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Molecular characterization of Marine Plastic Leachates and Associated Environmental Impacts

Atlantic Technological University Research

This PhD project is part of the Postgraduate Research Training Programme COASTAL CONNECTIVITY, which offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JF Frias , Dr S O'Reilly, Dr EG Gibney

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

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Determining the dietary accumulation and toxicity of nanoplastics and co-contaminants (zinc oxide nanomaterials) in fish

University of Plymouth Faculty of Health

Applications are invited for a four-year PhD studentship. The studentship will start on 01 October 2024. Project Description. Plastic pollution represents a global environmental challenge. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Clark

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

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Understanding the emissions and toxicity from domestic burning in the UK

University of York Department of Chemistry

Poor air quality is the biggest environmental factor contributing to premature mortality globally. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Hamilton, Dr A R Rickard

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Towards a better understanding of indoor air quality in the home

University of York Department of Chemistry

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently stated that exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollution was one of the greatest risks to human health, and that improving air quality was necessary to reduce the global incidence and impact of diseases such as lung cancer, stroke, and asthma. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M S Shaw, Prof N Carslaw, Prof A C Lewis

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Adaptation in the extreme: transgenerational impacts of multistressors in rockpool environments

University of the Highlands and Islands Scottish Association for Marine Science

This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Reinardy, Prof JW Weeks, Dr V Pritchard, Prof M Jackson

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

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Fully funded 4-year studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies: A Systems Approach

University of Bath

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies. A Systems Approach at the University of Bath is offering fully funded, 4-year studentships to start 30 September 2024. Read more

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

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Microplastics and Nanoplastics as Emerging Risk Factors in Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Condition

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants raising concerns due to their potential adverse effects on human health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Kevei

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

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Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): The city as a Living Lab - Novel monitoring and machine-learning based modelling of trees for the bioengineering of the urban environment

University of Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science

Urban trees are an important nature-based solution to improve the social and environmental benefits of urban ecosystems, which are often not equitably distributed across urban landscapes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Ciantia, Dr A Morel, Mr KF Frediani, Dr D Boldrin

3 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Evaluating the meaning and distribution of ‘Tree Equity’ in Surrey: An interdisciplinary approach

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Having access to trees reduces respiratory illness and improves mental health and well-being (Pataki et al 2021). Tress also provide protection from climate extremes such as flooding and heatwaves (Leets et al 2022). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Kelly

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

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Sustainable Recycled Textiles for Engineering Applications

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Worldwide demand for the apparel industry keeps growing while triggering an environmental impact on human health. The textile industry accounts for around 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Doustdar, Dr JH Herreros

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

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Development of Biodegradable Fiber-Based Bags for Sustainable Plant Nurture

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The need for environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions to combat plastic pollution has never been more critical. Plastics, particularly single-use plastic bags, have had a detrimental impact on our ecosystems and contribute to environmental degradation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr RS Salehiyan

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

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High-fidelity CFD and data-driven modelling of aerodynamic noise sources

University of Birmingham School of Metallurgy & Materials

Applications are invited for one funded 3.5-year PhD studentship for the project titled “High-fidelity CFD and data-driven modeling of aerodynamic noise sources” in the group of Dr Zhong-Nan Wang at the University of Birmingham. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Wang

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

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Advanced Computational Image Analysis for Marine Debris Monitoring via Remote Sensing [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Research Group: Visual Computing

Marine debris and floating plastic pollution are an emerging environmental problem since they pollute the ocean, air and food whilst endangering the ocean wildlife through their ingestion and entanglement. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Rosin, Dr O Karakus

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

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PhD Project on Defining Links Between Climate Change, Marine Disease and Food Security

University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Science

This PhD project will apply cutting edge approaches in molecular microbial ecology to deliver. critical new knowledge on the causes of marine pathogen outbreaks that threaten Australia’s. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Seymour

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

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Energy security vs. energy import costs: assessing the role of Offshore Wind Power

Loughborough University Offshore Wind CDT

This Research Project is part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience’s Energy Economics Cluster. The CDT is a partnership between Hull, Durham, Loughborough and Sheffield universities, along with over 40 industry partners. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AR Bennato, Dr M Adetutu

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

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