Fully Funded PhD at Dublin City University Business School
Apply for a fully funded PhD at DCU Business School focused on climate, biodiversity, and water risk analysis. €25,000 stipend, EU fees covered. Deadline: June 13, 2025.

Dublin City University (DCU) Business School is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship as part of the Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water initiative. This interdisciplinary project focuses on evaluating environmental change risks to the financial and industrial sectors, contributing to transformative solutions for climate, biodiversity, and water challenges.
Institution & Centre Overview:
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University: Dublin City University (DCU) – A leading research-intensive institution
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Business School: Accredited by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA
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Research Centre: The Co-Centre unites 14 institutions across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Great Britain. Funded by the Irish Government, DAERA (NI), UKRI, and the UK’s ISPF
PhD Project Highlights:
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Investigate environmental risk awareness and integration within corporate and financial sectors
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Map cross-jurisdictional biodiversity and climate-related risks, including invasive species
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Develop tools like industry risk dashboards and supply chain heatmaps
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Targeted sectors: agrifood, energy, construction, and macrofinancial
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Scholarship Package:
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Stipend: €25,000 per annum
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Fees: EU tuition fees fully covered
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Duration: Full-time, 4 years
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Start Date: 2025/2026 academic year
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Supervisors: Dr. Aideen O'Dochartaigh & Prof. Julie Byrne
Eligibility Criteria:
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Master’s degree (first or high second-class honours) in business, finance, economics, sustainability, or a related field
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Strong understanding of business and sustainability
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Excellent written/oral communication skills
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Professional experience is a plus
Support & Training:
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Research design and methods training
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Conference and fieldwork funding
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Progress reviews under DCUBS Doctoral Pathway
Important Dates & Contacts:
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Application Deadline: June 13, 2025
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Interviews: Week starting June 30, 2025
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Informal Queries: aideen.odochartaigh@dcu.ie
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Application Process Questions: dcubsresearch@dcu.ie