Fully Funded PhD Opportunity in Climate, Cooperation and Community in Asia

Fully Funded PhD Opportunity in Climate, Cooperation and Community in Asia | Utrecht University

Utrecht University is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD position titled "Climate, Cooperation and Community in Asia" within the Faculty of Humanities, Department of History and Art History. This interdisciplinary doctoral opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in Asian Studies, Environmental History, Climate Change, History, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

The project explores how climate change influences cooperation, communities, and social resilience across Asia, offering candidates the opportunity to contribute to research with significant global relevance.

Position Details

Position: PhD Candidate
Research Area: Climate, Cooperation and Community in Asia
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
Department: Department of History and Art History
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Employment: Full-Time (36–40 hours per week)

About the Research Project

Climate change is reshaping societies across Asia, creating new challenges for communities, governance, and cooperation. This PhD project examines how communities respond to environmental change and how historical and contemporary experiences can provide valuable insights into resilience, collaboration, and sustainable futures.

The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary research team, contributing to innovative scholarship on climate, history, and Asian societies.

Research Responsibilities

The selected PhD candidate will:

Conduct independent doctoral research on climate, cooperation, and communities in Asia.
Review historical and contemporary sources relevant to the research project.
Collect, analyse, and interpret qualitative and archival data.
Publish research findings in international academic journals.
Present research at conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Collaborate with researchers across disciplines within Utrecht University.
Contribute to teaching and other academic activities where applicable.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should possess:

A Master's degree in History, Asian Studies, Environmental Humanities, Social Sciences, Geography, Anthropology, or a related discipline.
Strong interest in climate change, community resilience, and Asian societies.
Excellent research, analytical, and academic writing skills.
Strong command of written and spoken English.
Ability to work both independently and within an interdisciplinary research team.

Why Apply?

This PhD position offers an opportunity to:

Join one of Europe's leading research universities.
Conduct impactful interdisciplinary research on climate and society.
Work alongside internationally recognised scholars.
Build a strong academic profile through publications and international conferences.
Contribute to research addressing pressing global environmental and societal challenges.

Application Deadline

15 August 2026

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official Utrecht University recruitment portal before the application deadline.

Official Website

https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university

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