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PhD in State Power, Green Policy, and Ecological Transition at Loughborough University Loughborough University in United Kingdom

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PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

A competitive studentship is available; specific details are provided on the application page. Tuition fees for international students are £23,100 per year (2026-27), with UK fees to be confirmed. Funding may cover tuition and provide a stipend, but applicants should consult the official page for full details.

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Political Science
Social Science
Environmental Policy
Political Economy
Climate Policy
Economics

About this position

Loughborough University London is offering a fully funded PhD opportunity focused on the intersection of state power, green policy, and ecological transition. This project investigates how state capacity and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) shape ecological transitions and climate policy outcomes, drawing on political economy, policy analysis, and advanced data methods. The research is embedded within the Institute for International Management and Entrepreneurship, providing access to a vibrant social sciences research community and strong policy networks in the UK.

Key research questions include the instrumental use of SOEs by states to achieve ecological transition goals, the response of SOEs to state-mandated policies, and the factors influencing compliance or resistance. The project welcomes sectoral studies (energy, mining, agriculture, manufacturing) and is particularly interested in cases from the Global South, where just transition challenges are acute. The societal impact of green industrial policies on local communities is also a core theme.

Applicants should have at least an upper second-class honours degree (2:1) or international equivalent in a relevant field, with a strong interest in political economy, policy analysis, and climate or ecological policy. Experience with data methods and social sciences is desirable. English language proficiency is required. The studentship is competitive, with tuition for international students set at £23,100 per year (2026-27); UK fees are to be confirmed. Funding details, including stipend and tuition coverage, are available on the official project page.

The application deadline is 1 February 2026, with the program starting in October 2026. Prospective students are encouraged to prepare a research proposal aligned with the project theme and apply online via the Loughborough University portal. For further information, consult the project supervisor, Professor Gerhard Schnyder, or visit the university's official project page.

Funding details

A competitive studentship is available; specific details are provided on the application page. Tuition fees for international students are £23,100 per year (2026-27), with UK fees to be confirmed. Funding may cover tuition and provide a stipend, but applicants should consult the official page for full details.

What's required

Applicants must hold at least an upper second-class honours degree (2:1) or equivalent in a relevant subject. International equivalents are accepted, with specific requirements varying by country. Strong interest in political economy, policy analysis, and ecological or climate policy is expected. Experience with data methods and social sciences is desirable. English language proficiency is required as per university standards.

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