Ecology (self) PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

We have 32 Ecology (self) PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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Combining cognition with conservation to help save a critically endangered species

Anglia Ruskin University ARU Department of Biology

Cognition, which encompasses the mental processes behind perception, learning, decision-making and memory, underlies many animal behaviours. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RMH Miller (Harrison), Dr S Marsden

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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

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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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Monitoring marine biodiversity using AI approaches

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: Prof K Howell

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

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Urban flooding: Blue-green infrastructure as a strategy for resilience

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Entwistle, Prof M Hardman

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Parasite responses to host immunity

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J.A. Jackson

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We have 32 Ecology (self) PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

Ecology (self) PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

We have 32 Ecology (self) PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

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