Durham University, an Arqus associate partner, launches five studentships designed to support excellent early career researchers wishing to pursue doctoral research and training in areas aligned to Climate Action

Durham University launches The Global Grand Challenges Studentships (Hunt-Raymond GGC Studentships). This call is for research and researchers aligned to SDG13: Climate Action, for projects that aim to address issues associated with climate change and building a more resilient global future.

• Amount: Payment of full yearly tuition fees (home and overseas rate). Tax-free yearly stipend [UKRI-matched; 2026 value to be confirmed (2025 entry £20,780.00)]
• Year of entry: October 2026.
• Number of awards available: Five.

Eligibility

• 1st or 2:1 undergraduate degree, or relevant comparable experience;
• A strong academic record and research potential;
• A research proposal for a high-quality and manageable PhD project that can be completed within the funded period of 3.5 years, with potential impact in the areas of SDG13: Climate Action;
• Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary proposals and supervision are encouraged;
• International applicants must meet the University’s entry requirements (e.g. IELTS requirements) with the potential for an ‘unconditional academic offer’ by the deadline.

You are not eligible to apply if you meet one of the following:

• are currently a registered doctoral student;
• are in receipt of/or expecting to be in receipt of any other funding, e.g., from a national government, research council or charity;
• are expecting to be in full-time work during the term of the studentship, if your studentship application is successful.