Climate Science (diversity) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Linking Oceanographical Connectivity pathways and Environmental Pollution Pressures to the Genetic Structure of Planktonic Biota in Coastal Embayments

Atlantic Technological University Research

This PhD project is part of the Postgraduate Research Training Programme COASTAL CONNECTIVITY, which offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr NT Touzet, Dr rn Nash, Dr FK Kavanagh

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Paleo-modelling of the Red Sea

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

The Red Sea is a semi-enclosed basin, with limited connections to the open ocean, with narrow and shallow straits operating a strong control on exchanges between the Red Sea and the wider ocean. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Lane-Serff, Dr N Mitchell, Dr D Apsley

28 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Investigating the effect of plastics recycling on nanoplastic production in packaging applications

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Nanoplastics, defined as plastic particles measuring less than 1000 nanometres, have emerged as a significant concern due to their ability to infiltrate ecosystems, posing potential risks to the environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T McDonald

25 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Exchange of water between the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden recorded at DSDP Site 229

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Red Sea is relatively isolated from the Indian Ocean by a shallow sill near its connection with the Gulf of Aden at the Bab el Mandeb Strait. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Mitchell, Dr D Liebrand

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Numerical analyses of subglacial lakes dynamics by lattice Boltzmann method

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Nestled beneath the vast ice sheets of polar regions, subglacial lakes have long remained shrouded in mystery, hidden beneath kilometres of ice. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A De Rosis, Dr G Giustini

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Improved solution algorithms for efficient and robust Computational Fluid Dynamics modelling

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation software is at the core of present-day engineering practice as well as academic research in virtually any… Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Giustini

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The nexus between climate change, extreme air pollution events and public health – Towards a holistic approach

University of Liverpool Institute of Population Health

Climate change is a major public health concern. Read more

Supervisors: Dr VM Matthaios, Dr C Kypridermos, Dr BC Collins

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Optimising Transient Carbohydrate Partitioning in Wheat to Improve Climate Resilience

Harper Adams University Department of Agriculture and Environment

Elucidating the diversity and flexibility of plant metabolism is a key avenue of research in the pursuit of malleable traits to enhance plant productivity (Paul, 2021). Read more

Supervisor: Dr AWL Watson-Lazowski

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Comprehensive decision support system for effective disaster management

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: Peace Studies

As the frequency and severity of natural disasters increases around the world, effective disaster management decision-making has become essential. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Rye

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD Studentship in Chemistry for Catalytic CO2 Utilisation

University of Cambridge Department of Chemistry

A PhD studentship is available at the University of Cambridge, starting in October 2025 under the supervision of Professor Erwin Reisner in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Reisner

29 November 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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