University of Kent Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) ARIES 2025 Entry (Fully funded)

The University of Kent is proud to be part of the Advanced Research and Innovation in the Environmental Sciences (ARIES) Doctoral Training Partnership which is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).   ARIES will equip the next generation of environmental scientists with the knowledge and tools to better understand and manage our planet by:

• Developing multiple cohorts of scientists with advanced skills and knowledge, multidisciplinary outlooks, and substantial potential to operate successfully across all postgraduate career options;
• Assembling a diverse and integrated training partnership that enables our PGRs to address priority topics in environmental sciences through cutting-edge and world-leading research;
• Training all of our PGRs to understand modern methods of data management, interrogation, analysis, and presentation; from bioinformatics to artificial intelligence;
• Ensuring our graduates engage with the interfaces between environmental science and societal needs by growing their ability to achieve non-academic impact and effective public engagement.

• Table of Content
• About University Of Kent
• University of Kent Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) ARIES
• Aim and Benefits of University of Kent Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) ARIES
• University of Kent Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) ARIES Courses
• Requirements for University of Kent Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) ARIES Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Kent Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) ARIES
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University Of Kent

Kent is a leading academic institution: 97% of our research was judged to be of international quality in the Research Excellence Framework.

University of Kent Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) ARIES

Aim and Benefits of University of Kent Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) ARIES

ARIES is awaiting confirmation of funding under the BBSRC-NERC DLA award scheme, which is expected shortly. Funding for this studentship is subject to this confirmation and UKRI terms and conditions.

These scholarships include a doctoral stipend (equivalent to the Research Councils UK National Minimum Doctoral Stipend, to be announced –previous 2024/25 rate is £19,237.), tuition fees at the home rate and access to further research funding.

If you are applying as an international candidate, Kent will waive the difference between Home and International fees.

University of Kent Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) ARIES Courses

• Research

Requirements for University of Kent Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) ARIES Qualification

• These studentships are open to Home, EU and International candidates.
• See individual project webpages for candidate details.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Kent Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) ARIES

DEADLINE: 23:59 GMT on 8th January 2025.

Interviews

There will be a two-stage interview process. If you are shortlisted, the first round of interviews will take place at the end of January 2025. Successful nominees will then participate in the second round of interviews, with the ARIES panel in February 2025.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

The ARIES studentship competition is now open for entry in October 2025.

The projects below are available for applications at Kent:

• Investigating beaver expansion and the factors associated with damming behaviour in Britain – Dr Daniel Ingram 
• Enhancing surveillance of African Swine Fever in Indonesia through advanced wild animal monitoring – Dr Matthew Struebig

To express your interest in one of these projects you must submit a Kent ARIES Expression of Interest Form and a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (CV) to [email protected] by 23:59 GMT on 8th January 2025.

Step 1. Download a copy of the Kent ARIES Expression of Interest Form which can be found on the individual project webpages.

Step 2. Submit your completed form and a copy of your CV (no more than 2 pages) to [email protected].

For more details visit: University of Kent website.