Research degree opportunities in Biological and Environmental Sciences

We have a strong vibrant community of PhD research students and we would be pleased to discuss options with anyone who is interested in joining us either for a PhD or MPhil degree.

PhD places for research projects supported by a funded studentship are advertised throughout the year (but especially during the autumn and winter months), usually using FindAPhD.

Our PhD students are funded by many different sources, including Research Councils, charities, NGOs and industry. We are accredited by the UKRI Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to hold doctoral training grants. Many of our PhD students are supported by the NERC IAPETUS Doctoral Training Partnership.

We are also happy to support students from the UK and abroad who have their own funding sources for a PhD, or who wish to develop proposals to apply for their own scholarships etc. In the list below you will find examples of topics for which our staff are especially keen to host research students. However, this list does not describe all the research activities in Biological and Environmental Sciences: you can find out more on our research pages and by browsing the webpages of our staff. Staff members would be pleased to receive enquires from prospective research students.

You can find out more general information about research degrees at Stirling University and about how to apply.