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We have 93 agricultural sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
agricultural sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
We have 93 agricultural sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
PhDs at the Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences (UPWr)
UPWr Doctoral School is a part of the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences (UPWr) which is one of the best specialist universities in Poland. Read more
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People and tea: past, present, and future
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
Understanding the Genetic Mechanisms of Herbicide Tolerance in Plants
Project Overview. Herbicides are crucial for effective weed control in agriculture, enabling large-scale farming and boosting productivity. Read more
Carbon sequestration from Agricultural soils from different Land-uses, Managements and Soil types (CALMS)
Agriculture dominates the Irish landscape, with ~60% of the total land area devoted to grass-based agriculture for beef and dairy production. Read more
Modelling and measuring agricultural management on peat soils to enhance removals and sequestration of carbon (MAPSERS-C)
Ireland and New Zealand aim to at least halve greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and reach net zero carbon by 2050. A significant contribution common to both countries national GHG estimates comes from grassland over drained organic (peat) soils with upper estimates of approximately 9Mt CO. Read more
PHD BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
The PhD in Biological Sciences gives suitably qualified graduates the chance to address important biological questions. Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University offers students state-of-the-art facilities and the supervision of academic staff who have trained in internationally renowned laboratories. Read more
Optimising use of fibrous agricultural products by use of molecular-level detail to inform agronomic practice
Project ID. SS_4. Theme: Safety and Sustainability. Do you want to help ensure the future sustainability of the UK agricultural sector?. Read more
(2025-OU2) Deep Bed Farming as climate smart solution for improved crop yield and ecosystem services: opportunities and limitations in Malawi
Agricultural development in Malawi has long been a focal point for researchers and policymakers seeking to enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and address critical challenges associated with food security and rural poverty (Chisale et al., 2022). Read more
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
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
Behaviour and welfare of Hong Kong’s free-ranging feral bovids (cattle and water buffalo)
The vision of the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (JCC; https://www.cityu.edu.hk/jcc/) is to become a centre of excellence in veterinary medicine and life sciences education and research. Read more
One Crop Health PhD Programme - Using environmental DNA to assess soil health bioindicators and their relationship to crop nutrition and production under different agricultural regimes
Background . Soil degradation and erosion is a worldwide problem. Intensive agriculture has depleted carbon and aggregates, causing drainage issues, flooding and nutrient loss, and, therefore, poor crop production. Read more
Valorising Agricultural Waste using Green Chemistry & Engineering for Sustainable Chemical Production
Project ID. SS_13. Theme. Safety and Sustainability. The agricultural industry represents an excellent opportunity for circular approaches to chemical production; the industry is well established globally, operates at the million-tonne level and around 50% of many crops (e.g. Read more
Drivers of landscape fire activity in Africa
Project overview. Over the past 20 years, landscape fire activity has decreased in Africa, particularly in the northern hemisphere. Read more
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Universal electrometric detector for HPLC eluent analysis
Applications are invited for a 4 year PhD studentship starting in Autumn 2025 as part of the EPSRC CDT in Aerosol Science. Project description. Read more