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Apply before: 8 January 2026
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Position: PhD positions
Apply before: 8 January 2026
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FLOOD-CDT’s mission is to train the next generation of researchers to tackle flooding – one of the most pressing global challenges of our time – by developing innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for resilient flood futures in the UK and internationally. (flood-cdt.ac.uk).
There are a number of opportunities to work across a wide range of topics under expert supervision at Loughborough, Southampton, Bristol, and Newcastle Universities, and with partners including the National Oceanography Centre, British Geological Survey, and UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology.
Each studentship offers:
- A fully funded 3.5-year PhD (fees covered)
- A tax-free stipend of £20,780 per year (UKRI standard rate)
- An additional £8,000 research training and support grant
- Access to bespoke cohort-based training across the whole CDT, industry collaboration, and policy-engagement opportunities
We are keen to attract applicants from a wide range of disciplines, including (but not limited to):
- Geographical, ocean and physical sciences
- Engineering and/or Mathematics
- Life and social sciences
- Data analytics, computer science and artificial intelligence
Further details of the programme, partner institutions, and the full list of available PhD projects can be found here:
- FLOOD-CDT website: https://flood-cdt.ac.uk
- FindAPhD programme page (projects and application guidance): https://www.findaphd.com/phds/program/fully-funded-phd-studentships-at-the-centre-for-doctoral-training-for-resilient-flood-futures-flood-cdt/?i177p6930 (www.FindAPhD.com)
Application deadline: Thursday 8 January 2026.
Please do circulate this opportunity to interested students, recent graduates, and colleagues who may be supervising strong candidates.
Best wishes,
Dan
Prof Daniel R. Parsons (he/him)
Pro-Vice-Chancellor - Research and Innovation
Professor in Geosciences
Loughborough University, Epinal Way, LE11 3TU, UK; www.lboro.ac.uk
