PhD in Combining Information from Multiple Sources to Estimate Exposures to Air Pollution at University of Manchester 2025

The University of Manchester invites applications for a fully funded PhD research project aimed at improving how we estimate public exposure to air pollution. With over 4.2 million premature deaths attributed annually to PM2.5 pollution, this research contributes directly to public health efforts and policy. The project uses large-scale data integration from satellites, models, land use, and weather to better measure and understand pollution exposures.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 24, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Manchester
• City to studyManchester
• School to studyUniversity of Manchester
• Course to studyEnvironmental Science , Health Sciences
• Eligible CountryUnited Kingdom

Benefits

• Full coverage of UK tuition fees

• Tax-free stipend of £20,780 per annum (2025/26 UKRI rate)

• Funding covers 3.5 years

• Potential to collaborate with global organisations such as the World Health Organization (WHO)

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be UK students

• Hold or expect to obtain a First or Upper Second-Class Honours degree (or equivalent) in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or Computer Science

• Show motivation for environmental and health-related research

• Be eligible for postgraduate research in the UK

Candidates will be selected based on:

• Academic background and research experience

• Quality of personal motivation statement

• Match between the candidate's skills and the project’s scope

• Quality of references and academic transcripts

Application Documents

• Final and interim university transcripts and certificates

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Supporting statement (1–2 pages) outlining your motivation, experience, and research interests

• Two academic references (official work/university email addresses only)

• Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)

Check also:
Wits-Edinburgh Programme in Sustainable African Futures by Mastercard Foundation 2026-2027
Department of Aeronautics MSc Scholarship at Imperial College London 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Apply via the official portal: https://uom.link/pgr-apply-2425

• You must mention:

  • Full project title

  • Supervisor name: Dr. Matthew Thomas

  • Whether you are self-funded or applying for university funding

Before applying, contact the supervisor via email at [email protected] with your academic background and a short paragraph about your motivation.

For more details, visit University of Manchester Scholarship webpage