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The Institute hosts a vibrant group of PhD students working on climate change and environmental topics. They receive their research training in one of the School’s teaching departments, being placed according to discipline. They then carry out their research in the Institute, supervised by members of the Institute and\/or by our Associates<\/a> in other parts of LSE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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General PhD opportunties <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How to apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Institute does not handle PhD applications directly. To apply to study in an area of interest please follow the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) application process.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should apply via the teaching department closest to your interests. This is often the Department of Geography and Environment<\/a>, which has PhD programmes in Environmental Economics<\/a>, and in Environmental Policy and Development<\/a>. Applicants to other departments, such as Economics,<\/a> Government,<\/a> International Relations<\/a>, International Development<\/a>, Law,<\/a> Social Policy<\/a> and Statistics<\/a>, are also welcome to be a part of the Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supervision in the Institute<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The following Institute staff are currently available to supervise PhD students:
Marion Dumas<\/a>
Misato Sato<\/a>
<\/span>David Stainforth<\/a>
Frank Venmans<\/a>
Giles Atkinson<\/a>
Declan Conway<\/a>
Aurelien Saussay<\/a>
Gregor Singer<\/a>
Joana Setzer<\/a>
Kate Gannnon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, you may wish to consider our Associates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n

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