IGNITE Doctoral Landscape Award
IGNITE is a Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) that aims to develop the next generation of researchers with the skills to lead our responses to climate change and other environmental challenges and meet the needs of business, government and society.
IGNITE is a collaborative partnership between the University of Southampton, National Oceanography Centre, Natural History Museum, British Antarctic Survey, Marine Biological Association.
IGNITE funds PhD studentships
Studentship funding for 3.5 years which covers tuition fees plus an annual living allowance stipend.
Enables cutting-edge research
Students are integrated into world-leading research teams to place them at the forefront of ground-breaking research.
Provides an innovative and flexible training programme
IGNITE combines whole-cohort (core) training with elective specialist activities to meet the unique development needs of each researcher.
Equips researchers to follow diverse career paths
The programme connects our highly qualified and well-educated young scientists with research partners around the world, igniting collaboration across diverse fields of research.
Provides access to advanced equipment and facilities
Equipping the next generation of environmental science leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to exploit and develop diverse new technologies.
Research projects are organised around three broad themes:
Oceans and climate
The dynamic earth
Interaction of organisms with the global environment
EDI statement
The IGNITE DLA is committed to promoting best practices for equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in all our activities, for our students, staff and supervisors, from recruitment through to graduation. We work with all our partners to monitor best practice and share experiences and expertise, aiming to create an inclusive research community, recognise structural barriers and privileges, and continuously improve equality and equity in all aspects of scientific research and education.
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Undergraduate Research Internships Poster Presentation
Last Friday, 5th September, the University of Southampton hosted the Undergraduate Research Internships Poster Presentation. Through INSPIRE DTP and FLOOD CDT, NERC funded nine undergraduates…
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Welcome IGNITE Cohort 1
Starting on 22 September 2025, we are thrilled to be welcoming our first cohort of IGNITE DLA Postgraduate Researchers!We have some exciting activities planned for…
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IGNITE Online Visit Day
Did you miss our IGNITE Online Visit Day? We are pleased to inform you that the full recording of the event is now available for…
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Winter Break Closure
We would like to inform all students, staff, and visitors that the University will be closed from December 24, 2024, to January 1, 2025. During this…
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IGNITE Webinar and Q&A
We held a webinar for prospective applicants on 4 December 2024, providing information on the IGNITE DLA and the recruitment process. In this news post,…
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Join our applicant webinar on 4 December 2024!
The IGNITE Doctoral Landscape Award is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council. The IGNITE DLA have at least 15 funded studentships available to start…
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Now recruiting students
The IGNITE Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA), is now recruiting five cohorts of students of at least 15 students for the academic year 2024-25 onwards. Project…