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.