University of Sheffield Environmental Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 9 University of Sheffield Environmental Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Fully-funded EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures

Our four year doctoral programme challenges our students to work on cutting-edge, innovative research projects that will address key challenges faced by industrial stakeholders. Read more

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

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Next-Generation Low-Carbon Cement Wasteforms for Safe Disposal of Radioactive Waste

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

In the UK, over 150,000m3 of radioactive waste (enough to fill 60 Olympic size swimming pools) has been produced to date. Most of this radioactive waste needs conditioning by encapsulating it in cement to prevent release to the biosphere. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Walkley, Dr S Farris

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Integrating Circular Economy Principles and Life Cycle Assessment in Nuclear Decommissioning

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The European Union's recognition of nuclear energy as a green energy source in July 2022 spurred increased investment in the industry, yet challenges persist in managing and disposing of nuclear waste. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Meng, Dr B Walkley

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Henry Royce Institute PhD Opportunities

University of Sheffield

Right now, our society faces huge, urgent challenges. From the imperative to achieve net-zero, to the need to build a resilient, circular economy in an uncertain world, to the drive for increased productivity as our fellow nations embrace the digital revolution. Read more

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

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PhD in land-based CO2 removal strategies for climate change mitigation

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

In a world facing the urgent challenge of climate change, it's clear that we need to take action. This PhD project aims to investigate land-based strategies for removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Val Martin

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

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Impacts of environmental climate change on plant and ecosystem carbon and nutrient cycling, and biodiversity

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

Climate change is one of the greatest threats to biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Phoenix

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

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PhD opportunities in the Department of Geography

University of Sheffield Department of Geography

Department of Geography. With an international reputation for research excellence, the department offers exciting opportunities to conduct research that has a real global impact. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis of UK housing stock’s energy and carbon performance

University of Sheffield Department of Physics and Astronomy

To better inform the energy use and CO 2 reduction potential of the UK housing stock, computational models can simulate housing energy use and CO 2 emissions to test the effectiveness of decarbonisation scenarios. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Buckley, Dr P Wate, Prof D Robinson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Doctorate by Design in Landscape Architecture

University of Sheffield Department of Landscape Architecture

The Doctorate by Design from the University of Sheffield, is the first PhD programme in the UK in which you can combine creative practice, with critical analysis in Landscape Architecture. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Social Sciences Research Programme

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We have 9 University of Sheffield Environmental Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Sheffield Environmental Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 9 University of Sheffield Environmental Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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