United KingdomFunded PhD Positions in Environmental Science in the UK
Environmental science PhDs in the UK are primarily funded through the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), which runs a network of Doctoral Training Partnerships covering climate change, ecology, earth observation, marine science, hydrology, and environmental policy. NERC DTPs are based at university consortia and typically accept a mix of UK and international applicants.
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Why study Environmental Science in the UK?
The UK's NERC is one of the most generously funded environmental research councils in Europe, with particular investment in climate modelling, biodiversity, and net zero transition science. CASE partnerships with organisations including the Met Office, Environment Agency, and CEFAS provide real-world research environments and often carry enhanced stipends above the UKRI baseline.
For the full picture of funded opportunities across all fields and countries, search the Acadara database — over 1,600 verified funded positions updated daily. You can also browse all funded PhD positions in the UK.