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Changing coral reef ecology and coastal protection functions, Geography - PhD (Funded)
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences
Qualification Type:
PhD
Location:
Exeter
Funding for:
UK Students, EU Students, International Students
Funding amount:
£16,062 for 3 years full-time. Students who pay international tuition fees are eligible to apply, but should note that the award will only provide payment for part of the international tuition fee and no stipend.
Hours:
Full Time
Placed On:
2nd March 2022
Closes:
28th March 2022
Reference:
4434
Project Description:
This PhD will focus on quantifying ecologically-driven rates of sediment generation as part of a 3 year project examining how coral reef-derived coastal protection benefits vary across gradients of ecological degradation along the Mesoamerican reef system in Mexico. Key components of this work will include parameterising taxa specific sediment generation rate models and quantifying production rates across sites.   
International applicants need to be aware that you will have to cover the cost of your student visa, healthcare surcharge and other costs of moving to the UK to do a PhD. 
The conditions for eligibility of home fees status are complex and you will need to seek advice if you have moved to or from the UK (or Republic of Ireland) within the past 3 years or have applied for settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Entry requirements:
Applicants for this studentship must have obtained, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree, or the equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, in an appropriate area of geography, earth or marine science, and have some previous experience of working on coral reefs. Several periods of overseas fieldwork will be involved, and a SCUBA qualification will be essential. 
If English is not your first language you will need to meet the required level (Profile B) as per our guidance at ****Funding
For eligible students the studentship will cover Home tuition fees plus an annual tax-free stipend of at least £16,062 for 3 years full-time.  The student would be based in Geography in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences at the Streatham Campus in Exeter. Students who pay international tuition fees are eligible to apply, but should note that the award will only provide payment for part of the international tuition fee and no stipend.
How to apply
In the application process you will be asked to upload several documents. 
CV
Letter of application (outlining your academic interests, prior research experience and reasons for wishing to undertake the project).
Transcript(s) giving full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained (this should be an interim transcript if you are still studying)
Names of two referees familiar with your academic work. You are not required to obtain references yourself. We will request references directly from your referees if you are shortlisted.
If you are not a national of a majority English-speaking country you will need to submit evidence of your proficiency in English.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 28
th
March 2022.  Interviews will be held in mid-late April 2022.
If you have any general enquiries about the application process please email ****
or **** (UK callers) 44 (0) 1392 723044 (EU/International callers)  Project-specific queries should be directed to the main supervisor.
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