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Published: 12 Jan 2023 621 views
This prestigious Natural Environment Research Council-funded Doctoral Training Partnership brings together the very best in environmental, ecological and evolutionary research from the Departments of Biology, Environment & Geography, Archaeology and Chemistry, in Adapting to the Challenges of a Changing Environment (ACCE).
Spanning across the Universities of York, Sheffield and Liverpool, together with the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) and the Natural History Museum (NHM), you'll benefit from a doctoral training programme that has interdisciplinary collaboration at its core. The aim is to produce multi-skilled researchers equipped to tackle cutting-edge environmental science of global significance, embedded within a unique, supportive training environment.
At York, the ACCE DTP brings together researchers from the Departments of Biology, Environment and Geography, Archaeology and Chemistry. All projects are co-supervised, most of them with supervisors in different institutions, in order to foster innovative science, collegiality and breadth of experience.
The NERC ACCE is the only DTP with a clear emphasis on the biological component of environmental research. This biological core, combined with the international standing of the partners in biological and related fields, makes ACCE a natural choice if you wish to undertake a PhD in biological research and related disciplines.
A member of the prestigious Russell Group, we are a dynamic, research-intensive university. We work collaboratively in partnership with institutions across the world to develop life-saving discoveries and new technologies that tackle some of the most pressing global challenges. Our 30+ academic departments undertake groundbreaking research that underpins our inspiring teaching and challenges students to dream big, think critically and change the world.... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Country to study | United Kingdom |
| School to study | University of York |
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | University of York |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The studentships are fully funded for three and a half years and you must complete your PhD in four years.
You'll receive a minimum of £17,668 per year for your living costs, which is paid to you in regular instalments. The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) stipend is tax-free and does not need to be paid back.
International students will need to have sufficient funds to cover the costs of their student visa, NHS health surcharge, travel insurance and transport to the UK as these are excluded from UKRI funding.
Open to International (including EU) and UK (home) students.
We aim to support the most outstanding applicants from outside the UK and are able to offer a limited number of bursaries that will enable full studentships to be awarded to international applicants. These full studentships will only be awarded to exceptional quality candidates, due to the competitive nature of this scheme.
You can apply if you have, or are expecting to gain, at least an upper second class honours degree or equivalent. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of this programme we welcome applications if your background is in any relevant subject that provides the necessary skills, knowledge and experience for the DTP, including environmental, biological, chemical, mathematical, physical and social sciences.
The York ACCE DTP is committed to recruiting extraordinary future scientists regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or career pathway to date. We understand that commitment and excellence can be shown in many ways and have built our recruitment process to reflect this. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in science, who have curiosity, creativity and a drive to learn new skills.
Not all projects will be funded; a limited number of candidates will be appointed via a competitive process.
English language
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. For more information see our Postgraduate English language requirements.
Supervisors can only nominate one student for consideration per project. Shortlisting will take place as soon as possible after the closing date and applicants are normally notified promptly.
If you're shortlisted you'll be invited for an interview in the week commencing on Monday 20 February 2023. As part of the interview process, you'll be asked to make a five-minute presentation on a research project you've undertaken.
You'll be notified as soon as possible after the interview dates whether your application has been successful, placed on a reserve list, or unsuccessful. If you are successful, you'll be required to confirm your intention to accept the studentship within 10 days.
Applications for 2023/24 are open until Friday 13 January 2023, 11.59pm GMT
Application deadline: Friday 13 January 2023, 11.59pm GMT
To submit your application, click on the 'apply online' button inside the project description. This will take you to the University's online application system. Applications close on 13 January 2023.
It's very important that you write the title of the project you're applying to and the names of the project supervisors. If you decide to apply for more than one project (maximum two), please number them in order of preference.
For more details visit: Universities of York website.