualified and highly motivated students for 3.5-year PhD Studentships in the School of Earth & Environmental Sciences (SEES) at the University of St Andrews. Read more