UEA invites worldwide applications for a competitive climate PhD. Research examines Saharan dust and Atlantic climate. Funding is available through ARIES. Read the project description alongside its funding conditions.
Deadline and Research Focus
Deadline: 16 December 2026. Start: 1 October 2027. Analyse observations and climate models, then run experiments to study dust-driven climate mechanisms. Consider how your experience matches the advertised research.
Location, University and Supervision
The base is Norwich, United Kingdom. Climate experiments use UEA’s high-performance computing system. The School of Environmental Sciences hosts the project. ARIES provides additional training activities. Professor Manoj Joshi is named. The project connects dust transport, ocean temperatures and atmospheric circulation.
Eligibility and Funding
Applicants need a quantitative-science degree at 2:1-equivalent level. IELTS requirements are 6.5 overall and 6.0 per category. Full-time or part-time study is advertised. Limited international awards cover fees, a stipend (£21,805 at the 2026/27 rate) and research/training support. Overseas fee differences are waived. Relocation, visa and health-surcharge expenses are excluded.
How to Apply
- View scholarship details.
- Follow ARIES application instructions.
- Complete the required equality and diversity form per application.
Before You Submit
Checked 23 October 2026. Confirm current terms. Confirm current terms before applying. Allow time to obtain supporting documents.