Climate Science (direct) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 21 Climate Science (direct) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Binks Institute for Sustainability: An uncertain future for achieving eco-hydrological resilience – investigating systemic impacts of net zero-driven, land-use decisions on Scotland’s water resources

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

Context. Land use in the future will be greatly influenced by accelerating climate change, the size and timing of our net-zero ambitions, and wider disruptions due to geopolitical events. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Morel, Dr S Halliday, Dr M Glendell, Dr M Hare

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Wildland fire modelling and risk assessment (PhD)

University of Canterbury Civil and Natural Resources Engineering

In the last decade, large and severe wildfires have increased in occurrence, duration and intensity. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Logan

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

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Nature-based protection of coastal electricity assets: Optimal design of Coir in combating coastal erosion through habitat restoration

University of Liverpool School of Environmental Sciences

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 J Cooper, Prof N Leonardi, Prof A Plater

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Risk and sustainability dimensions of renewable energy infrastructure in the UK and Ireland in a changing climate

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

The transition from the primary reliance on exhaustible fossil fuel energy sources to renewable energy sources - decarbonisation of energy production - is an essential element of the government pledge to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Teixeira, Prof M MacDonald

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: The value of energy storage in a ‘zero carbon’ energy system, with applications to UK

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

As the global economy is transitioning away from high carbon energy resources, it is widely expected that a large share of future electricity will be generated from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar (see, for example, IEA (2023)). Read more

Supervisors: Prof X Mu, Dr W Fernando

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Optical Bistability and snowpack stability in a climate affected world

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Many parts of the world rely on a predictable winter snowpack which then melts stably in the spring and summer to provide irrigation for agriculture. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M MacDonald, Dr P Teixeira

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Development of a rapid characterisation method for the engineering response of trees for hazard assessment and use in nature-based solutions

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Climate Change is resulting in increasingly extreme weather events which can have significant impacts on transport infrastructure. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Knappett, Dr M Ciantia

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Climate change impact on design of coastal structures and infrastructure

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Oceans, covering 70% of the planet, play a pivotal role in our lives, serving as a major source of energy, food, and a crucial means of transportation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Hayatdavoodi, Prof P Lin

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Development of a digital twin of green hydrogen energy hubs

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

The project will investigate the development of green hydrogen energy hubs (such as the Stannochy Energy Hub, Brechin), and build a detailed understanding… Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Dixon, Dr J Vorstius

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Modelling host-microbiome interactions: a nature-based alternative to artificial fertilisers

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Overall Aim. Through this research we will learn more about the way that plant roots (the 'host') and the associated soil microbes (the 'microbiome') interact. Read more

Supervisors: Prof F Davidson, Prof N Stanley-Wall

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Protection of critical infrastructure in developing countries through bioengineering and intermediate technology

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Earthquakes create a range of hazards for engineers, key amongst which is the need to keep critical infrastructure such as bridges open in the crucial few hours after the event. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A J Brennan, Prof J Knappett

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Water Issues in Managed Wetlands and Woodlands: A Creative Practice-Led Investigation

University of Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

Using a deep mapping method (Modeen and Biggs, 2020), this compilation of information, assisted by collaborative shared expertise, allows for connections and observations to be gathered that support pilot restoration projects within a community, as well as the creation of artworks that serve an educational function. . Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Modeen, Prof J Rowan

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Binks Institute of Sustainability: Codifying regenerative design approaches for upscaling climate-resilient livelihood-inclusive affordable net zero homes in Bangladesh.

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

This proposal builds on the award-winning research ‘floating homes’ programme (UN Risk Award 2019) led by the UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science (Mukherjee & Rowan) initiated in 2016. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Rowan

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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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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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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We have 21 Climate Science (direct) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Climate Science (direct) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 21 Climate Science (direct) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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