PhD Studentship: NERC Resilient Flood Futures (FLOOD-CDT). Spatial optimization of catchment-wide natural flood management strategies.
PhD Studentship: NERC Resilient Flood Futures (FLOOD-CDT). Spatial optimization of catchment-wide natural flood management strategies.
Award Summary
100% fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £18,622 (2023/24 UKRI rate), plus research project costs.
Overview
The Centre for Doctoral Training for Resilient Flood Futures (FLOOD-CDT) will train the next generation of research practitioners who will make a tangible difference to future flood management in the UK and internationally. Our goal is to provide a nurturing and inspiring training environment to develop the independent future leaders we need who can translate research and innovation into practice. Find out more here: https://flood-cdt.ac.uk/
(FLOOD245) Spatial optimization of catchment-wide natural flood management strategies
Number Of Awards
One
Start Date
16th September 2024
Award Duration
3.5 Years
Application Closing Date
8th April 2024
Sponsor
Natural Environment Research Council
Supervisors
Richard Dawson (NU)
Caspar Hewett (NU)
David Hetherington (ARUP)
Eligibility Criteria
You must have, or expect to gain, a minimum 2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a subject relevant to the proposed PhD project (inc. Geography, environmental science, engineering etc.). Enthusiasm for research, the ability to think and work independently, excellent analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills are also essential requirements.
Home and international applicants (inc. EU) are welcome to apply and if successful will receive a full studentship. Applicants whose first language is not English require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills.
How To Apply
You must apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal
Once registered select ‘Create a Postgraduate Application’.
Use ‘Course Search’ to identify your programme of study:
· search for the ‘Course Title’ using the programme code: 8040F
· select research area: Civil Engineering (Environmental).
· select ‘PhD Civil Engineering (full time) –as the programme of study
You will then need to provide the following information in the ‘Further Details’ section:
· A ‘Personal Statement’ (your research interests in flooding and rationale for your choice of project.);
· The studentship code FLOOD245 in the ‘Studentship/Partnership Reference’ field;
· When prompted for how you are providing your research proposal - select ‘Write Proposal’. You should then type in the title of the research project from this advert. You do not need to upload a research proposal;
In the 'Supporting documentation' section please upload:
· A curriculum vitae giving details of your academic record and stating your research interests
· Academic transcripts and degree certificates (translated if not in English)
· Language certificate (IELTS/TOEFL), if applicable.
In the 'References' section please:
· Name two current academic referees together with an institutional email addresses
Contact Details
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