Fully Funded PhD: Global Methane Politics & Policy

RFCSR; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded

UKRI stipend

Research training support

Job summary

The University of Leeds is offering a funded PhD studentship titled “Global Methane Politics,” focusing on methane governance and policy at the global level. The researcher will explore political, economic, and institutional challenges in methane reduction across energy, agriculture, and waste sectors.

Based in Leeds, the PhD will involve interdisciplinary collaboration, expert supervision, and access to advanced training, with UKRI-aligned funding covering tuition and maintenance, plus

Qualifications

• First-class or upper second-class honours degree in politics, international relations, environmental policy, geography, or related field.
• Demonstrated interest in climate policy, environmental governance, or global politics.
• Ability to undertake independent, interdisciplinary research.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the research project on governance and policy surrounding methane emissions at global level.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, and participate in conferences and workshops.
• Communicate research findings through publications and policy-relevant outputs.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Interdisciplinary research

Education

First-class or upper second-class honours degree in politics, international relations, environmental policy, geography or related field

Job description

The University of Leeds is offering a funded PhD studentship titled “Global Methane Politics,” focusing on methane governance and policy at the global level. The researcher will explore political, economic, and institutional challenges in methane reduction across energy, agriculture, and waste sectors.

Based in Leeds, the PhD will involve interdisciplinary collaboration, expert supervision, and access to advanced training, with UKRI-aligned funding covering tuition and maintenance, plus