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Pollution PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 89 Pollution PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

A PhD in Pollution will involve the research of the impacts and methods of controlling pollution. You might be researching about the sources of pollution and how you can help avoid the damage it causes to the environment.

What's it like to do a PhD in Pollution?

Doing a PhD in Pollution will require you to produce an original piece of research. You will be expected to identify gaps in the current understanding of pollution and provide new solutions to the existing problems. Your research will be guided by a supervisor with expertise in the field.

Some popular research topics in Pollution include:

  • Air pollution
  • Water pollution
  • Chemical pollution
  • Waste management

Some popular research methods in Pollution include:

  • Aerial and satellite imaging
  • Computer modelling
  • Biological monitoring

You might also be required to complete departmental training in order to gain the skills necessary to perform your research.

If you are based in the UK, you will also be required to complete a pre-sessional training to prepare you for your doctoral research.

PhD in Pollution entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement for a PhD in Pollution is usually a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a related subject. Depending on the university, you might need a Masters with at least a merit classification to begin a PhD in Pollution.

PhD in Pollution funding options

In the UK, PhDs in Pollution are funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Most projects have funding attached, meaning that you will automatically be awarded coverage of your tuition fees and a living cost stipend if you are accepted to a project. It is possible to apply for funding independently, but most students will find it easier to apply for a project that already has funding attached.

PhD in Pollution careers

Doing a PhD in Pollution will equip you with the skills to pursue a career in the environmental sector. You could find employment in roles such as toxicology, chemical analysis, waste management and more.

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Sustainable Membrane Technologies for Nuclear Wastewater Treatment

  Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering
Nuclear wastewater treatment presents significant challenges due to hazardous radionuclides such as cesium and strontium, which threaten environmental and human health. Read more

Towards Greener Wars

War and other military operations are responsible for a significant share of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Yet these emissions are almost entirely omitted from the scope of international and national law and policy initiatives relating to the mitigation of climate change. Read more

Developing new generation adsorbent for Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) removal

NTHU-UoL Dual PhD Programme between National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan and the University of Liverpool in the UK is a well-established programme, where students spending 2 years at both institutions. Read more

Next Generation Electroactive Membranes (EMs) for Sustainable Water Purification

NTHU-UoL Dual PhD Programme between National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan and the University of Liverpool in the UK is a well-established programme, where students spending 2 years at both institutions. Read more

Green chemistry synthesis of silver nanoparticles in b-cyclodextrin doped nanofibers for wound healing applications

RCSI's Strategic Academic Recruitment (StAR) Programme is now recruiting for prestigious funded PhD scholarships. This programme aims to attract high-achieving students to a four-year structured PhD training programme at RCSI and Qatar University. Read more

Fate, transport, and impact of microplastics in the environment

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Application of digital holography for marine science

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Does peatland restoration mitigate or liberate metal contamination from historic tin mining sites? Karen

Quantifying the aquatic and terrestrial impacts of historic metal mining sites is crucial, as surface waters from these protected historic environment features are commonly used for drinking water, despite failing water quality standards for metals (manganese, nickel, cadmium, lead) and metalloids (arsenic). Read more

PhD Studentships - Process Industries: Net Zero – Development of Sustainable Manufacturing Processes for Confectionery Products

The PINZ CDT will train the next generation of process and chemical engineers, and chemists, to develop the new processes, process technologies and green chemistries required for the process industries’ transition to Net Zero. . Read more

Sand mining in Southeast Asia: Drivers, impacts and sustainable management

The Tropical Rivers Group at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), invites applications from exceptionally motivated and passionate individuals for a PhD opportunity to advance research on sand mining, one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Read more

How does energy efficiency affect indoor air quality?

This is one of 3 potential projects (other 2 listed below) of which we can fund 2. We encourage all interested candidates to contact the individual supervisors for an informal discussion before a formal application, and to refer to more details on the projects. Read more

Decarbonising the North of England: designing business models for carbon capture, utilisation and storage

This is one of 3 potential projects (other 2 listed below) of which we can fund 2. We encourage all interested candidates to contact the individual supervisors for an informal discussion before a formal application, and to refer to more details on the projects. Read more

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