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ecological PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 108 ecological PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Understanding the ecological and evolutionary effects of heatwaves in tropical species and ecological communities

James Cook University College of Science and Engineering

Heatwaves are considered one of the most threatening processes for our plants and animal species as the Earth’s climate warms. There is much to understand about how our species and the ecological communities they form will change and adapt through heatwaves. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MH Higgie

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

One Hour Region : Driving Back Overshoot at the Regional Scale

University of Stirling School of Biological & Environmental Sciences

Rationale. The drive to net zero and beyond is a widely established ambition across the UK’s policy landscape, yet a framework against which to drive change and measure progress has yet to be established. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A N Tyler, Dr E Cartmell, Dr S Mathieson, Dr M Wackernagel

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

Integrated indicators of ecological health for rivers based on riverbed biofilms - PhD

Cranfield University School of Water, Energy and Environment (SWEE)

Pollution has resurfaced as a critical issue for the health of river ecosystems. Persistent and emerging water quality problems are being highlighted regularly by the media and community groups, pressuring regulators to reassess monitoring and assessment approaches. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Grabowski

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

Habitats: Managing the ecological impacts of noise on wildlife habitats for sustainable development

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Waddington, Dr M Wood, Prof B Davies, Prof R Young

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

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CDTS309: Sustainable lighting for coastal cities

University of Plymouth The School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Project description. Artificial Light at Night has demonstrated impacts on biological processes in the sea. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Davies, Dr O Rendon

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

Incorporating ecological modelling into 3D simulation of marine growth on man-made structures

Aberdeen University School of Biological Sciences

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

Supervisors: Dr K Gormley, Dr M Kapitaniak, Dr A Madgett, Dr T Wilding, Dr J Marlow

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

Socio-ecological research to understand the potential impacts of alternative protein sources in the UK and Europe

University of Leeds School of Earth & Environment

We are looking for an academically excellent, impact-focused candidate for an interdisciplinary PhD project working at the science-policy interface. Read more

Supervisors: Dr DR Williams, Dr N M Lomax

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

4-year PhD Studentship: Impact of the microbial biodiversity and micro-ecological processes on the transmission and persistency of diseases in dairy farms: a multidisciplinary, adaptive research approach

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School

Soil provides the basic structure for the development of the ecosystem where humans and animals live. Soil microbiota, including different pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, are responsible for the health and maintenance of the ecosystem, creating the greatest biodiversity in the world. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Amato

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

Causal inference and trial emulation for ecological observational data

University of St Andrews School of Mathematics and Statistics

Research Group: Division of Statistics

Conducting formal causal inference for ecological data is challenging due to the complex observational processes that are usually involved. Read more

Supervisors: Dr BS Swallow, Dr H Worthington

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

Predicting impacts of freshwater invasions: from the individual to ecosystems

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

Research Group: School of Biology

OVERVIEW. Biological invasions are a key driver of global change, causing irreversible ecosystem change, biodiversity loss and enormous economic burden. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J South, Assoc Prof E.J. Duncan

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

PhD project: Functional variation in arthropod performance across agro-ecosystems

Aarhus University Graduate School of Natural Sciences

Applications are invited for a PhD position at the Graduate School of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Biology program. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Sørensen

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

Integration of transactional and Ecological Momentary Assessment data for cancer risk factor prediction

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Shopping history records, collected via purchases tracked on loyalty cards, can provide a new perspective on lifestyle choices and behaviours and how these relate to health outcomes such as cancer. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AS Skatova, Dr A Skinner, Prof T Gaunt, Prof R Martin

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

Identifying policy barriers to the uptake of rewilding – a social-ecological approach

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences

Research Group: Applied Ecology Research Group (AERG)

Research Group. Applied Ecology Research Group (AERG). Proposed supervisory team. Dr Helen Wheeler (AERG, Anglia Ruskin University). Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Wheeler, Dr DN Natalini

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

Biodiversity and solar farms: risks and opportunities Ref: 5099

University of Exeter Department of Geography

Location: The academic supervisors are based at the University of Exeter’s Cornwall Campus in Penryn, Cornwall, and field work will be undertaken in South-East England – the balance between time spent at each location will be discussed at offer stage and during the project. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Bennie, Prof R McDonald

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

Leveraging species’ geography to predict and mitigate biodiversity loss with global change

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

This studentship will investigate how species’ geography can be used to predict and mitigate the negative effects of ongoing global changes, including climate and land use change. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Lynn, Prof S Shulltz

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

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Improving Predictive Power: Addressing Identifiability Challenges in Microbial Community Models.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr EBC Balsa-Canto, Prof JVI VAN IMPE

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

Ecological geometry: applying geometric and topological concepts and tools to model how animals interact with each other and their environment

Aberdeen University School of Natural and Computing Sciences

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Morimoto, Prof R Levi

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

Biodiversity gains in churchyards as a microcosm for UK biodiversity gains

University of York Department of Archaeology

Primary Supervisor. Prof Colin Beale (Department of Biology). Co-Supervisors. Prof Victoria Wells & Dr Julie Rugg (School for Business and Society), Prof Kate Giles (Department of Archaeology, Centre for the Study of Christianity & Culture). Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Beale, Prof V Wells, Dr J Rugg, Dr K Giles

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

Biodiversity gains in churchyards as a microcosm for UK biodiversity gains

University of York Department of Biology

Primary Supervisor. Prof Colin Beale (Department of Biology). Co-Supervisors. Prof Victoria Wells & Dr Julie Rugg (School for Business and Society), Prof Kate Giles (Department of Archaeology, Centre for the Study of Christianity & Culture). Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Beale, Prof V Wells, Dr J Rugg, Dr K Giles

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

Biodiversity gains in churchyards as a microcosm for UK biodiversity gains

University of York School for Business and Society

Primary Supervisor. Prof Colin Beale (Department of Biology). Co-Supervisors. Prof Victoria Wells & Dr Julie Rugg (School for Business and Society), Prof Kate Giles (Department of Archaeology, Centre for the Study of Christianity & Culture). Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Beale, Prof V Wells, Dr J Rugg, Dr K Giles

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

Evaluating the role of Big Data in understanding livestock impacts on the upland landscape

University of Plymouth Faculty of Science and Engineering

Applications are invited for a 3.5 years PhD studentship within the Environmental Intelligence doctoral training programme at the University of Plymouth. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Whiteside

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

The Human Past in Wetland Conservation and Restoration

Aberdeen University School of Geosciences

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

Supervisors: Dr M Stratigos, Prof D Burslem

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

From past to present: Harnessing hydrology, ecology, and palaeo-markers to establish dune slack restoration potential

UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology - Bangor UK CEH

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: https://ecowild.site.hw.ac.uk/. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Jones, Dr K Selby, Dr B Jones, Dr C Dwyer

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

Assessing demographic resilience of tropical and temperate reef organisms

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

Adapt, move, or die. These are the three options that reef organisms have as the environment around them changes, such as that happening under ongoing climate change. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Beger, Dr JF Firth, Dr R Salguero-Gómez

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

Spatio-temporal drivers of insect biodiversity and conservation

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Hassall, Dr R Neely, Assoc Prof E.J. Duncan, Prof W E Kunin

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

Adapting the Biological Quality Elements (BQE) to Irish Benthic Coastal and Transitional Habitats

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 rn Nash, Dr NT Touzet

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

Linking Oceanographical Connectivity pathways and Environmental Pollution Pressures to the Genetic Structure of Planktonic Biota in Coastal Embayments

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 NT Touzet, Dr rn Nash, Dr FK Kavanagh

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

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)

The Arts of Belonging: Migration, Environment and Well-Being

Aberdeen University School of Social Sciences

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

Supervisors: Dr N Halabi, Dr R Macklin

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

A Smart Ecosystem Monitoring Platform for Long-term, Multifunctional Landscape Climate Adaptation Research

Sheffield Hallam University Computing and Informatics

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CDS Da Silva, Dr SB Basu, Dr JB Bridge

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

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