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Swansea University Research Scholarship

PhD in Marine Ecology: Welsh Seascape, Blue Carbon and Fish (RS978) Swansea University in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Jul 16, 2026

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United Kingdom

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Swansea University

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Environmental Science
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Earth Science
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Coastal Ecology

About this position

PhD opportunity at Swansea University in Marine and Coastal Ecology / Biology focused on marine ecology, saltmarsh, seagrass, blue carbon, and fish assemblages. The project, Marine Ecology: Understanding the Welsh Seascape: Critical Coastal Habitats for Blue Carbon and Fish (RS978), aims to improve understanding of the ecological drivers of the Welsh seascape and inform restoration design for coastal habitats in South Wales.

The research will examine how environmental and biological factors such as salinity, bathymetry, tide, temperature, habitat size, pools/creeks, water quality, grazing intensity, topography, and carbon storage influence fish communities and blue carbon in saltmarsh and seagrass systems. Methods may include literature review, field sampling, and controlled laboratory experiments at the Centre of Sustainable Aquatic Research.

This is a full-time PhD with a 3-year funding duration and a start date of October 2026. Funding is available for UK fee eligible applicants only. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, provides an annual stipend at the UKRI rate, and includes additional research expenses of at least £9,500.

Eligibility: applicants should hold a 2.1 undergraduate degree in Biosciences or a related subject, or a master’s degree with at least Merit (or equivalent). English language requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0, or equivalent. Welsh, female, and disadvantaged-background applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

Supervisors: Dr Nicole Esteban, Dr Richard Unsworth, and Dr Penny Neyland. Funding providers include NRW, Swansea University, EVMT ProgRess Limited, and Project Seagrass.

Deadline: 16 July 2026. Apply online and ensure RS978 is entered correctly in the application form, with the advert uploaded as instructed.

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Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

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