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Hydrology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 30 Hydrology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
As a PhD student in Hydrology, you’ll conduct original research into the Earth’s water systems, and how human activity is impacting the availability and condition of water.
What’s it like to study a PhD in Hydrology?
Under the guidance of an expert supervisor, you’ll work towards an extended thesis which will make an original contribution the field of Hydrology. Your research may involve fieldwork such hydrological dye tracing or interception and stemflow measurements, as well as lab-based experimentation.
Possible research areas include:
- Groundwater chemistry
- Aqueous geochemistry
- Contaminant transport
- Hydrochemical modelling
- Isotopic analysis
- Water quality and quantity
You may also be required to complete departmental training in core skills such as research methodology. You’ll have an opportunity to connect the wider academic community through publishing papers and attending conferences.
PhD in Hydrology entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement for a PhD in Hydrology is normally a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, though a Masters may occasionally be required.
PhD in Hydrology funding options
The main body funding PhDs in Hydrology in the UK are the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Some projects have funding attached, meaning you’ll receive full coverage of your tuition fees and living costs.
However, many Hydrology PhDs will only accept self-funded students. It is possible to self-fund your PhD by combining the UK government’s doctoral loan with additional sources of funding such as support from your university, a grant from a charity or trust, or part-time work.
PhD in Hydrology careers
PhD graduates in Hydrology have many career options, from working in local and national government or policy analysis to water resources planning and flood risk management. You may also choose to continue your research career with a postdoctoral position leading to an eventual permanent role at a university.
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Sensing wastewater for real-time public health PhD
The exciting PhD opportunity was funded by 5-year Leverhulme Trust Leadership Award, which aims on sensing wastewater for real-time public health, particularly on the development of novel low-cost and rapid sensors for rapid and on-site wastewater surveillance. Read more
Developing a Wireless Sensor for Measuring Water Storage in Glacier Moulins
PROJECT OVERVIEW. An exciting opportunity to develop a new instrument to study water storage in glaciers. You should have either a background in engineering or environmental science, but with a keen enthusiasm to design, build and field-test an instrument that will need to work in a harsh environment. Read more
Fully funded EPSRC CDT in Engineering Hydrogen Net-Zero
Reaching global net-zero emissions targets, to tackle climate change and pollution, needs rapid growth in sustainable hydrogen technologies. Read more
Fully funded EPSRC CDT in Engineering Hydrogen Net-Zero
Reaching global net-zero emissions targets, to tackle climate change and pollution, needs rapid growth in sustainable hydrogen technologies. Read more
Fully funded EPSRC CDT in Engineering Hydrogen Net-Zero
Reaching global net-zero emissions targets, to tackle climate change and pollution, needs rapid growth in sustainable hydrogen technologies. Read more
Physical Limnology and Oceanography: hydrodynamical modelling of lakes
Title. PhD in Physical Limnology and Oceanography. Hydrodynamical modelling of lakes. Project Overview. We invite applications for a fully funded PhD studentship focusing on the hydrodynamical modelling of lakes, with a specific emphasis on Loch Ness, Scotland. Read more
Domestic PhD scholarship – Social science and on-ground implementation of Natural Flood Management
APPLY AT. Apply at. https://www.mq.edu.au/research/phd-and-research-degrees/how-to-apply/scholarship-opportunities/scholarship-search/natural-flood-management. Read more
Domestic PhD scholarship – Geomorphology of floodplains and wetlands for Natural Flood Management
TO APPLY. Apply at. https://www.mq.edu.au/research/phd-and-research-degrees/how-to-apply/scholarship-opportunities/scholarship-search/natural-flood-management. Read more
International PhD scholarship – Hydrological modelling and simulation for Natural Flood Management
TO APPLY. Apply at. https://www.mq.edu.au/research/phd-and-research-degrees/how-to-apply/scholarship-opportunities/scholarship-search/natural-flood-management. Read more
International PhD scholarship – Geomorphology and hydrology of Natural Flood Management
TO APPLY. Apply at. https://www.mq.edu.au/research/phd-and-research-degrees/how-to-apply/scholarship-opportunities/scholarship-search/natural-flood-management. Read more
Nature-based solution to mitigate subsidence hazards
One of most important engineering challenges of our generation is to ensure our infrastructure network is resilient to today's natural hazards and prepared for the future changing climate. Read more
Improved solution algorithms for efficient and robust Computational Fluid Dynamics modelling
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
Optimizing water management in agroecosystems using advanced in-situ measurements (e.g. Cosmic Ray Neutron Sensors, TDRs, plant-based sensors), integrated with GIS and remote sensing techniques (e.g. satellite imagery and drone-based hyperspectral sensors)
We are pleased to announce an opening a full-time PhD position for six (6) years at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture. Read more
Fully-funded EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures
Our four year doctoral programme challenges our students to work on cutting-edge, innovative research projects that will address key challenges faced by industrial stakeholders. Read more
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