Application deadline - 12pm 11th January 2021
Interview week - Week commencing 1st February 2021
Universal acceptance date for offers - 17th March 2021
Soil communities play important roles in multiple ecosystem functions, including carbon and nitrogen cycling. Divergent shifts in soil community composition under climate changes could therefore have dramatic consequences for ecosystem service provision.
Yet, we know little about the functional role of different soil community groups, their varying abilities to resist and recover from disturbances, and how shifts in community composition influences ecosystem functions.
This project will use experiments to develop a novel framework for predicting the stability of soil communities and functions under climate change.
COVID-19 Resilience of the Project: The research in this project would be impacted by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic at the initial stage where the field collection of soils and mesocosm experiments are proposed. For instance, if access to field sites and laboratory space is not permitted. Current restrictions represent a minor risk but if tighter restrictions are imposed then samples spanning a range of ecosystems can be provided through our collaborative networks as a contingency.
Eligibility
UK and International students are eligible to apply for UKRI funded studentships.
- UK students who have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years can apply for full awards covering tuition fees and annual stipend for living costs.
- International students (including EU Students)can apply for awards covering tuition fees (at the UK rate) and annual stipend for living costs.
UKRI funding will not cover the difference between UK tuition fee rate and international tuition fee rate (approx. £20,000 per annum). Funding may be available from other sources but specific guidance on additional funding is currently not available.
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