PhD scholarship

PhD opportunity in microbial ecology , metagenomics , freshwater ecosystems , and environmental science at the Cawthron Institute and Lincoln University in New Zealand . This project will use a nationally unique dataset of metagenomic sequences from more than 150 lakes across Aotearoa New Zealand to study how microbial functional genes reflect freshwater ecosystem stress and recovery. The research will integrate genomic data with environmental and limnological datasets to examine how nutrient en...

PhD opportunity in Italy at the University of Tuscia (Università della Tuscia) in Ecology and Sustainable Management of Environmental Resources . The programme runs for 3 years (November 2026 to October 2029) and includes 8 total seats , with 7 fully funded scholarships and 1 non-funded position . Research areas mentioned in the post include marine ecosystems and biological interactions , natural products for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications , biodiversity and protected areas , pale...

Open PhD scholarship in “Microbial connectivity across tropical coastal seascapes” (MOSAIC) , part of the SEASTRONG Horizon Europe project . The project investigates how spatial connectivity among mangroves, seagrasses, and coral reefs shapes microbial community structure and biogeochemical function across three tropical regions: Seychelles, Fiji, and Belize . This is a fully funded 3-year PhD scholarship with fieldwork in three tropical regions and access to a 15-partner international consortiu...

PhD scholarship opportunity in Kōura movement ecology and passage requirements at Lincoln University in collaboration with Earth Sciences New Zealand and Bathurst Resources Ltd . This project focuses on freshwater crayfish (kōura) , endemic to Aotearoa New Zealand, and investigates how river fragmentation, culverts, substrate, and water velocity affect movement and passage. The work combines field-based biotelemetry with laboratory swim tunnel experiments and flume experiments to inform culvert ...

Fully funded PhD opportunity in Italy at IUSS Pavia : the National PhD Programme in Sustainable Development and Climate Change (42nd Cycle, Academic Year 2026–2027) is now accepting applications. This interdisciplinary doctoral programme offers 35 scholarships and brings together Italian universities and research institutions focused on urgent sustainability and climate challenges. Research areas include: climate change adaptation and mitigation, sustainable development, environmental sciences, ...