Present research and funding opportunities
Fully funded PhD projects
Determining the oxidation state of the Earth's mantle using platinum group elements and their isotopes
Contact the first supervisor, Dr Helen Williams, for further information
- Determining the oxidation state of the Earth's mantle using platinum group elements and their isotopes (Dr Helen Williams) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
The following fully-funded PhD research opportunities are currently available. Please contact the supervisor for further information about specific projects, or the Postgraduate Admissions Secretary for any general enquiries.
Crustal recycling into the deep mantle: new clues from selenium and iron stable isotopes
Contact the first supervisor, Dr Helen Williams, for further information
- Crustal recycling into the deep mantle: new clues from selenium and iron stable isotopes (Dr Helen Williams) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
Structural and Thermal Evolution of the Togo and Benin Margin
Contact the first supervisor, Prof Richard Davies, for further information. Click here for further information on how to apply.
- Structural and Thermal Evolution of the Togo and Benin Margin (Prof. Richard Davies) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
PhD projects for the 2013-2014 NERC algorithm or other fellowships and self-funded projects
The following projects are proposed as PhD projects. Funding for these projects might come from:
- the NERC algorithm fellowships (eligible to UK students only), application deadline will be early March, 2013 (exact deadline to follow soon)
- the Durham Doctoral Studentships (eligible to anyone), application deadline 7th February, 2013
- a fully funded scholarship, as provided by international funding schemes or government schemes, click here for more information
Projects in Climate and Environmental Change
Is the oxidation state of terrestrial carbon changing?
Contact the first supervisor, Dr Fred Worrall, for further information
- Is the oxidation state of terrestrial carbon changing? (last modified: 30 November 2011)
Establishing a link between ENSO and the Indian monsoon using stalagmite geochemical proxies
Contact the first supervisor, Dr James Baldini, for further information
- Establishing a link between ENSO and the Indian monsoon using stalagmite geochemical proxies (Dr James Baldini) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
Projects in Geohazards
The respiratory health hazard of mineral nanoparticles
Contact the first supervisor, Dr Claire Horwell, for further information
- The respiratory health hazard of mineral nanoparticles (Dr Claire Horwell) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
Catastrophic lava dome failure due to vapour-phase mineralization
Contact the first supervisor, Dr Ed Llewellin, for further information
- Catastrophic lava dome failure due to vapour-phase mineralization (Dr Ed Llewellin) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
Fissures and fountains: magma dynamics in basaltic conduits
Contact the first supervisor, Dr Ed Llewellin, for further information
- Fissures and fountains: magma dynamics in basaltic conduits (Dr Ed Llewellin) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
Projects on The Solid Earth
The distribution of elements between enclaves and hosts; a microanalytical study
Contact the first supervisor, Prof Jon Davidson, for further information
- The distribution of elements between enclaves and hosts; a microanalytical study (Prof Jon Davidson) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
Origin of high-temperature rhyolitic magma - a study of interstitial glass in continental flood basalts
Contact the first supervisor, Prof Jon Davidson, for further information
- Origin of high-temperature rhyolitic magma – a study of interstitial glass in continental flood basalts (Prof Jon Davidson) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
Deformation processes and frictional properties of rocks during caldera collapse and volcano landslides
Contact the first supervisor, Dr Nicola De Paola, for further information
- Deformation processes and frictional properties of rocks during caldera collapse and volcano flank landslides. (Dr Nicola De Paola) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
The frictional properties & dynamic weakening of brittle fault rocks in thrust belts
Contact the first supervisor, Prof Bob Holdsworth, for further information
- The frictional properties & dynamic weakening of brittle fault rocks in thrust belts (Prof Bob Holdsworth) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
Weakening mechanisms in reactivated crustal-scale faults: the Dover Fault zone, Newfoundland
Weakening mechanisms in reactivated crustal-scale faults: the Dover Fault zone, Newfoundland
Contact the first supervisor, Prof Bob Holdsworth, for further information
- Weakening mechanisms in reactivated crustal-scale faults: the Dover Fault zone, Newfoundland (Prof. Bob Holdsworth) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
Morphotectonics of active normal faults from terrestrial laser scan datasets
Contact the first supervisor, Dr Ken McCaffrey, for further information
- Morphotectonics of active normal faults from terrestrial laser scan datasets (Dr Ken McCaffrey) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
Hydrothermal circulation at mid-ocean ridges - understanding the Earth's energy budget
Contact the first supervisor, Prof Christine Peirce, for further information
- Hydrothermal circulation at mid-ocean ridges – understanding the Earth’s energy budget (Prof. Christine Peirce) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
Large-scale seabed topographic features: magmatic construction to structural collapse
Contact the first supervisor, Prof Christine Peirce, for further information
- Large-scale seabed topographic features: magmatic construction to structural collapse (Prof. Christine Peirce) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
Palaeozoic Continent-Atmosphere-Ocean Interactions
Contact the first supervisor, Dr Dave Selby, for further information
- Palaeozoic Continent-Atmosphere-Ocean Interactions (Dr Dave Selby) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
The earliest records of the Earth's magnetic field - a combined iron-isotope & palaeomagnetic analysis
Contact the first supervisor, Dr Helen Williams, for further information
- The earliest records of the Earth's magnetic field: a combined iron-isotope & palaeomagnetic analysis (Dr Helen Williams) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
Serpentine and element recycling at subduction zones
Contact the first supervisor, Prof. Kevin Burton, for further information
- Serpentine and element recycling at subduction zones (Prof. Kevin Burton) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
Distribution of monogenetic volcanic centres in central Europe
Contact the first supervisor, Dr Colin Macpherson, for further information
- Distribution of monogenetic volcanic centres in central Europe (Dr Colin Macpherson) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
Project in Geoenergy, Resources and Waste
Isotope tracing of CO2 sequestration in basalt
Contact the first supervisor, Prof. Kevin Burton, for further information
- Isotope tracing of CO2 sequestration in basalt (Prof. Kevin Burton) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
Age & Correlation of North American Hydrocarbon Source Rocks: Insights for global implications
Contact the first supervisor, Dr Dave Selby, for further information
- Age & Correlation of North American Hydrocarbon Source Rocks: Insights for global implications (Dr Dave Selby) (last modified: 15 January 2013)
CeREES Geo-energy Scholarship Programme
Fully funded project opportunities arise throughout the year on the CeREES (Centre for Research into Earth Engery Systems) Geo-energy Scholarship Programme. This programme is aimed at BSc, MSci or MSc graduates who wish to undertake a cutting-edge research project in Geo-energy and aspire to a career in the energy industry. Please check the CeREES Geo-energy Scholarship Programme pages for updates.