Environmental Biology (natural) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Avoiding extinction: natural and sexual selection in the wild

The University of Western Australia School of Biological Sciences

Wild populations are becoming smaller and more isolated; whilst simultaneously having to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and climate. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N. R. LeBas, Prof L Simmons

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

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PhD in Food Web Networks and Environmental Change: Exploring how natural and anthropogenic stress influence the structure and dynamics of communities.

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

The interactions among species define a food web network. In these networks, species have dynamics (e.g. numbers and biomass), the community has structure (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Beckerman

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

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Self-funded MSc R- Understanding the consequences of unpredictable cold stress events on a beneficial insect and the implications for natural pest control in agricultural landscapes

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

The earth is currently experiencing rapid changes in climate. As ectotherms, insects are highly susceptible to temperature change, with temperature impacting all aspects of their fitness. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LA Alford

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

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Seaweed Ecosystem Services: Evaluating the Role in Coastal Erosion Mitigation, Carbon Sequestration and Nutrient Reuptake from Anthropogenic Sources

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 CM McEleney , Dr DM McCrudden, Dr S O'Reilly

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

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Exploring nutritional supplements to enhance coral reslience

University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Science

In order to thrive and endure environmental challenges, corals, like all living organisms, necessitate exceptional nutrition. Although typically situated in nutrient-poor waters, corals possess the ability to extract nutrients from their surroundings to support their well-being. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EC Camp

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

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Spatio-temporal drivers of insect biodiversity and conservation

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Hassall, Dr R Neely, Assoc Prof E.J. Duncan, Prof W E Kunin

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

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Eco-evolutionary dynamics of environmental microbiomes

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

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Supervisors: Prof M Brockhurst, Dr S Nixon, Dr K Coyte

15 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Fingerprinting storm and tsunami sediment signatures: Assessing future coastal resilience challenges from extreme events

University of Dundee School of Social Sciences

The number of deaths attributed to natural hazards continues to rise, despite progress in implementing disaster risk reduction strategies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Dawson, Dr A Cuthbertson

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Extreme conservation: reproductive strategies of Malagasy shorebirds

University of Bath Department of Life Sciences

Do you want to build your career in wildlife conservation or behavioural ecology? Our project offers the extraordinary opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in one of the world's most captivating and ecologically diverse locations. Read more

Supervisors: Prof T Szekely, Dr S Zefania

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

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The application of machine-learning to establish baselines and assess change in sensitive marine habitats

University of the Highlands and Islands Scottish Association for Marine Science

This is an exciting and unparalleled opportunity to join an international team of researchers using automated (machine-learning) based image analysis to map benthos on the Greenlandic shelf and shelf edge. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Wilding, Dr J Marlow, Dr J Halpin, Dr N Zwershke

16 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Micro-PIV Investigation of Seabed Reactions to Hydrodynamic Conditions and Energy Changes

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

Supervisors: Prof MMN Mousavi Nezhad, Prof JB Bridgeman

20 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Self-funded MSc R- Sublethal effects of novel insecticides on a beneficial parasitoid wasp and the implications for biological control

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

Broad-spectrum chemical insecticides such as neonicotinoids are a major cause of beneficial insect declines globally. In response to this, bans and restrictions on neonicotinoid use have been implemented on a global scale in an attempt to reverse trends in insect biodiversity loss. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LA Alford, Dr HS Siviter

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

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The Human Past in Wetland Conservation and Restoration

Aberdeen University School of Geosciences

The University of Aberdeen is an internationally recognised centre for excellence for research addressing the global challenges of energy transition, environment and biodiversity, social inclusion and cultural diversity, health, nutrition and wellbeing, and data and artificial intelligence. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Stratigos, Prof D Burslem

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Bioaugmentation in water/wastewater treatment to enhance the removal of micropollutants

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Yongqiang Liu. Project description. Emerging micropollutants, encompassing a spectrum from pharmaceutical residues and personal care products to industrial chemicals, have been found in water sources worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Liu

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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NOW RECRUITING: Six fully-funded PhD Scholarships at the Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i) based in the University of Dundee.

University of Dundee

This is the first of four annual recruitment rounds inviting applications for UK Doctoral, International Doctoral and UK Master's Plus Scholarships (each for 48 to 60 months). Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships Programme

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Engineering plant microbiome PhD: Exploring and engineering the plant microbiome for increased resilience

Durham University Department of Engineering

Title. Exploring and engineering the plant microbiome for increased resilience. Project Description. Plants are impacted by numerous abiotic and biotic factors above and below ground, such as nutrient availability, local climatic conditions, and the surrounding fauna. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Keating

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

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Predicting impacts of freshwater invasions: from the individual to ecosystems

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

Research Group: School of Biology

OVERVIEW. Biological invasions are a key driver of global change, causing irreversible ecosystem change, biodiversity loss and enormous economic burden. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J South, Assoc Prof E.J. Duncan

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

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Fully funded 4-year studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies: A Systems Approach

University of Bath

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies. A Systems Approach at the University of Bath is offering fully funded, 4-year studentships to start 30 September 2024. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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ImaGen: Enhancing perennial ryegrass GHG credentials using genomics and 3D Imagery to study root responses to algal biostimulants

Queen’s University Belfast School of Biological Sciences

Perennial ryegrass (PRG), is the largest constituent of grassland-based farming and is pivotal for the Ireland/UK dairy, beef, and sheep sectors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Williams

3 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Biocoal research for use in heritage steam railways

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The UK has over 200 heritage railway lines in operation. Traditionally these have run on coal, preferably Welsh steam coal, a form of bituminous coal known for its good calorific values, low sulphur content and semi smokeless properties. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Ryan, Dr Z Cai

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

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Microalgal Biorefineries

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

A major contemporary challenge in industrial manufacturing is the development of sustainable production processes. This includes reduced resource consumption and CO2 generation, and energy efficient operations with maximised product outputs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Vaidyanathan

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

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Unravelling the mysteries of morphological heterogeneity in bacteria

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

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Supervisors: Dr S Gweon, Dr S MacIntyre

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Understanding the role of rodent niche in dissemination of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Rats and mice are one of the most prolific and widespread wildlife species. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Gweon, Dr S MacIntyre, Dr C V Prescott, Dr A Buckle

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Bioinformatics analyses of microbial communities and their genetic contents to understand the transmission dynamics and selection of antimicrobial resistance

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

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Supervisors: Dr S Gweon, Dr S MacIntyre

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Wider benefits of the National Pollinator Strategy

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences

Research Group: Applied Ecology Research Group (AERG)

Research Group. Applied Ecology Research Group (AERG). Proposed supervisory team. Dr Alvin Helden. Dr Tom Ings. Several other members of Biology staff with interest in this subject area could be part of the team e.g., Dr Peter Brown and Dr Sarah Hart. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Helden, Dr T Ings

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

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Ecology and behaviour of urban wildlife

University of Reading Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

The construction and development of urban areas is a relatively recent phenomenon. Urbanisation does, however, impose a range of advantages and disadvantages for biological organisms and which can bring them into conflict with humans. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P J Baker

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University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

Liverpool John Moores University

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

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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FUTUREDATA4EU - TRAINING FUTURE BIG DATA EXPERTS FOR EUROPE (MSCA COFUND EUROPEAN PROJECT): FULLY FUNDED PHD POSITIONS IN ITALY

University of Bologna

53 PhD positions in Big Data research and related areas, in leading Universities in Italy. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Italy PhD Programme Marie Curie Innovative Training Network

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University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

University of Liverpool

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

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Intelligent Earth - UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in AI for the Environment

University of Oxford

The Intelligent Earth CDT brings together academics from key environmental science and AI departments across the University of Oxford with non-academic partners to train a new generation of PhD students to tackle some of the most pressing environmental issues using AI through five closely connected themes. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) 4 Year PhD Programme

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We have 31 Environmental Biology (natural) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Environmental Biology (natural) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 31 Environmental Biology (natural) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Avoiding extinction: natural and sexual selection in the wild

PhD in Food Web Networks and Environmental Change: Exploring how natural and anthropogenic stress influence the structure and dynamics of communities.

Self-funded MSc R- Understanding the consequences of unpredictable cold stress events on a beneficial insect and the implications for natural pest control in agricultural landscapes

Seaweed Ecosystem Services: Evaluating the Role in Coastal Erosion Mitigation, Carbon Sequestration and Nutrient Reuptake from Anthropogenic Sources

Exploring nutritional supplements to enhance coral reslience

Spatio-temporal drivers of insect biodiversity and conservation

Eco-evolutionary dynamics of environmental microbiomes

Fingerprinting storm and tsunami sediment signatures: Assessing future coastal resilience challenges from extreme events

Extreme conservation: reproductive strategies of Malagasy shorebirds

The application of machine-learning to establish baselines and assess change in sensitive marine habitats

Micro-PIV Investigation of Seabed Reactions to Hydrodynamic Conditions and Energy Changes

Self-funded MSc R- Sublethal effects of novel insecticides on a beneficial parasitoid wasp and the implications for biological control

The Human Past in Wetland Conservation and Restoration

Bioaugmentation in water/wastewater treatment to enhance the removal of micropollutants

NOW RECRUITING: Six fully-funded PhD Scholarships at the Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i) based in the University of Dundee.

Engineering plant microbiome PhD: Exploring and engineering the plant microbiome for increased resilience

Predicting impacts of freshwater invasions: from the individual to ecosystems

Fully funded 4-year studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies: A Systems Approach

ImaGen: Enhancing perennial ryegrass GHG credentials using genomics and 3D Imagery to study root responses to algal biostimulants

Biocoal research for use in heritage steam railways

Microalgal Biorefineries

Unravelling the mysteries of morphological heterogeneity in bacteria

Understanding the role of rodent niche in dissemination of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance

Bioinformatics analyses of microbial communities and their genetic contents to understand the transmission dynamics and selection of antimicrobial resistance

Wider benefits of the National Pollinator Strategy

Ecology and behaviour of urban wildlife

University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

FUTUREDATA4EU - TRAINING FUTURE BIG DATA EXPERTS FOR EUROPE (MSCA COFUND EUROPEAN PROJECT): FULLY FUNDED PHD POSITIONS IN ITALY

University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

Intelligent Earth - UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in AI for the Environment

We have 31 Environmental Biology (natural) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Environmental Biology (natural) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 31 Environmental Biology (natural) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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