Apply for a Funded Climate & Mental Health PhD at The University of Manchester (2026 Intake)

Overview

A fully-funded PhD opportunity at The University of Manchester, focusing on the associations and mechanisms linking heat exposure to anxiety and depression in Indonesia. This interdisciplinary research aims to generate policy-relevant evidence on the mental health impacts of climate-related heat exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Synthesize existing literature on heat exposure and its links to anxiety and depression.
• Measure associations between heat exposure and mental health symptoms using longitudinal population data.
• Examine differences in mental health impacts across various population groups.
• Investigate pathways through which heat exposure affects mental health, such as physiological stress and sleep disruption.

Requirements

• A strong quantitative background in epidemiology, statistics, public health, environmental health, psychology, economics, or related fields.
• Experience with statistical programming (e.g., R, Stata, or Python).
• Interest in climate change, environmental health, and mental health research.
• Hold or expect to obtain a First-class UK honours degree or international equivalent.
• Ideally possess a Master’s degree (Merit or Distinction) in a relevant quantitative discipline.
• Evidence of quantitative data analysis skills.

Benefits

• Full tuition fee coverage.
• A UKRI-rate stipend.
• An additional £1,000 annual stipend enhancement.
• Funding duration of 3.5 years.

Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

How to Apply

Interested candidates must contact the primary supervisor before submitting an application to discuss suitability. Apply via the official application portal. You may apply for up to two projects under this scheme. Required documents include: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Supporting Statement, and Academic Certificates and Transcripts.

Deadline

Monday, March 16, 2026