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University of Leeds · School of Geography · United Kingdom

PhD: Reservoir Carbon Dynamics and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

YES-DTN competition: generally 3.5 years of UKRI-rate stipend, university fees and research, fieldwork, training and conference support. Up to 30% of full awards across the network may go to international candidates; 2027/28 award details require confirmation.

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YES-DTN competition: generally 3.5 years of UKRI-rate stipend, university fees and research, fieldwork, training and conference support. Up to 30% of full awards across the network may go to international candidates; 2027/28 award details require confirmation.

• Leeds
• United Kingdom
• Biodiversity

University of Leeds · School of Geography, Ecology and Global Change research group · United Kingdom

Tropical Forest Ecology PhD: Combining satellite data and field measurements to assess drought stress and tree mortality risk in the Amazon

Competitive YES-DTN full studentship of 3.5 years if awarded, described as covering UKRI-standard stipend, tuition, and research/fieldwork/training/conference support. The programme FAQ says up to 30% of full awards may go to international applicants and the international fee difference is covered; confirm the individual award and excluded visa, relocation, travel and health-surcharge costs.

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Competitive YES-DTN full studentship of 3.5 years if awarded, described as covering UKRI-standard stipend, tuition, and research/fieldwork/training/conference support. The programme FAQ says up to 30% of full awards may go to international applicants and the international fee difference is covered; confirm the individual award and excluded visa, relocation, travel and health-surcharge costs.

• United Kingdom
• Leeds
• Amazon

University of Exeter · Department of Psychology · United Kingdom

Animal Behaviour and Physics PhD: How Do Bumblebee Colonies Regulate Nest Temperature Together?

EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award for September 2027: up to 3.5 years full-time, tuition and a total £5,000 Research Training Support Grant. The current £21,805 stipend is the 2026/27 rate; confirm the 2027/28 amount. Eligible international awardees may receive the fee difference, with international awards capped at 30% and academic/residence criteria applying. Visa, health surcharge and relocation costs are not covered.

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EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award for September 2027: up to 3.5 years full-time, tuition and a total £5,000 Research Training Support Grant. The current £21,805 stipend is the 2026/27 rate; confirm the 2027/28 amount. Eligible international awardees may receive the fee difference, with international awards capped at 30% and academic/residence criteria applying. Visa, health surcharge and relocation costs are not covered.

• United Kingdom
• University of Exeter
• Psychology

Newcastle University · School of Natural and Environmental Sciences. · United Kingdom

Newcastle Ecology PhD: Assessing Rust-Fungus Biocontrol of Himalayan Balsam

One full-time place funded for 3.5 years, with a planned start of 4 Jan 2027. The summary lists full tuition, a tax-free stipend of at least £21,805 per year at the 2026/27 rate, and additional research costs. Detailed terms limit Home-rate fee coverage to UK/EU applicants who meet residence conditions; eligibility for international applicants, any overseas-fee difference and the research-cost amount remain unconfirmed.

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One full-time place funded for 3.5 years, with a planned start of 4 Jan 2027. The summary lists full tuition, a tax-free stipend of at least £21,805 per year at the 2026/27 rate, and additional research costs. Detailed terms limit Home-rate fee coverage to UK/EU applicants who meet residence conditions; eligibility for international applicants, any overseas-fee difference and the research-cost amount remain unconfirmed.

• UK
• Newcastle
• ecology

University of St Andrews · School of Biology · United Kingdom

EASTBIO: Improved hatchery production of the native oyster, Ostrea edulis, for aquaculture and restoration

EASTBIO/BBSRC competitive award: four years, UK/international applicants. If awarded: UKRI stipend, Home fees + St Andrews international fee top-up. Native Aqua internship: 3–18 months within award. 2027/28 rate, individual award and CASE pay unknown.

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EASTBIO/BBSRC competitive award: four years, UK/international applicants. If awarded: UKRI stipend, Home fees + St Andrews international fee top-up. Native Aqua internship: 3–18 months within award. 2027/28 rate, individual award and CASE pay unknown.

• St Andrews
• United Kingdom
• Agricultural Sciences

University of St Andrews · School of Biology · United Kingdom

EASTBIO: Soundscapes of Recovery: Acoustic Indicators of Ecological Change in Scottish Rivers

Four-year EASTBIO BBSRC competition for UK/international applicants. If awarded: UKRI-rate stipend and Home fees; St Andrews covers the international fee difference. Individual award, 2027/28 rate and extra CASE stipend are unspecified.

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Four-year EASTBIO BBSRC competition for UK/international applicants. If awarded: UKRI-rate stipend and Home fees; St Andrews covers the international fee difference. Individual award, 2027/28 rate and extra CASE stipend are unspecified.

• St Andrews
• United Kingdom
• Ecology

University of Luxembourg · Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) at the University of Luxembourg brings together expertise from the human · Luxembourg

Urban Citizen Science PhD: Studying How Citizen Science Can Support Climate Resilience and Ecological Justice

Fully funded 36-month fixed-term doctoral researcher position; full time, 40 hours/week, Kirchberg Campus. Salary, tuition arrangement, social security, research budget and travel budget are not stated.

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Fully funded 36-month fixed-term doctoral researcher position; full time, 40 hours/week, Kirchberg Campus. Salary, tuition arrangement, social security, research budget and travel budget are not stated.

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• PhD
• Ecology
• Urban Studies