Applicants should have a first or second class UK honours degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
Ideal for a geographer, environmental scientist or social scientist interested in how humans perceive, interact and influence the natural environment.
Should be interested in applying social science approaches to an environmental setting.
We welcome applicants from a range of disciplines and experiences, who have a passion for environmental research and strong written and oral communication skills.
To be eligible for this funding, applicants must be classified as a home student.
We require that applicants are under no restrictions regarding how long they can stay in the UK.
Scholars must be registered as full-time PhD students or provide a minimum time commitment of 50%, if part time students, unless the Trust gives explicit permission for this to be varied.

Start date: 28/09/2026/nFee status: UK/nDuration: 4 years/nSupervisors: Dr Simon Jude; Dr Robert Grabowski/nThis funded PhD studentship is an opportunity to conduct social-ecological research on perceptions of urban blue space. The project will investigate how the dynamic form and function of urban blue spaces influence perceptions, explore and evaluate the types of information and knowledge required to improve understanding and appreciation of urban blue spaces, and investigate the implications for urban decision-making and resilience. The PhD will build on the NERC Defragmenting the Urban Environment (DEFRAG) project. Location: Cranfield.

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