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Environmental science, conservation The University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

No explicit funding details are provided in the post. Please refer to the linked project page for information on funding, stipend, and tuition coverage.

Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

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University of Edinburgh

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Sociology
Social Science
Public Opinion Research
Environmental Conservation
Island Ecology

About this position

PhD opportunity to investigate how public attitudes and opinions influence the success of island restoration projects. Jointly supervised at The University of Edinburgh ( Aidan Keane and Janet Fisher ) and the RSPB (me and Louise Soanes ). Please circulate and get in touch if you have any questions.

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Funding details

No explicit funding details are provided in the post. Please refer to the linked project page for information on funding, stipend, and tuition coverage.

What's required

Applicants should hold or expect to obtain a first or upper second class undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as environmental science, conservation, sociology, or a related field. Strong interest in interdisciplinary research, excellent communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively are desirable. No specific GPA, language test, or other requirements are mentioned.

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