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We are currently recruiting for a CAST PhD studentship at the University of Bath. Please see below for details.
CAST PhD studentship at the University of Bath
Understanding and addressing public resistance to ambitious climate policies
- Primary supervisors: Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh, CAST Director & Theme 4 Co-lead & Dr Sam Hampton, Research Fellow & CAST affiliate
- Job type: Full-time
- Location: University of Bath
- Deadline: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Topic overview:
This PhD will assess the prevalence of discourses of delay and waning public support for specific climate mitigation and adaptation policies. It will also investigate the factors behind these trends, and test interventions to rebuild trust and promote climate-positive attitudes and behaviours. The studentship provides a unique opportunity to spend 2 years in Brussels on a competitive salary, working at the research-policy interface.