Overview
The Environmental Intelligence PhD programme from The University of Exeter is delivered by the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Environmental Intelligence (CDT EI).
The increasing availability of large and complex data sets from diverse sources (e.g. environmental monitoring; satellite remote sensing; climate modelling; electronic medical records; social media; and contributions from citizen science) presents an exceptional opportunity to transform our understanding of both the effects of environmental change and our planet-transforming power.
The Environmental Intelligence programme from The University of Exeter is led by Professor Gavin Shaddick and a team of world-leading researchers, and students will have the opportunity to engage with over 250 researchers at Exeter working in Data Science, AI, and environmental and sustainability research.
Career opportunities:
You will have the opportunity to work with the CDT’s external partners, including the Met Office, and a range of international institutions and businesses, to ensure that you are well versed in both cutting edge methodology and on-the-ground policy and business implementation.
During your PhD there will opportunities for placements with our partners and to participate in the Alan Turing Institute’s PhD enrichment programme. Overall, the programme offers will allow you to develop skills highly sought after by employers, while also giving you the opportunity to create a professional network with employers.
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The CDT programme offers an enhanced training programme and as a student in the CDT, you will receive training in the range of skills required to become a leader in Environmental Intelligence:
- the computational skills required to analyse data from a wide variety of sources;
- expertise in environmental challenges;
- an understanding of the governance, ethics and the potential societal impacts of collecting, mining, sharing and interpreting data, together with the ability to communicate and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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There are no specific deadlines for applications, though the majority of students start in September.
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Disciplines
Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences Artificial Intelligence View 23 other PhDs in Artificial Intelligence in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Other requirements
General requirements
We welcome applications from those who are expected to receive, a 1st class or 2:1 undergraduate degree in a wide variety of subjects relevant to the application of Data Science and AI to environmental challenges. These might include:
- Computer Science
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Climate
- Health
- Economics
- Philosophy
- Social and Environmental Sciences
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International
25500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25500 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4900 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Exeter
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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