Fully Funded EM-SLAM PhD Studentship 2026 in the UK: Research Sustainable Living, Climate Anxiety, and Mental Wellbeing

The East Midlands Sustainable Living and Mental Wellbeing (EM-SLAM) Doctoral Focal Award offers a fully funded four-year PhD program supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). This interdisciplinary program, delivered by partnerships across four East Midlands universities, enables doctoral researchers to explore the intersection of mental health, sustainable living, and climate-related social challenges through qualitative research and storytelling approaches. Students receive advanced training, mentorship from experts across social sciences, arts, environmental studies, and public health, plus opportunities for professional placements with partner organizations in health, sustainability, and community sectors.