Amritesh A. R.

PhD Opportunity in Ecology, Cultural Heritage and Sustainability at Amrita School for Sustainable Futures , Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India. This is a fully funded PhD program under the E4LIFE International PhD Fellowship , starting in August 2026 . The opportunity is linked to a UNESCO Chair research ecosystem and emphasizes interdisciplinary, field-based, and impact-oriented research. Research themes include sacred groves and ecology, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, ecorestoration, land-use change using GIS and remote sensing, microclimate regulation, carbon stocks, and climate resilience. Additional areas include traditional ecological knowledge (TEK), community governance, youth engagement, intergenerational knowledge transfer, sacred landscapes as cultural heritage systems, intangible heritage, cultural mapping, heritage documentation, environmental governance, biodiversity policy, and sustainability transitions. Eligible backgrounds include Ecology, Environmental Science, Botany, Forestry, Geography, GIS and Remote Sensing, Engineering, Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies, Policy, Law, Sustainability, Cultural Studies, Climate Science, and related interdisciplinary fields. Funding and benefits include a fully funded international PhD fellowship, interdisciplinary mentorship, Live-in-Labs® immersive field engagement, publications, and international conference exposure. The post does not specify the stipend amount, tuition coverage details, or any fee waivers. How to apply : send your CV and statement of interest to the contact email provided. The post does not mention a formal application portal or deadline date beyond the August 2026 start.