Funded PhD Scholarships in Earth Sciences at Khalifa University, Department of Earth Sciences
The Department of Earth Sciences at Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking highly motivated applicants for doctoral degrees in Earth Sciences. PhD research projects are available across the following research themes Climate and Environmental Sciences, Earth History and Geobiology, Geochemistry and Dynamics of Earth, Natural Resources and Geoenergy, Planetary Science and Astrobiology, and Cryospheric Research. Details of the research themes and projects is available https://www.ku.ac.ae/academics/college-of-arts-and-sciences/department/department-of-earth-sciences#research.
Individuals wishing to apply are strongly encouraged to review the faculty research profiles and contact the relevant faculty members to discuss their prospective application and potential projects.
Details of Departmental faculty and their research can be found on the departmental https://www.ku.ac.ae/academics/college-of-arts-and-sciences/department/department-of-earth-sciences#people
Details of the BsC to PhD (5 year) and MsC to PhD (4 year) programs can be found at: https://www.ku.ac.ae/program/phd-in-earth-sciences
Requirements:
Candidate should have BsC or MSc degree in Geoscience, Earth Science or a related field.
Application and details of the minimum requirements for the application can be found at https://www.ku.ac.ae/admissions.
Details of the Scholarships offered to study at Khalifa University can be found at https://www.ku.ac.ae/scholarships-postgraduate#international-students.
Please pay close attention to the admissions criteria details. Applications that do not meet the minimum criteria will be rejected.
The deadline for Admission for Fall 2026 is March 2nd, 2026