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Based at the University of Glasgow and funded by the Leverhulme Trust, the Leverhulme Programme for Doctoral Training in Ecological Data Science will train a new generation of data scientists. The programme will equip students with the skills to tackle the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, including biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation, and emerging infectious diseases. Students will be trained in the latest data science techniques, including machine learning, statistical modelling, and spatial analysis, and will apply these skills to a range of ecological and environmental problems.
The programme will provide students with a unique opportunity to work with world-leading researchers in ecology, data science, and conservation, and to undertake research in a range of exciting areas, including:
The focus of the programme is on interdisciplinary training and research with students undertaking a 4-year PhD. In year 1, students will undertake a group rotation project in three of the listed projects, before selecting a single project as their PhD research. More information about the programme and the structure is available here.
Fully funded studentships are available at the UK home rate and international rate, eligibility requirements are available here.
All applicants must have or expect to obtain a first-class degree (2.1 or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline, ecology, biology, mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, engineering, etc.
Applicants with a background in ecology will be expected to have evidence of quantitative skills in statistics, mathematics, or programming. Applicants from a quantitative background will be expected to show an interest in ecology and environmental science.
A masters level qualification is preferred but is not an essential requirement.
We are now accepting applications for session 2025/26. Application deadline - 7th March 2025.
To apply please use the link below. You will need the following documents to complete your application:
To promote the progression of Black students and students from low-income backgrounds in the UK, up to 3 scholarships are available over the course of the programme to fund students to undertake a master's degree before progressing to a PhD. More information is available on our website. Masters Plus Scheme applicants should complete a standard application and note their interest in the Master Plus Scheme on their cover letter, please note that this is only available to home Black students and home students from low-income backgrounds.
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