University College London (UCL) is offering a fully funded PhD studentship for 2027 focused on compound wind and rainfall extremes across Europe.
The project, titled “Compound Wind and Rainfall Extremes over Europe,” will examine how severe wind and rainfall events can occur together, cluster within short periods, or affect several countries through the same weather system.
According to the project details, the research will combine climate modelling, extreme-value statistics, and machine learning to study rare weather events and the uncertainty surrounding their potential financial losses.
Applications will close on January 13, 2027, while the successful candidate is expected to begin the PhD in October 2027.
Scholarship Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| University | University College London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Study Level | PhD |
| Funding | Fully funded |
| Deadline | January 13, 2027 |
| Program Start | October 2027 |
| Tuition Fee | Covered |
| Living Allowance | Provided |
| Research Grant | £6,000 |
| Study Fields | Climate Science, Risk and Disaster Science, Statistics |
| Pakistan Eligible | Yes |
Climate Modelling and Statistical Analysis
The researcher will use large climate-model ensembles to study the frequency, intensity, and timing of compound wind and rainfall events.
The project will also use multivariate extreme-value statistics to examine rare events that may not appear often in historical observations.
Machine-learning emulators will support the analysis and help researchers work with large and complex climate-model datasets.
Understanding Uncertainty in Climate Risk
A major part of the PhD will focus on identifying different sources of uncertainty in climate-risk estimates.
These include uncertainty linked to climate-model structure and parameters, natural climate variability, future climate scenarios, statistical estimation, and the way researchers group data across space and time.
The project will also examine uncertainty that appears when researchers convert physical weather hazards into estimates of financial losses.
Researchers will assess which uncertainties can be reduced by using observations and evidence from past extreme events.
Collaboration With Aon Impact Forecasting
The successful candidate will work with Aon Impact Forecasting as part of the project. The collaboration will cover compound wind and rainfall risks across the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
This will allow the researcher to connect climate science with financial risk analysis and study how severe weather can affect losses across several European markets.
Who Can Apply
The studentship is relevant to candidates interested in climate science, statistics, disaster risk, climate modelling, and quantitative research. The scholarship information lists a GPA requirement of 3.3.
Eligible international applicants, including candidates from Pakistan, can apply. Applicants should also check the university’s academic requirements for the specific degree background and qualifications needed for admission.
English Language Requirements
| English Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 92 |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | 176 |
| Cambridge C2 Proficiency | 176 |
Funding Benefits
The studentship covers tuition fees and provides a living allowance. It also includes a £6,000 research grant to support research and training activities.
The broader doctoral training environment will give the successful candidate experience in climate science, data analysis, statistical methods, machine learning, and decision-making under uncertainty.
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare their academic and supporting documents before submitting an application.
The listed requirements include academic transcripts, degree certificates, an essay or supporting statement, and one to two recommendation letters.
Additional documents may be required depending on the applicant’s academic background and final admission requirements.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must complete the required online application process for the PhD studentship.
Applicants should prepare their academic records and supporting documents and carefully review the project requirements before submitting the application.
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