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London NERC doctoral training partnership
The Natural Environment Research Council, in collaboration with eight London-based research organisations in environmental science, invites applications for its London NERC doctoral training partnership. This provides PhD training in environmental research across a broad range of fields, with the aim of enhancing doctoral experience and preparing students to become future leaders in their field. The programme has the following structure: 鈥ear 1 autumn term – core multidisciplinary skills training; 鈥ear 1 spring term – core training and PhD project development, and field class; 鈥ear 1 summer term – students relocate to primary institution and start research; 鈥ear 2 – bespoke training courses to develop specific skills and students upgrade to full PhD status; 鈥ear 3 – students continue research at their primary institution; 鈥ear 4 – thesis writing and submission, followed by viva. The key research themes are: biodiversity, ecology and conservation; earth, atmosphere and ocean processes; environmental hazards and pollution; environmental physics and mathematical modelling; evolution and adaptation; past life and environments; solid earth dynamics; pan-disciplinary studies. Applications should be for a research theme rather than a specific project. Applicants from all over the world may apply. Funding for overseas students will only be covered at the home rate. Applicants are expected to have a 2:1 or higher in a relevant degree or equivalent or a master鈥檚 degree in a relevant subject. Studentships are for four years and include tuition fees. For 2020 to 2021, the stipend is worth 拢17,285 per year with London weighting, and tuition fees are worth 拢4,407 per year.
Website: http://london-nerc-dtp.org/apply-to-the-london-nerc-dtp/