Up to 20 fully funded Global Challenges PhD scholarships for UK/EU applicants are available. From combating the threat of drug resistance, to pioneering the creation of new technologies for water security; the scholarships make important discoveries and produce compelling insight into new approaches to today’s global challenges.
The scheme encompasses twelve themes, with projects involving joint supervision across schools or colleges:
- Engineering and technology in development contexts (including infrastructure);
- Urbanisation (including global cities);
- Digital technology for inclusive growth;
- Sustainable agriculture (including food security);
- Unintended consequences of aid;
- Mental health and wellbeing;
- Migration and displacement;
- Shocks, security, risks and resilience;
- Building effective and inclusive institutions;
- Maternal and child health;
- Vaccines and infectious disease (including antimicrobial resistance);
- Energy.
Application deadline: March 23.