UOS
Navigating Polycrisis: Climate Change and Small-scale Fishing Communities in Scotland
✓ Fully Funded
⏰ Closing Soon
🎓 Climate Science
🎓 Coastal Studies
🎓 Community Studies
🎓 Environmental Sciences
🎓 Fisheries
🎓 Human Resource Management
🎓 Social Sciences
🎓 Sustainability
phd
fully funded
UK
Scotland
Strathclyde
climate change
coastal communities
community research
polycrisis
small-scale fisheries
social cartography
A fully funded 3-year PhD at the University of Strathclyde investigating how small-scale Scottish fishing communities navigate climate change and related polycrises through community-based research.
Project Description
This project studies the systemic, cultural, and environmental impacts of climate change on small-scale fishers in Scotland. Key activities include:
Community-based workshops with fishers to map changing work territories
Social cartography to understand coasts as fluid zones
Photo-voice methods to capture lived experiences
Analysis of interactions among multiple crises, regulations, and environmental stressors
The project emphasizes co-produced knowledge, cultural preservation, and applied insights for policy and community adaptation.
Entry Requirements
Academic background in social sciences, environmental science, sustainability, or related fields
Interest in community-based research, climate impacts, and participatory methods
Strong English communication skills
Interest in community-based research, climate impacts, and participatory methods
Strong English communication skills
How to Apply
Apply via University of Strathclyde research degrees portal
Indicate interest in the “Navigating Polycrisis” PhD
Check for funding eligibility for home and international students
Indicate interest in the “Navigating Polycrisis” PhD
Check for funding eligibility for home and international students
Eligibility
UK/Home
EU
International
Supervisor Profile
DP
Dr Pratima Sambajee
University of Strathclyde, Business School
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