Marine Sciences (research projects) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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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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The application of machine-learning to establish baselines and assess change in sensitive marine habitats

University of the Highlands and Islands Scottish Association for Marine Science

This is an exciting and unparalleled opportunity to join an international team of researchers using automated (machine-learning) based image analysis to map benthos on the Greenlandic shelf and shelf edge. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Wilding, Dr J Marlow, Dr J Halpin, Dr N Zwershke

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Water Issues in Managed Wetlands and Woodlands: A Creative Practice-Led Investigation

University of Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

Using a deep mapping method (Modeen and Biggs, 2020), this compilation of information, assisted by collaborative shared expertise, allows for connections and observations to be gathered that support pilot restoration projects within a community, as well as the creation of artworks that serve an educational function. . Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Modeen, Prof J Rowan

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

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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)

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Process-based modelling of long-term morphological impacts from offshore marine renewable energy installations

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Li

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

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Aberdeen University School of Engineering

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: Prof G Fairhurst, Dr R Secchi

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

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Application of digital holography for marine science

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

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 T Thevar, Dr K Nakkeeran

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD 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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How do sandy clinoforms develop on the shelves of volcanic islands?

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Clinoforms are inclined stratigraphic surfaces that encompass rounded sedimentary bodies which build out from shallow to deeper water environments. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Mitchell, Dr I Kane, Dr R Quartau

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

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Exchange of water between the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden recorded at DSDP Site 229

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Red Sea is relatively isolated from the Indian Ocean by a shallow sill near its connection with the Gulf of Aden at the Bab el Mandeb Strait. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Mitchell, Dr D Liebrand

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

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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)

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We have 12 Marine Sciences (research projects) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Marine Sciences (research projects) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 12 Marine Sciences (research projects) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD opportunities in the Department of Geography

Exploring nutritional supplements to enhance coral reslience

The application of machine-learning to establish baselines and assess change in sensitive marine habitats

Binks Institute for Sustainability: Water Issues in Managed Wetlands and Woodlands: A Creative Practice-Led Investigation

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

Process-based modelling of long-term morphological impacts from offshore marine renewable energy installations

Getting up to speed with satellite broadband

Application of digital holography for marine science

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

How do sandy clinoforms develop on the shelves of volcanic islands?

Exchange of water between the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden recorded at DSDP Site 229

CDTS309: Sustainable lighting for coastal cities

We have 12 Marine Sciences (research projects) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Marine Sciences (research projects) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 12 Marine Sciences (research projects) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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