pollution PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Urban gardens to improve health, biodiversity and climate-change resilience in cities in Bangladesh

University of York Department of Environment and Geography

Bangladesh has some of the most densely-populated cities facing overlapping risks of health, climate and urbanisation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr HE Elsey, Dr AH Haque, Prof P White

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

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Urban gardens to improve health, biodiversity and climate-change resilience in cities in Bangladesh

University of York Hull York Medical School

Bangladesh has some of the most densely-populated cities facing overlapping risks of health, climate and urbanisation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr HE Elsey, Dr AH Haque, Prof P White

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

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Understanding centrosome function in the human airway

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Breathing sustains our life and is also important for our quality of life. Inside the lung, billions of hair-like structures called cilia beat a million times a day to promote a process called mucociliary clearance. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Mahen, Prof EH Hollox

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

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Novel interphases for ceramic composites: a high-throughput approach

Imperial College London Department of Materials

The Department of Materials at Imperial College London, as part of the new CDT in Materials 4.0, is looking for a candidate to undertake a PhD project in the field of Ceramic Matrix Composites for the next generation of aero-engines and fusion reactors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr O Gavalda Diaz

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

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Ammonia futures – the changing face of atmospheric nitrogen emissions

University of York Department of Chemistry

Introduction. Air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to human health, and impacts biodiversity, and ecosystem services. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Moller, Prof A C Lewis

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

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Natural Polymer Textiles & Fibres for Sustainable Fashion Sector PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

This project aims to manufacture sustainable textiles from renewable/natural polymers such as cellulose, chitin, alginate, chitosan which derived from most abundant natural resources like agricultural biomass and sea food waste (crab shell, shrimp shells etc.). Read more

Supervisor: Dr S.S Rahatekar

3 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Circular production of phosphorous fertiliser – anaerobic digestate matrix effects on recovery efficacy

Harper Adams University Department of Agriculture and Environment

Introduction to research area. The application of animal slurries and anaerobic digestates to land to provide crop nutrients is facing ever increasing regulatory constraints influencing how they are stored and spread to land. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MK Kirby

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

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Sustainable processes – reducing single use plastics in healthcare

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

The burden of medical plastic waste has become an increasingly pressing concern in recent years. The healthcare industry relies heavily on single-use plastic items due to their convenience and hygiene factors, but this has led to a significant environmental problem. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Ghag

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

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PhD in trophic transfer and ecotoxicological effects of nanoplastic

Roskilde University Department of Science and Environment

Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as PhD in trophic transfer and ecotoxicological effecs of nanoplastic from 01.08.04 or as soon as possible thereafter. Read more

Supervisor: Prof KS Syberg

14 May 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Novel laser sources in the mid-infrared spectral region for security and sensing applications (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

This project will address the urgent requirement for new photonics tools in the mid-infrared (mid-IR) spectral region to police stricter greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and to progress imaging capabilities in poor visibility for security applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof A Kemp

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

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Signalling mechanism enhancing root nodule symbiosis (CHARPENTIER_J24DTP)

John Innes Centre Graduate Programme

Nitrogen (N) acquisition is fundamental for plant growth. However, N is poorly available in soils, leading to extensive and costly chemical fertiliser applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Charpentier

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

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Seaweed Ecosystem Services: Evaluating the Role in Coastal Erosion Mitigation, Carbon Sequestration and Nutrient Reuptake from Anthropogenic Sources

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 CM McEleney , Dr DM McCrudden, Dr S O'Reilly

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

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PhD studentship - Commercial Applications of Skin Bioenergy Research

Newcastle University Translational and Clinical Research Institute

Value of award . 100% of Home tuition fees paid and UKRI stipend for annual living expenses. A successful international candidate needs to fund the difference between the UK and international fees. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Birch-Machin

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

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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Urban Air Quality Simulation and Management

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

This research project offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about addressing the critical issue of urban air quality through cutting-edge computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Hassanin

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

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Advanced Techniques for Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

This research project presents an opportunity for individuals interested in tackling pressing environmental challenges related to wastewater treatment and resource recovery. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Hassanin

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

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We have 107 pollution PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

pollution PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 107 pollution PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Urban gardens to improve health, biodiversity and climate-change resilience in cities in Bangladesh

Urban gardens to improve health, biodiversity and climate-change resilience in cities in Bangladesh

Understanding centrosome function in the human airway

Novel interphases for ceramic composites: a high-throughput approach

Ammonia futures – the changing face of atmospheric nitrogen emissions

Natural Polymer Textiles & Fibres for Sustainable Fashion Sector PhD

Circular production of phosphorous fertiliser – anaerobic digestate matrix effects on recovery efficacy

Sustainable processes – reducing single use plastics in healthcare

PhD in trophic transfer and ecotoxicological effects of nanoplastic

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Novel laser sources in the mid-infrared spectral region for security and sensing applications (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Signalling mechanism enhancing root nodule symbiosis (CHARPENTIER_J24DTP)

Seaweed Ecosystem Services: Evaluating the Role in Coastal Erosion Mitigation, Carbon Sequestration and Nutrient Reuptake from Anthropogenic Sources

PhD studentship - Commercial Applications of Skin Bioenergy Research

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Urban Air Quality Simulation and Management

Advanced Techniques for Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery

We have 107 pollution PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

pollution PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 107 pollution PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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