The below studentships have been shortlisted for funding under the UKRI NERC DLA funding scheme and will commence on 1 October 2027. The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 16 December 2026.

The below studentships have been shortlisted for funding under the UKRI NERC DLA funding scheme and will commence on 1 October 2027. The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 16 December 2026.

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A Scattered Deep Sea: Global Biodiversity Change and Processes Across Hydrothermal Vents Project Code: ALFARO-LUCAS_PLYM_ARIES27

University of Plymouth, School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Supervisors Dr Joan Alfaro-Lucas, School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth – contact me Professor Tracy Aze, School...

Across Land, Oceans and the Atmosphere: Decoding Earth’s Carbon Cycle with CO₂ Polyisotopologues Project Code: KAISER_UEA_ARIES27

University of East Anglia, School of Environmental Sciences

Supervisors Professor Jan Kaiser, School of Environmental Science, University of East Anglia – contact me Dr Grant Forster, School of...

Antarctic Glacial Meltwater and Its Importance For Ocean Circulation and Climate Project Code: SHEEHAN_UEA_ARIES27

University of East Anglia, School of Environmental Sciences

Supervisors Dr Peter Sheehan, School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia – contact me Dr Ben Webber, University of...

Arctic Wintertime Storms In A Changing Climate Project Code: RENFREW_UEA_ARIES27

University of East Anglia, School of Environmental Sciences

Supervisors Professor Ian Renfrew, School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia – contact me Dr Denis Sergeev, University of...

Balancing Wheat Rust Resilience and Soil Microbial Diversity Project Code: SAUNDERS_JIC_ARIES27

John Innes Centre

Supervisors Professor Diane Saunders, John Innes Center – contact me Professor Jacob Malone, John Innes Centre Professor Daniel Bebber, University...

Climate Change Impacts on the Antarctic Coastal Ocean Carbon Sink Project Code: BAKKER_UEA_ARIES27

University of East Anglia, School of Environmental Sciences

Supervisors Professor Dorothee Bakker, School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia – contact me Dr Meredith Meyer, School of...

Cloaks and Daggers: Fitness Effects of Ceratotoxin Antimicrobials In A Global Fruitfly Pest Project Code: CHAPMAN_UEA_ARIES27

University of East Anglia, School of Biological Sciences

Supervisors Professor Tracey Chapman, School of Biological Sciences, University of East Anglia – contact me Dr William Nash, UEA Dr...

Comparative Fisheries Management in the Arctic and Antarctic in a Changing Climate (CASE Project with Cefas) Project Code: CAVANAGH_BAS_ARIES27_CASE

British Antarctic Survey

Supervisors Dr Rachel Cavanagh, British Antarctic Survey – contact me Professor Carol Robinson, School of Environmental Science, UEA Professor Geraint...

Deciphering the Formation, Emplacement, and Ore-Forming Processes of the Rogaland Anorthosite Complex, Norway Project Code: VUKMANOVIC_UEA_ARIES27

University of East Anglia, School of Environmental Sciences

Supervisors Dr Zoja Vukmanovic, School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia – contact me Dr William McCharty, University of...

Double Whammy? The Combined Effects of Microplastics and Marine Heatwaves on Digestive Physiology and Performance in Marine Invertebrates Project Code: HORTON_MBA_ARIES27

Marine Biological Association of the UK

Supervisors Dr Alice Horton, Marine Biological Association – contact me  Dr Manuela Truebano, University of Plymouth Dr Trystan Sanders, Marine...