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Great Western Four+ Doctoral Training Partnership (NERC) PhD

University of Bristol

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Bristol

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3.5 years

Course summary

Overview

The Great Western Four+ Doctoral Training Partnership (GW4+ DTP) comprises the University of Bristol, University of Bath, Cardiff University, University of Exeter, British Antarctic Survey, British Geological Survey, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, the Natural History Museum and Plymouth Marine Laboratory.

The partnership provides a multidisciplinary training environment for postgraduate students in NERC sciences. Due to the nature of the funding, this programme is open primarily to UK students. There will be a limited number of studentships available to international students - including those from the EU.

This NERC-funded doctoral training partnership programme offers studentships for 42 months within three research themes: Dynamic Earth, Living World and Changing Planet.

As part of your PhD studies, you will be offered training that equips you with a range of skills for future employment in many different working environments. You will be expected to attend training during your PhD and are encouraged to take up work placements. Details of training can be found on the

  • NERC GW4+ website
    • .

    PhD projects are available in earth and environmental science topics within the Schools of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences and Geographical Sciences. New projects are advertised annually from October on each school's webpage:

  • School of Biological Sciences

  • School of Chemistry

  • School of Earth Sciences

  • School of Geographical Sciences
    • .

    Tuition fees

    Students living in Hong Kong
    (International fees)

    拢 21,300per year

    Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

    University information

    University of Bristol

    University of Bristol

    University of Bristol

    • University League Table

      16th

    • Campus address

      University of Bristol, Beacon House, Queen鈥檚 Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1QU, England

    VIEW PROFILE
    Bristol is one of the UK's leading research universities, with a curriculum informed by the latest research and degrees taught by expert academics.
    Over a quarter of Bristol students are international, with students from more than 150 countries helping to create a friendly and diverse community.
    The Careers Service offers advice, events and resources for international students during their studies and for up to three years after graduation.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      Geography & Environmental Science

      8th out of 73 2

    • Entry standards

      / Max 211
      164 78%

      13th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      86.0 86%

      8th

      1

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      2.96 74%

      61st

      2

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