Institution: University of Exeter, Department of Management
Location: Exeter, United Kingdom
Type: Full-time PhD Studentship (EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award)
About the Opportunity
The University of Exeter invites motivated and highly qualified candidates to apply for a PhD studentship focused on exploring how eco-industrialisation can drive sustainable, inclusive regional development. The project — “Maximising Regional Benefit in Eco-Industrialisation: Pathways for Sustainable & Inclusive Growth” — seeks to examine practical and theoretical frameworks for aligning industrial development, environmental sustainability, and community well-being across regions.
As part of the vibrant postgraduate community at Exeter, successful candidates will benefit from world-class research infrastructure, interdisciplinary collaboration, and close mentorship from leading academics.
What’s Included (Funding & Support)
- Full tuition fees covered (for UK, EU, International, and self-funded students, depending on funding eligibility)
- Annual maintenance allowance (stipend) at current Research Council rate — supporting living costs while you research full-time.
- Access to Exeter’s leading research facilities, multidisciplinary teams, and strong academic support networks.
Research Focus & Scope
Your PhD will explore:
- How eco-industrialisation (i.e. environmentally sustainable industrial development) can be structured to deliver inclusive economic growth and broad-based regional benefits.
- Policy, governance, and ecosystem-level frameworks that support sustainable industrial transformation.
- Socio-economic and environmental trade-offs and synergies in regional industrial development and sustainability transitions.
Who Should Apply
Potential applicants should ideally have:
- A bachelor’s (or master’s) degree in a relevant discipline — e.g. environmental science, sustainable development, economics, management, industrial engineering, regional planning, or a related field.
- A strong interest in sustainability, regional development, industrial policy, and interdisciplinary research.
- For applicants whose first language is not English, meet the University’s English-language proficiency requirements.
How to Apply & Deadline
- Applications must be submitted via the University’s application portal for the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award, choosing the project “Maximising Regional Benefit in Eco-Industrialisation: Pathways for Sustainable & Inclusive Growth”.
- Deadline: 12 January 2026
