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CAST PhD studentship at the University of Bath
What works: Translating research and policy evidence into effective climate-resilient behaviour change
- Primary supervisor: Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh, CAST Director & Theme 4 Co-lead
- Job type: Full-time
- Location: University of Bath
- Deadline: Thursday, April 09, 2026
Topic overview:
This PhD will investigate how evidence on climate resilient, low-carbon behaviour change is generated, interpreted and used (or not used) in policy and governance. The project will critically review existing research and policy evidence on behavioural interventions, with a focus on understanding what kinds of knowledge are seen as credible and useful by decision-makers, and where important gaps or blind spots remain.
CAST PhD studentship at the University of Bath
Professionals and workplace interventions for climate mitigation and adaptation
- Primary supervisor: Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh, CAST Director & Theme 4 Co-lead
- Job type: Full-time, Fixed Term
- Location: University of Bath
- Deadline: Thursday, April 09, 2026
Topic overview:
This PhD will explore how professionals and organisations can act as catalysts for people-centred climate action. The project will focus on “intermediary” roles – such as health and social care professionals, agricultural advisers, business and public sector managers, or professional networks – who influence the behaviours of others.
CAST PhD studentship at the University of East Anglia
Mobilising community-based climate action through co-designed sports and wellbeing interventions
- Primary supervisor: Prof Irene Lorenzoni
- Job type: Full-time
- Location: University of East Anglia, School of Environmental Sciences
- Deadline: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Topic overview:
This studentship will examine how individuals within organisations can be developed as effective sustainability change agents. The research will explore both the external pressures and internal motivational forces that shape pro-environmental attitudes and behaviours, and the practical strategies change agents use to secure stakeholder buy-in and connect internal activities to external standards. This may include exploring how digital tools, green apps or AI-enabled interventions can support or hinder these efforts. This PhD offers an opportunity to understand how individuals drive sustainable ways of working in contemporary organisations and the implications this has for new ways of working.
CAST PhD studentship at the University of East Anglia
Environmental Change Agents in hybrid and remote work environments: an investigation of how digital workplaces affect coalition building and sustainability culture diffusion
- Primary supervisor: Dr Jun Hwa Cheah
- Job type: Full-time
- Location: University of East Anglia, Norwich Business School
- Deadline: Monday, April 20, 2026
Topic overview:
This studentship will examine how individuals within organisations can be developed as effective sustainability change agents. The research will explore both the external pressures and internal motivational forces that shape pro-environmental attitudes and behaviours, and the practical strategies change agents use to secure stakeholder buy-in and connect internal activities to external standards. This may include exploring how digital tools, green apps or AI-enabled interventions can support or hinder these efforts. This PhD offers an opportunity to understand how individuals drive sustainable ways of working in contemporary organisations and the implications this has for new ways of working.