PhD Scholarship in Collaborative Consumption and Circular Economy at University College Cork University College Cork in Ireland

The Cork University Business School (CUBS) at University College Cork is offering a PhD scholarship for a project focused on supporting and scaling collaborative consumption models to accelerate a just circular economy transition in Ireland. The project will investigate how shared access to goods and services—such as swapping, borrowing, renting, and leasing—can be leveraged to reduce waste and promote sustainability. The research aims to inform business and policy strategies to ensure that the transition to a circular economy is equitable and benefits all sectors of society. The supervisory team includes Dr. Bernadette Power, Dr. John Eakins, Prof. Geraldine Ryan, Dr. Gordon Sirr, and external advisor Dr. Jack McCarthy from the Rediscovery Centre. Applicants should be highly motivated graduates with excellent academic records and a strong interest in sustainability, business, and the circular economy. The scholarship provides funding for the PhD, though specific financial details are not listed. Interested candidates should consult the official University College Cork vacancies page for full application instructions and further information.