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Applications Now Open!
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the NERC TREES DLA 2026 PhD cohort. If you’re interested in conducting high-impact research in environmental science, this is your chance to apply via one of two routes
TREES Overview & Research Themes
TREES supports doctoral research across a broad range of themes. Applicants should align with at least one of these areas:
- Earth, Atmosphere & Ocean Processes
- Solid Earth Dynamics
- Climate & Environmental Change
- Environmental Hazards & Pollution
- Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation
- Past Life & Environments
- Evolution & Adaptation
- Applied Environmental Modelling, Mathematics & Physics
- AI, Big Data & Geospatial Analysis in Environmental Science
Application Routes & Key Information
Route 1 — Advertised Projects
Choose from a list of projects proposed by TREES supervisors.
Route 2 — Self-Proposed Project
Want to pursue an original idea? Collaborate with a TREES supervisor from the outset and propose your own PhD project aligned with TREES themes.
Timeline & Deadline
- Applications are open now. https://www.trees-dla.ac.uk/apply
- Deadline is 5pm on Wednesday 17th December 2025
- Early submission is strongly encouraged
Tips for Applicants
- Review existing advertised projects first to see where your interests match.
- Early contact with potential supervisors can help you fine-tune your proposal (especially for Route 2).
- Make sure you review the guidance document to ensure your application strongly aligns to the shortlisting criteria
- Pay attention to required documents (CV, transcripts, references).
- Submit before the deadline — late submissions will not be accepted.