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CAST PhD Studentship in Community Resilience and Cascading Climate Impacts University of Manchester in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 7, 2026

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United Kingdom

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University of Manchester

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Sociology
Political Science
Geography
Environmental Policy
Environmental Sustainability
Community Resilience
Cambio Climático

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CAST PhD Studentship at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, on Community resilience and cascading climate impacts.

This PhD focuses on how climate impacts on critical infrastructures such as power, ICT, water, and transport cascade through systems and affect households and communities. The project examines interdependencies, community responses, and ways to build resilience, with a strong emphasis on socially engaged and policy-relevant research.

Research objectives include understanding how impacts in one sector cascade to others at household/community scale, studying how UK communities are affected and respond in the short and long term, developing scenarios/storylines of cascading events using a persona approach for under-represented groups, and co-developing interventions, policies, and activities to support resilience.

Applicants should be UK students only and have at least a 2:1 in Geography, Sociology, Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, or a related subject. Interest in climate change, social policy, and sustainability is required. Experience with qualitative research, adaptation/resilience literature, and participatory approaches is desirable. The project uses a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods.

The studentship is advertised as fully funded. No stipend amount is stated in the post.

Deadline: Friday, 7 August 2026. Apply early.

How to apply: Submit an online application via the University of Manchester PGR portal. Contact the supervisors before applying with your motivation, background, and approach. Prepare your CV, transcripts, and details of two referees.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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