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 offers fully funded studentships to start in September 2027, and applications are due to open on 9 November 2026! Please check our Apply Page to see what projects are available and information on how to propose your own project.
If you have applied or are thinking about applying to the IGNITE DLA and want to boost your chances of success, we are inviting you to join our IGNITE DLA webinar on Monday 30th November. The webinar will take place from 13:00 to 14:00 UK time (GMT/UTC).
During the webinar, you will find out about our PhD programme, including the funded studentships, training opportunities and our placements scheme. We will also provide you with guidance on the application, shortlisting and interview process. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have about the DLA or the recruitment process.
Other available sources of information and support:
- To find out more information about the project, we encourage you to contact the lead supervisor. Read through the guidance on how to contact a potential supervisor.
- Read what we’re looking for in a personal statement and CV.
- Learn some helpful tips on how to prepare for an interview.
- Contact Doctoralcollege-admissions@soton.ac.uk for any questions about the application process.
This webinar will be recorded, and we will add it to the website.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to get in touch with nerc-dla@soton.ac.uk
We look forward to seeing you at our IGNITE Doctoral Landscape Award webinar at 13:00 on Monday 30 November!