Doctoral Training Centres

You can also apply for a PhD at one of the Doctoral Training Centres and Partnerships that work with the Graduate School for the Environment. All vacancies are also advertised in the Funded PhD section.

  • Centre for Global Eco-Innovation

    Eco-innovation delivers the goals of sustainable and equitable societies and economies, including sustainable development. This is achieved through commercially viable approaches to global issues.

  • Envision

    Envision brings together UK researchers with industry and NGO partners to provide a new generation of environmental scientists with the skills, knowledge and experience they need to take on the challenges of a changing world.

  • STARS

    The STARS Centre for Doctoral Training is a consortium of 8 organizations, comprising 4 universities and 4 research institutes who are collaborating to offer training to PhD students in soil science.

  • Waitrose CTP

    Waitrose is leading a £2m collaborative training partnership with Lancaster University, University of Reading, University of Warwick and Rothamsted Research to address global food security.

Other methods of applying for a PhD

Studying for a research degree is a highly rewarding and challenging process. You'll work to become a leading expert in your topic area with regular contact and close individual supervision with your supervisor.

  • Develop your own self-funded PhD proposal

    If you have your own research idea, we can help you to develop it. To begin this process you will need to find a PhD Supervisor from one of our research groups, whose research interests align with your own.

  • Apply for a funded PhD position

    Every year we offer a range of PhDs funded by a number of different sources, including research councils, industries or charities. Browse the list of latest funded opportunities here.

  • PhD Student Stories

    Our PhD students are engaged in cutting-edge research, in locations across the globe. Take inspiration from some of our current PhD students.