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University of Galway

Grass4Value

Fully Funded PhD in Sustainable Grass Biorefinery Deployment and Circular Bioeconomy University of Galway in Ireland

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Fully funded PhD scholarship. Stipend is €25,000 per year tax-exempt. Fees are covered up to €6,000 per year.

Deadline

Expired

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Ireland

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University of Galway

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biomedical Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Life Cycle Assessment
Environmental Sustainability
Bioeconomy

About this position

PhD opportunity at the University of Galway in collaboration with Teagasc under the Grass4Value project.

This fully funded doctoral scholarship focuses on sustainable and resilient grass biorefinery deployment and circular bioeconomy pathways for Ireland’s grassland resources. The research will examine value chains for low-emission feed, food, energy, bio-based materials, and fertilisers, with a strong emphasis on life cycle assessment (LCA), foresight analysis, and sustainability/resilience evaluation of grass biorefinery systems.

Relevant fields include agricultural engineering, biosystems engineering, environmental science, and sustainability research. Applicants should hold a first or good 2:1 honours degree or an MSc in environmental science, engineering, agriculture, sustainability, or a related discipline. Experience with LCA or systems modelling is desirable.

Funding includes a €25,000/year tax-exempt stipend and fees covered up to €6,000/year. The start date is 1 February 2027.

Deadline: 28 August 2026, 17:00. Apply by email to [email protected] with the subject line PhD Application – Grass4Value.

Funding details

Fully funded PhD scholarship. Stipend is €25,000 per year tax-exempt. Fees are covered up to €6,000 per year.

What's required

Applicants should have a first or good 2:1 honours degree or an MSc in environmental science, engineering, agriculture, sustainability, or a related discipline. Experience with life cycle assessment (LCA) or systems modelling is desirable.

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Environmental Sustainability

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