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.

Isaac Mintah Isaac Mintah
Jun 7, 2025 - 18:14
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Fully Funded PhD at Dublin City University Business School
Fully Funded PhD at Dublin City University Business School

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:

  • University: Dublin City University (DCU) – A leading research-intensive institution

  • Business School: Accredited by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA

  • 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:

  • Investigate environmental risk awareness and integration within corporate and financial sectors

  • Map cross-jurisdictional biodiversity and climate-related risks, including invasive species

  • Develop tools like industry risk dashboards and supply chain heatmaps

  • Targeted sectors: agrifood, energy, construction, and macrofinancial

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Scholarship Package:

  • Stipend: €25,000 per annum

  • Fees: EU tuition fees fully covered

  • Duration: Full-time, 4 years

  • Start Date: 2025/2026 academic year

  • Supervisors: Dr. Aideen O'Dochartaigh & Prof. Julie Byrne

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Master’s degree (first or high second-class honours) in business, finance, economics, sustainability, or a related field

  • Strong understanding of business and sustainability

  • Excellent written/oral communication skills

  • Professional experience is a plus

Support & Training:

  • Research design and methods training

  • Conference and fieldwork funding

  • Progress reviews under DCUBS Doctoral Pathway

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