OpenFieldPh.D. in Global Agriculture & Food Security (NRI Doctoral Fellowship)
Three-year doctoral studentship based at the world-renowned Natural Resources Institute (NRI), investigating post-harvest crop loss reduction and climate-resilient farming in the Global South.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree with Merit or Distinction in agricultural economics, agronomy, or biology
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Original 1,500-word research proposal focused on tropical agricultural systems
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full UKRI stipend (£20,622/year tax-free in London) plus full tuition fees
- Application fee
- Zero application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% tuition covered by Vice-Chancellor scholarship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Greenwich documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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