Environmental Sciences (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

4-year PhD Studentship: Multiscale comparative analysis of habitat selection by large carnivores in northern Botswana

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School

About 38% of Botswana’s land area is reserved for wildlife conservation (Winterbach et al., 2014), providing important habitat for large carnivores and allowing for the study of intact large carnivore guilds. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Eisler

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Ignition and fire spread processes in the Wildland Urban Interface

King’s College London Department of Engineering

This PhD project in fire science interlinks prevention and protection from wildfire risk, by focusing on providing a clearer understanding of uncontrolled fires and the conditions that cause them to arise in the wildland urban interface. Read more

Supervisor: Dr FR Restuccia

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Sustainable products & processes - help industry ditch the plastic and toxic chemicals

Brunel University London Environmental Science

Material and energy used for making products can have significant adverse environmental, health and safety and or socioeconomic impacts. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Troisi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Exploring nutritional supplements to enhance coral reslience

University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Science

In order to thrive and endure environmental challenges, corals, like all living organisms, necessitate exceptional nutrition. Although typically situated in nutrient-poor waters, corals possess the ability to extract nutrients from their surroundings to support their well-being. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EC Camp

29 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Sensory processing and signal assessment during communication, Biosciences – PhD (Funded)

University of Exeter Department of Biosciences

Supervisors. Dr Laura Kelley, University of Exeter. Dr Jolyon Troscianko, University of Exeter. Location: Centre for Ecology and Conservation, Penryn Campus, Cornwall. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Kelley, Dr J Troscianko

12 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Hydration, metabolic health and physical function across adulthood (Ref: SSEHS/LJBRC)

Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

This project takes an integrative physiology approach to understand how hydration/24-h water intake influence metabolic health and physical function in young/older adults, particularly in the context of climate change/global warming. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr L James, Dr N Martin, Dr H Dugdale, Dr J Škarabot

30 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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The impact of new technologies on Creative Industries production: how to manage positive and negative environmental impacts

Loughborough University Loughborough Business School

The creative industries are among the largest and most digital of the UK’s industrial sectors. Within creative industries we are witnessing two contrasting effects. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Hitchen, Prof L Jackson, Dr K Broadhurst, Prof I Hodgkinson

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD Scholarship in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering for the Development of Novel Controlled-Release Fertilisers and Manufacturing Processes

Victoria University of Wellington School of Chemical and Physical Sciences

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Supervisor: Prof J Johnston

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

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Green energy production and treatment of industrial wastewater using mixed anode-coated membrane performance in microbial fuel cell: a sustainable approach

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

This research study aims to determine a solution for unacceptable industrial effluent that is harmful if disposed of within the environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Muppala

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Protection of critical infrastructure in developing countries through bioengineering and intermediate technology

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Earthquakes create a range of hazards for engineers, key amongst which is the need to keep critical infrastructure such as bridges open in the crucial few hours after the event. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A J Brennan, Prof J Knappett

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Innovating for a Sustainable Future: The Crucial Role of SMEs in Fostering Green Economy and Achieving Net Zero Emissions

Edinburgh Napier University The Business School

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in achieving net zero targets. They contribute significantly to the global economy and are responsible for a large portion of greenhouse gas emissions. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Sawang

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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A systems approach to disaster management and response

UNSW Sydney School of Population Health

Higher Degree Research Opportunities for Domestic and International Candidates - A systems approach to disaster management and response. Read more

Supervisor: Dr DH Heslop

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

Liverpool John Moores University

We are looking for PhD candidates interested in addressing real-world sustainability issues facing the UK and beyond. Our projects are diverse, multidisciplinary and driven by scientific endeavour, national priorities and industry need. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

University of Liverpool

We are looking for PhD candidates interested in addressing real-world sustainability issues facing the UK and beyond. Our projects are diverse, multidisciplinary and driven by scientific endeavour, national priorities and industry need. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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We have 14 Environmental Sciences (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Environmental Sciences (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 14 Environmental Sciences (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

4-year PhD Studentship: Multiscale comparative analysis of habitat selection by large carnivores in northern Botswana

Ignition and fire spread processes in the Wildland Urban Interface

Sustainable products & processes - help industry ditch the plastic and toxic chemicals

Exploring nutritional supplements to enhance coral reslience

Sensory processing and signal assessment during communication, Biosciences – PhD (Funded)

Hydration, metabolic health and physical function across adulthood (Ref: SSEHS/LJBRC)

The impact of new technologies on Creative Industries production: how to manage positive and negative environmental impacts

PhD Scholarship in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering for the Development of Novel Controlled-Release Fertilisers and Manufacturing Processes

Green energy production and treatment of industrial wastewater using mixed anode-coated membrane performance in microbial fuel cell: a sustainable approach

Binks Institute for Sustainability: Protection of critical infrastructure in developing countries through bioengineering and intermediate technology

Innovating for a Sustainable Future: The Crucial Role of SMEs in Fostering Green Economy and Achieving Net Zero Emissions

A systems approach to disaster management and response

University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

We have 14 Environmental Sciences (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Environmental Sciences (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 14 Environmental Sciences (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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