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Fully Funded PhD in Bracken Control Strategies at Newcastle University Newcastle University in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Fully funded PhD opportunity; the post does not specify the stipend amount, tuition coverage details, or other financial provisions.

Deadline

Nov 20, 2026

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United Kingdom

University

Newcastle University

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Biology
Land Management
Plant Ecology
Preservation

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About this position

Fully funded PhD studentship in bracken control strategies at Newcastle University’s School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, in collaboration with colleagues at The James Hutton Institute.

The project will test new techniques for controlling bracken, a major problem in the British uplands. The research is relevant to environmental science, plant ecology, conservation, upland land management and sustainable landscape management.

The studentship is fully funded, although the post does not provide details of the stipend, tuition coverage or additional financial support. The application deadline is 20 November 2026, with the PhD scheduled to start in January 2027.

Applicants should consult the FindAPhD listing for the full eligibility criteria, project details, funding terms and application procedure.

Funding details

Fully funded PhD opportunity; the post does not specify the stipend amount, tuition coverage details, or other financial provisions.

How to apply

Review the PhD studentship listing on FindAPhD.com and apply through the application instructions provided there. The deadline is 20 November 2026 for a January 2027 start.

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Professor of Ecology & Conservation

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Research Interests

Ecology

Conservation Biology

Molecular Ecology

Trophic Ecology

Photobiology