UCL invites UK and international applications for a competitive PhD. Research examines uncertain urban heat risks in Indian cities. Funding is available through UNRISK CDT. Read the project description alongside its funding conditions.
Deadline and Research Focus
Applications close 13 January 2027. Combine satellite observations, household surveys and Bayesian modelling to study exposure, inequality and adaptation. Consider how your experience matches the advertised research. Allow time to prepare the required supporting documents.
Location, University and Supervision
The university base is London, United Kingdom. Research includes fieldwork in Indian cities. UCL’s Department of Geography hosts the project. It participates in the UNRISK doctoral training programme. Dr Stephen Law is named. Dr Pushpa Arabindoo is also named.
Eligibility and Funding
Strong geography or remote-sensing preparation is encouraged. GeoAI and ethnographic-fieldwork abilities are desirable. International awards are limited under UKRI rules. Programme awards cover full tuition, a UKRI-rate stipend, £6,000 individual research/training costs and £5,000 cohort training per student. Visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs remain personal expenses.
How to Apply
- View scholarship details.
- Follow UNRISK application instructions.
- Confirm academic requirements and document checklist.
Before You Submit
Checked 23 October 2026. Confirm current terms before applying. Confirm current terms before applying. Allow time to obtain supporting documents.