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Malcolm Campbell

1 year ago

Sustainability University of Canterbury in New Zealand

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Connect PhD scholarships are co-funded by the University of Canterbury and external partners from industry, business, and community

Deadline

Expired

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New Zealand

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University of Canterbury

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Geography
Social Science
Environmental Sustainability
Economics

About this position

?? There is an open call for applications for Connect PhD Scholarships focused on sustainability. Sustainability is considered in broad terms - addressing gaps in knowledge about sustainability from an economic, social and/or environmental perspective. ??

EOIs are due **16 June 2025**

?? If you are interested, I know there may be a few ideas in the wider networks looking for a home, feel free to start a conversation about the idea and how we could partner! ??

?? More details below:
?Research could include research directly relevant to achieving any of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
? UC Connect Doctoral Scholarships are co-funded by the University of Canterbury and external partners from industry, business and community. ?There are up to 12 Connect PhD scholarships available for commencement in 2025 or Semester 1 2026.
?Candidates who hold a Connect scholarship will collaborate with the partner organisation for the duration of their degree.
?Both parties to the partnership provide, each year over 3 years, $16,000 toward an annual PhD stipend (total $48,000 per partner).
?UC will cover tuition fees for the thesis enrolment for up to a total of 360 points.

Read more about the UN SDGs here https://sdgs.un.org/goals

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Connect PhD scholarships are co-funded by the University of Canterbury and external partners from industry, business, and community

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Professor of Health and Medical Geography, Director of Te Taiwhenua o te Hauora | The GeoHealth Laboratory

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New Zealand

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Human Geography

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