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

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.

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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.

Application Deadline: 24 June 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: University of Surrey / IEA Bioenergy Task 45

  • Department: Centre for Environment and Sustainability

  • Course Level: Practitioner Doctorate in Sustainability (PhD)

  • Award: UKRI enhanced stipend (£22,000), full tuition coverage, and research support grant

  • Access Mode: Online application

  • Number of Awards: One

  • Nationality: Domestic and international

  • The award can be taken in: United Kingdom and case study countries affiliated with IEA Bioenergy Task 45

Eligibility

  • 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.

How to Apply

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.

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

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