UCL invites UK and international applications for a competitive climate-risk PhD. The project investigates compound weather extremes. It connects climate uncertainty with financial losses. Applicants should read the funding conditions alongside the research description.
Deadline and Research Focus
Applications close on 13 January 2027. The research combines climate ensembles, extreme-value statistics and machine-learning emulators. It examines how uncertainty propagates from weather hazards to losses. Consider which part of this research matches your experience when preparing an application.
Location, University and Supervision
The university base is London, United Kingdom. The analysis covers weather risks in Western Europe. UCL’s Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction hosts the project. Aon Impact Forecasting contributes applied collaboration. Dr Shipra Jain is a named supervisor. Dr P Northrop is also named.
Eligibility and Funding
Quantitative backgrounds including physics, meteorology, mathematics and statistics are welcome. Python skills are highly desirable. UNRISK awards cover full tuition and a UKRI-rate stipend. Support includes £6,000 individual research/training costs and £5,000 cohort training per student. International awards are limited under UKRI rules. International applicants pay visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs.
How to Apply
- View scholarship details.
- Follow UNRISK’s application instructions.
- Confirm academic requirements and the document checklist.
Before You Submit
Information was checked on 23 October 2026. Confirm current terms before applying. Allow time to obtain supporting documents. Check that your application explains your fit with this specific project.