Global PhDs

Poverty, ill-health, pollution, hunger, inequality and the spread of disease: these are the problems that we all want solved.

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Talented young researchers have spent years studying these deeply complex problems, dealing with incomplete data and the risk of unintended consequences. Its hard work, but they are ready to dedicate another three or four years to finding practical solutions. All they need is the opportunity.

Funding is hard to find for postgraduate study. You could help give a postgraduate student a Global Challenges PhD scholarship, covering fees and living costs, so they can focus on the world's big problems without worrying about affording food and books.

Find out more about Global PhDs and how you can help researchers find new solutions to big issues.