The Grantham Institute PhD NetworkÂ
The Grantham Institute funds PhD studentships and is a hub for doctoral students researching climate change and environmental science across ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ. The Institute provides doctoral researchers with interdisciplinary training, cutting-edge research opportunities, and the skills needed to translate science into real-world impact.
Grantham PhD network
Our PhD researchers
Every year, the Grantham Institute welcomes new students to their PhD network. Meet our 2025 intake here. Funded by NERC and the Grantham Institute, they join students who joined in 2023 and in 2024 as part of the Science and Solutions for a Changing Planet DTP, taking part in various training and engagement activities.
A generous legacy donation to ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has also provided funding for eight PhD studentships researching energy-related challenges. Meet the Taylor PhD students.
Research highlights
Navigating climate challenges at scale requires a new generation of environmental scientists with a wide range of skills. By undertaking a PhD with the Grantham Institute, our students learn to effectively communicate and influence their research, driving meaningful impact.
Learn more about some of the cutting edge research taking place within the Grantham Institute.
Grantham PhD opportunities
We have currently a PhD studentship available, supervised by Dr Xiangkun (Elvis) Cao, Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Grantham Institute. Click here to find out more.
Our impact
Grantham Institute PhD students have wide-ranging impact, through public engagement festivals and opportunities, taking part in national and international conferences, undertaking internships and working with local communities during their fieldwork. Find out more about our impact.
Contact us
Alex Gibbs
Education Programmes Manager
Christiane Morgan
Doctoral Training Coordinator
granthamphd@imperial.ac.uk