PhD Position in International Energy Agency (IEA) Bioenergy Task 45 Team, UK

  •  PhD
  •  24-Jun-2025
  •   United Kingdom
  • $$  UKRI enhanced stipend (£22,000), full tuition coverage, and research support grant

The University of Surrey is inviting talented students to apply for the PhD Position in International Energy Agency (IEA) Bioenergy Task 45 Team. The award is open for the academic session 2025/2026

The scholarship is open to UK and international candidates with a master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Physical Geography, or a related field. Applicants should have strong skills in modelling, programming, and GIS, along with a clear interest in sustainability and land use. Willingness to travel internationally and experience in stakeholder engagement are also required.

The University of Surrey is a leading UK public research university located in Guildford, England. Known for its strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and employability, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines. The university is renowned for its cutting-edge research in engineering, health sciences, and environmental sustainability, and it maintains strong partnerships with industry and international organizations.

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PhD Position in International Energy Agency (IEA) Bioenergy Task 45 Team, UK Founded in 1966, University of Surrey is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Guildford (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South East England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Surrey is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Surrey offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 53 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All countries

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in the field of Environment and Sustainability or related disciplines offered by the University of Surrey

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Hold a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Physical Geography, or a related field

    • Demonstrate strong programming, modelling, and GIS skills

    • Have a clear affinity with sustainability and land use

    • Show experience in interdisciplinary and international collaboration

    • Be willing to travel internationally for fieldwork and case studies

    • Possess excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

    • Be capable of working independently and collaboratively across sectors.

Offered Benefits

  • Annual UKRI enhanced stipend of £22,000

  • Full tuition fee coverage

  • Additional research support grant

  • Opportunity to work with 13 international partners under IEA Bioenergy Task 45

  • 3–6 month international research visits

  • Development of high-impact outputs including peer-reviewed papers, policy briefs, and decision-making tools

  • Integration into global sustainability networks and access to stakeholder-driven research impact opportunities

Application Process

Applications should be submitted via the  Practitioner Doctorate in Sustainability PhD programme page. In place of a research proposal you should upload a document stating the title of the project that you wish to apply for and the name of the relevant supervisor.

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