The TREES Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA)

The TREES Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) is an innovative, inclusive, and interdisciplinary PhD training programme dedicated to preparing the next generation of environmental scientists. Supported by NERC, with a collaboration of 10 Hosting Partners and over 70 industry, academic, and NGO partners, TREES combines cutting-edge research training with a strong focus on equity, diversity, and sustainability.

The TREES Doctoral Award is jointly led by UCL Earth Sciences, UCL Geography, and UCL Genetics, Evolution & Environment, in partnership with nine other academic institutions, and aims to address critical environmental challenges.

“Professor Tom Mitchell (UCL Earth Sciences) said: “We are delighted that UCL’s strengths in interdisciplinary environmental sciences have been recognised through the TREES Doctoral Landscape Award.

“This significant funding underscores the importance of training the next generation of researchers to address pressing global challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem resilience.

“TREES will empower students to develop innovative, cross-disciplinary solutions while fostering impactful partnerships with over 80 external collaborators, including NGOs, charities, industry leaders, and public sector organisations. “With a strong commitment to inclusivity and diversity, TREES is dedicated to broadening participation and embedding a culture of equity and access throughout the programme.”

Science and Technology Secretary, Peter Kyle, said: “Backing the next generation of great scientific minds to fulfil their potential is crucial to unlocking the discoveries which improve our lives and which keep our economy growing over the long term through highly skilled jobs.

“This £500m investment will back our vitally important higher education sector while supporting more bright students to pursue their talents and in turn deliver the life-saving drugs and clean energy alternatives of the future, that benefit all of our lives.”

TREES will be carried out in partnership with institutions including Birkbeck, Brunel, King’s College London, Queen Mary University of London, the Natural History Museum, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Royal Holloway, University of London, University of Portsmouth, and ZSL Institute of Zoology.

Links:

• TREES DLA
• Professor Tom Mitchell’s academic profile
• BIoscience and environmental science at UCL given major government boost