Ecology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Microbial ecology - Deciphering the role of bacterial-fungal interactions in plant-based fermented food.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr VH Hervé, Dr EDB Dugat-Bony, Dr PB Bonnarme, Dr L Wick

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Biodiversity gains in churchyards as a microcosm for UK biodiversity gains

University of York Department of Archaeology

Primary Supervisor. Prof Colin Beale (Department of Biology). Co-Supervisors. Prof Victoria Wells & Dr Julie Rugg (School for Business and Society), Prof Kate Giles (Department of Archaeology, Centre for the Study of Christianity & Culture). Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Beale, Prof V Wells, Dr J Rugg, Dr K Giles

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

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Biodiversity gains in churchyards as a microcosm for UK biodiversity gains

University of York Department of Biology

Primary Supervisor. Prof Colin Beale (Department of Biology). Co-Supervisors. Prof Victoria Wells & Dr Julie Rugg (School for Business and Society), Prof Kate Giles (Department of Archaeology, Centre for the Study of Christianity & Culture). Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Beale, Prof V Wells, Dr J Rugg, Dr K Giles

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

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Biodiversity gains in churchyards as a microcosm for UK biodiversity gains

University of York School for Business and Society

Primary Supervisor. Prof Colin Beale (Department of Biology). Co-Supervisors. Prof Victoria Wells & Dr Julie Rugg (School for Business and Society), Prof Kate Giles (Department of Archaeology, Centre for the Study of Christianity & Culture). Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Beale, Prof V Wells, Dr J Rugg, Dr K Giles

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

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Urban gardens to improve health, biodiversity and climate-change resilience in cities in Bangladesh

University of York Department of Environment and Geography

Bangladesh has some of the most densely-populated cities facing overlapping risks of health, climate and urbanisation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr HE Elsey, Dr AH Haque, Prof P White

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

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Urban gardens to improve health, biodiversity and climate-change resilience in cities in Bangladesh

University of York Hull York Medical School

Bangladesh has some of the most densely-populated cities facing overlapping risks of health, climate and urbanisation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr HE Elsey, Dr AH Haque, Prof P White

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

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Media Sector Climate Impacts and Sustainability Interventions (BBC R&D)

University of Bristol School of Computer Science

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Supervisor: Dr DS Schien

6 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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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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Role of symbiotic microbes of phytoplankton in future ocean carbon storage and productivity

Imperial College London Department of Life Sciences

Marine phytoplankton has a key impact on global carbon and nitrogen cycles. However, their growth is strongly influenced by other smaller microbes, such as bacteria and fungi, that live in the ‘phycosphere’. Read more

Supervisors: Prof T Bell, Dr F Liu, Dr A Shevchuk, Prof Y Korchev

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

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Fully Funded PhD in Biology scholarship: Accelerating nature-based solutions in riparian wetlands to address enhanced storm-driven wastewater from agriculture and urban systems

University of York Department of Biology

Globally, waterways and lakes have suffered from excessive nutrient loading arising from wastewater release, both industrial and agricultural. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Redeker

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Digging into anthropogenic vibrations: investigating the impacts of noise on the physiology and behaviour of benthic and infaunal invertebrates

University of Liverpool Faculty of Science and 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: Dr J Thomson, Dr L Roberts

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

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Sensory processing and signal assessment during communication, Biosciences – PhD (Funded)

University of Exeter Department of Biosciences

Supervisors. Dr Laura Kelley, University of Exeter. Dr Jolyon Troscianko, University of Exeter. Location: Centre for Ecology and Conservation, Penryn Campus, Cornwall. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Kelley, Dr J Troscianko

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

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Evaluating the potential consequences of climate heating for Caspian seals and ecosystem services in the Caspian Sea

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 S Goodman, Prof M Beger

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

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Assessing demographic resilience of tropical and temperate reef organisms

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

Adapt, move, or die. These are the three options that reef organisms have as the environment around them changes, such as that happening under ongoing climate change. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Beger, Dr JF Firth, Dr R Salguero-Gómez

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

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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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Self-funded MSc R- Effects of age on disease defence strategies in ants

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

Group living offers favourable conditions for the spread of infectious diseases, because high population densities and frequent social contacts facilitate pathogen transmission. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Stroeymeyt

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

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Self-funded PhD- Emergent leadership by well-informed individuals in self-organising groups

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

Emerging infectious diseases often originate from a host shift, where a pathogen is transferred from its original host to a new host species. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Stroeymeyt

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

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Self-funded PhD - Fish, predator and collective behaviour

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

How do animals interact in groups? What benefits and costs can this bring? What are the ecological effects of social living? How do differences between… Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Ioannou

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Self-funded MSc R- Fish, predator and collective behaviour

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

How do animals interact in groups? What benefits and costs can this bring? What are the ecological effects of social living? How do differences between… Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Ioannou

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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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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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Self-funded MSc R- Causes and consequences of balanced nutrition in bees

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

Introduction. Bees play crucial roles as pollinators of wild and agricultural plants, contributing significantly to various ecosystems and global food security. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Grueter

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Self-funded PhD- Causes and consequences of balanced nutrition in bees

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

Introduction. Bees play crucial roles as pollinators of wild and agricultural plants, contributing significantly to various ecosystems and global food security. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Grueter

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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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Self funded MSc by research or PhD in Biology: How do biofertilisers impact plant drought tolerance?

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor: Dr A Hodge . Co-Supervisor: Dr J Ferrari. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Hodge

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

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PhD Fellow in Marine Ecology and Habitat Restoration

Roskilde University Department of Science and Environment

Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, invites applications as a PhD Fellow in Marine Ecology and Habitat Restoration. Read more

Supervisor: Mr elgetti Brodersen

8 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Evaluating the role of Big Data in understanding livestock impacts on the upland landscape

University of Plymouth Faculty of Science and Engineering

Applications are invited for a 3.5 years PhD studentship within the Environmental Intelligence doctoral training programme at the University of Plymouth. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Whiteside

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

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Biodiversity and solar farms: risks and opportunities Ref: 5099

University of Exeter Department of Geography

Location: The academic supervisors are based at the University of Exeter’s Cornwall Campus in Penryn, Cornwall, and field work will be undertaken in South-East England – the balance between time spent at each location will be discussed at offer stage and during the project. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Bennie, Prof R McDonald

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

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Fully funded PhD position on using genomics to inform climate smart resilience breeding in the marine finfish snapper (tāmure/Chrysophrys auratus)

New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited Seafood Genomics

Project description. Climate change is increasingly impacting food production systems and industry needs to better prepare for future climate challenges. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Wellenreuther, Dr A Santure

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

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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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We have 110 Ecology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Ecology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 110 Ecology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Microbial ecology - Deciphering the role of bacterial-fungal interactions in plant-based fermented food.

Biodiversity gains in churchyards as a microcosm for UK biodiversity gains

Biodiversity gains in churchyards as a microcosm for UK biodiversity gains

Biodiversity gains in churchyards as a microcosm for UK biodiversity gains

Urban gardens to improve health, biodiversity and climate-change resilience in cities in Bangladesh

Urban gardens to improve health, biodiversity and climate-change resilience in cities in Bangladesh

Media Sector Climate Impacts and Sustainability Interventions (BBC R&D)

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

Role of symbiotic microbes of phytoplankton in future ocean carbon storage and productivity

Fully Funded PhD in Biology scholarship: Accelerating nature-based solutions in riparian wetlands to address enhanced storm-driven wastewater from agriculture and urban systems

Digging into anthropogenic vibrations: investigating the impacts of noise on the physiology and behaviour of benthic and infaunal invertebrates

Sensory processing and signal assessment during communication, Biosciences – PhD (Funded)

Evaluating the potential consequences of climate heating for Caspian seals and ecosystem services in the Caspian Sea

Assessing demographic resilience of tropical and temperate reef organisms

Spatio-temporal drivers of insect biodiversity and conservation

Self-funded MSc R- Effects of age on disease defence strategies in ants

Self-funded PhD- Emergent leadership by well-informed individuals in self-organising groups

Self-funded PhD - Fish, predator and collective behaviour

Self-funded MSc R- Fish, predator and collective behaviour

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

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

Self-funded MSc R- Causes and consequences of balanced nutrition in bees

Self-funded PhD- Causes and consequences of balanced nutrition in bees

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

Self funded MSc by research or PhD in Biology: How do biofertilisers impact plant drought tolerance?

PhD Fellow in Marine Ecology and Habitat Restoration

Evaluating the role of Big Data in understanding livestock impacts on the upland landscape

Biodiversity and solar farms: risks and opportunities Ref: 5099

Fully funded PhD position on using genomics to inform climate smart resilience breeding in the marine finfish snapper (tāmure/Chrysophrys auratus)

The Human Past in Wetland Conservation and Restoration

We have 110 Ecology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Ecology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 110 Ecology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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