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Research Fellowships
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PhD Studentships
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UNRISK – Apply by 13 January 2025
Reducing uncertainty in climate risk perception to enhance resilience: A data science approach using the World Risk Poll
The project will employ advanced data science methods and data visualisation tools to uncover these insights, supporting global efforts to reduce uncertainty and enhance responses to climate risks at global, national, and regional levels.
Integrating weather and climate data to design effective, people-centred wildfire early warning systems in Latin America
This doctoral project will work with collaborative partner Practical Action to bring together science and technology studies (STS) to explore how to design and implement wildfire Early Warning Systems in Global South contexts.
Training, Research & Equity in Environmental Sciences (TREES) – Apply by 20 January 2025
Geospatial Mapping of Global Groundwater Salinity Using a Data Science Approach (Route 1)
This research aims to develop a global-scale geospatial mapping framework for groundwater salinity using machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI). Sparse in-situ salinity data will be combined with global datasets from Earth Observation (EO) satellites and global hydrological models. By addressing observation data gaps and employing proxy datasets, e.g., rainfall, temperature, the framework will provide new insights into global salinisation patterns.
Advancing Seismic Risk Assessments Through Consideration of Detailed Fault Geometries and Slip-Rates (Route 1)
This PhD project will propagate the effect of explicitly considering fault geometries for damage and risk assessment, normally dominated by engineering considerations and more simplified hazard characterisations. There is an opportunity to bridge the gap between earthquake geology, engineering, and risk assessment to show how refined geology methodologies can impact decision-making for single buildings and infrastructure (e.g., retrofitting, strengthening) or portfolios (e.g., calibration of insurance premiums).
Impact of Climate Change on the Monsoon Cycle in Southeast Asia (Route 1)
This work contributes to a deeper understanding of the region’s climate dynamics and supports the development of strategies for adaptation in the face climate change.
Digital Twins for Disaster Early Warning Systems (Route 1)
By leveraging DTs, this project aims to deliver real-time, holistic insights to decision-makers, enabling them to respond promptly to deviations and simulate intervention outcomes. This dynamic approach strengthens disaster preparedness and response, ensuring early actions are more precise, impactful, and effective.
Route 2 – Propose a personalised research project in collaboration with TREES supervisors
Students can apply for up to two Route 1 projects along with Route 2.
UCL EPSRC Landscape Award (UELA) – Apply by 28 January 2025
2025-26 EPSRC DTP Studentship - Risk-Targeted Design of Buildings Against Floods
The project aims to replace resource-intensive trial-and-error design methods with machine learning to achieve risk-targeted flood-resilient buildings.
Externally Funded Fellowships
UCL RDR welcomes applications for fellowships such as the ERC Starting Grant, Leverhulme Trust ECR and similar schemes. Potential applicants are required to get in touch and discuss their interest with the relevant member of staff they wish to collaborate with, well before the deadline.
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UCL Scholarships
You can find details of UCL scholarships on the website.