PhD Studentship: Global Sustainable Development MPhil/PhD
Pursue transdisciplinary research addressing complex global sustainability challenges at the University of Warwick.
Best for:Best for motivated researchers seeking to bridge disciplinary boundaries to solve complex global sustainability problems.
Overview
The MPhil/PhD programme in Global Sustainable Development at the University of Warwick offers a unique opportunity to conduct transdisciplinary research on the sustainability of human-environment interactions. Candidates will work alongside experts from the GSD Department and the Institute for Global Sustainable Development to address critical knowledge gaps through innovative, challenge-led methods. The programme emphasizes a supportive research culture, providing structured training and the flexibility to integrate diverse disciplinary perspectives. Students are expected to engage actively with the wider academic community, including various interdisciplinary research centres across the university.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute a transdisciplinary research project addressing a specific sustainability challenge.
- Collaborate with a supervisory team to establish and follow a personal development plan.
- Complete required postgraduate modules and researcher development training workshops.
- Engage in academic activities such as reading groups, workshops, masterclasses, and symposia.
- Integrate methods from multiple academic disciplines to produce high-quality research.
- Work effectively and equitably with non-academic partners on sustainability initiatives.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English proficiency required
Instruction: English
- Ability to work across disciplinary boundaries
- Interest in challenge-led research methods
- Commitment to transdisciplinary collaboration
Funding & terms
How to apply
Interested candidates should visit the official university programme page via the provided link. Follow the instructions on the portal to submit your application and supporting documentation.
- CV
- Research proposal
- Academic transcripts
- Reference letters
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