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PhD Scholarship Opportunity – 4 Years

ISEE Admin — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:18:01 +0000

PhD Scholarship - University College Cork, Ireland

The Cork University Business School (CUBS) and the Sustainability Institute of University College Cork, invites motivated and talented graduates with outstanding academic records to apply for a PhD Scholarship for a project entitled “Socio-Economic Analysis of Co-Operative Models for AD Systems in Ireland”.

Research Scope

This PhD will investigate alternative co-ownership models, such as joint ventures and revenue sharing arrangements, as well as broader business ecosystem solutions involving multiple actors, including agro-parks, integrated environmental biorefineries, and upcycling entrepreneurship. It will include a socio-economic analysis to assess the viability, social acceptability, and wider impacts of these models in supporting the establishment and operation of AD plants and integrated AD-biorefineries in Ireland. The research will also evaluate barriers and enablers (including regulatory, infrastructural, resource, strategic, and knowledge-related factors) affecting co-operative and business models. By integrating socio-economic and regional analysis, the PhD aims to generate insights into how innovative organizational structures can enhance regional resilience, promote sustainable economic development, and foster community-driven solutions.

This PhD will complement and integrate a wide range of research and scholarship activities that University College Cork is currently undertaking within the Sustainable Future initiative.

Requirements

The successful candidate should be highly self-motivated with an ability to work independently and be willing to undertake recommended coursework.

Strong quantitative skills and good communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential requirements. Applicants should have a good primary degree (First or Second Class Honours Grade I) and ideally hold an M.Sc. in an appropriate discipline (Economics or related).

Please see the following link with regard to English Language requirements: https://www.ucc.ie/en/study/comparison/english/postgraduate/

Research Environment

The PhD student will be based in the Department of Economics, Cork University Business School (CUBS) and will have the opportunity to engage in related research initiatives developed in various departments and research institutes at UCC.

In line with this, the successful applicant will have a supportive and interdisciplinary supervisory team and will be provided with learning and networking opportunities to attain the highest standards of academic excellence.

Award

This is a 4-year position starting September 2026 and students will receive an annual stipend of 25,000 EUR tax-free. Grant includes annual travel budget of 1,500 EUR.

Further Information

Prof. Valeria Andreoni, Department of Economics, University College Cork, Cork. Email: vandreoni@ucc.ie

Application Procedure

Submit a Curriculum Vitae, and a letter of interest to Prof. Valeria Andreoni (vandreoni@ucc.ie)

Closing date 30 April 2026

https://www.ucc.ie/en/

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PhD Scholarship – University College Cork, Ireland

ISEE Admin — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:11:23 +0000

PhD Scholarship - University College Cork, Ireland

Research Scope

This PhD will complement and integrate a wide range of research and scholarship activities that University College Cork is currently undertaking within the Sustainable Future initiative.

Requirements

The successful candidate should be highly self-motivated with an ability to work independently and be willing to undertake recommended coursework.

Please see the following link with regard to English Language requirements: https://www.ucc.ie/en/study/comparison/english/postgraduate/

Research Environment

Award

This is a 4-year position starting September 2026 and students will receive an annual stipend of 25,000 EUR tax-free. Grant includes annual travel budget of 1,500 EUR.

Further Information

Prof. Valeria Andreoni, Department of Economics, University College Cork, Cork. Email: vandreoni@ucc.ie

Application Procedure

Submit a Curriculum Vitae, and a letter of interest to Prof. Valeria Andreoni (vandreoni@ucc.ie)

Closing date 30 April 2026

https://www.ucc.ie/en/

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Call for Abstracts: Sustainability Transformations Conference

ISEE Admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:38:24 +0000

Abstracts & Kick-off Event: “Justice Dimensions of Sustainability Transformations in Rural Areas”

Call for Abstracts

(Deadline: April 1, 2026)

International Conference on „Justice Dimensions of Sustainability Transformations in Rural Areas“ organized by the Ph.D. college PK 60 at the University of Vechta 8–9 July 2026

Sustainability transformations have become a central topic in current scientific and societal discourses and are largely perceived in a positive light. However, they always come with so- cial effects (including “transformation pains”) and raise questions of social justice that are, so far, insufficiently understood, empirically researched, and reflected upon. This has conse- quences for the legitimacy of shaping and governing such processes.

As part of the kick-off event of the doctoral programme „Justice Dimensions of Sustainability Transformations in Rural Areas“ funded by the Hans Böckler Foundation, we are hosting a conference under the same title at the University of Vechta.

Kick-off event

On July 8, a kick-off event for the Ph.D. college will take place, featuring two keynote lectures followed by a panel discussion related to the program's overarching topic. The doctoral fel- lows will also present their research topics.

Scientific conference

On July 9, a scientific conference will be held. We welcome submissions for presentations related to the following thematic strands, and beyond, until April 1, 2026:

Transformation of the energy sector, energy affordability, and new (in-)justice rela- tions between urban and rural areas;
Spatial justice: equivalent living conditions, social places, and local resilience;
Justice implications of socio-technical transition and innovation processes (e.g., through digitalization or bioeconomy);
Supra-regional conservation policies and local justice implications (e.g., regarding ur- ban-rural relations or between the Global North and South);
Gender justice in shaping transformation processes;
The role of trade unions in shaping just sustainability transformations;
Uncertainties regarding the “right” ethical standard (normative uncertainty) as a practi- cal and theoretical challenge in shaping just transformations;
Risk and risk perception in transformation processes;
among others.

Abstract submission

The call for abstracts is now open. Submissions (approx. 300 words) may be sent to Dr. Ju- dith Maruschke at judith-maria.maruschke@uni-vechta.de until April 1, 2026. Abstracts may be submitted in English. Presentations can also be given in English.

Participation and registration

Participation is free of charge.

Registration for the kick-off event will be possible on our website from 15 April 2026 until 15 May 2026: https://www.uni-vechta.de/vistra/promotionskolleg

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Ph.D. Scholarships on Justice in Sustainability Transformations (Germany)

ISEE Admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:28:38 +0000

Ph.D. scholarships on justice in sustainability transformations, based in Germany

With funds from the Hans Böckler Foundation, up to 4 PhD scholarships will be awarded within the doctoral college "Justice Dimensions of Sustainability-Oriented Transformation Processes in Rural Areas" (PK 060) at the University of Vechta, starting in November 2026 at the earliest. Within the University of Vechta, the doctoral college is affiliated with the Vechta Institute of Sustainability Transformation in Rural Areas (VISTRA). Examples of dissertation topics include, but are not limited to

Dissertation topics

Transformation of the energy sector: Energy affordability and new (in)equity relations between urban and rural areas;
Spatial justice: Equitable livelihoods, social places and local resilience;
Uncertainty about the "right" ethical standard (normative uncertainty) as a practical and theoretical problem in designing just transformations;
Risk and its perception in transformation processes

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Assistant Teaching Professor in Environmental Policy

ISEE Admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:06:39 +0000

Assistant Teaching Professor in Environmental Policy

About Florida International University

Florida International University (FIU) is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Position Description

FIU in Miami, FL, is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor in Environmental Policy in the Department of Earth and Environment. Duties and responsibilities include 90% teaching and 10% service, including: (1) teaching four, 3-credit courses per semester in topics such as environmental policy, sustainability, resource management; and (2) assisting the Department, College, and University by serving on committees, mentoring students, serving on student organizations, as well as providing service to the broader community. Applicants will have the opportunity to develop new courses based on their expertise and policy curriculum needs of the department.

Position Requirements

The position requires a Ph.D. in any area of social science with a focus on environmental policy and sustainability issues or a closely related field. This is a 9-month position with opportunities for summer teaching.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536891 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching statement. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by March 29th, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Immigration Information

Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University’s immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process

Equal Opportunity Statement

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu

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CRILS Online Workshop

ISEE Admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:00:08 +0000

CRILS Online Workshop

Mapping, Transparency and Accountability on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)
25th March 2026 - 18:00-20:00 (GMT)

Workshop Overview

As industrial livestock systems expand across regions and sectors, the lack of publicly accessible, reliable data on concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) poses major challenges for research, community advocacy, and regulatory oversight. This workshop brings together perspectives from research and practice to examine how better mapped CAFO data could support transparency, strengthen accountability processes, and enable communities to navigate and contest the impacts of industrial animal agriculture.

Rachel Mason

Rachel Mason (Independent Researcher, Hawaii USA) is a broadly-trained scientist with expertise in food systems, data science, and systems thinking. She will present her work on the research and advocacy possibilities enabled by a global map of CAFOs, outlining both the significance and methodology of building open, verifiable datasets on industrial livestock production. She will present CAFO mapping as a foundation for interdisciplinary inquiry, outlining how farm-level spatial data can inform analyses of environmental burdens and community impacts, while inviting dialogue on how such evidence might inform policy and advocacy.

Shady Heredia

Shady Heredia (CEDENMA & Stop Financing Factory Farming, Ecuador) is an environmental and animal advocate from Ecuador working on environmental justice, Indigenous rights, and the impacts of industrial livestock production. She will draw on her work with indigenous communities to document land degradation, seek accountability from development banks, and challenge the lack of transparency surrounding CAFO expansion. She will highlight how missing environmental impact data can impede community monitoring, and how participatory mapping and open data tools could strengthen local oversight and advocacy.

Registration

Please join us and share the news with anyone who might be interested.
Register here: https://soas-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/register/wWYwpCQaTIO0zj9wa0-hkw

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PhD Scholarship at SOAS Economics Department

ISEE Admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:49:58 +0000

PhD scholarship at SOAS Economics dept

SOAS economics dept has a funded PhD studentship on corporate concentration in poultry industry, to start in September 2026. The studentship will be held at the Dept of Economics at SOAS University of London and will be supervised by Dr Mehroosh Tak. The selected student will be co-supervised by Royal Veterinary College. Studentship will provide: tuition fees (at the SOAS Home fee rate), and a student stipend (at the UKRI studentship rate, which is GBP 23,805 for 2026-27). Find details of application and studentship project here. Fieldwork will take place in Telangana, India or South Africa. Deadline for application is 17th April 2026. Earlier application submission and informal inquiries to mt83@soas.ac.uk are encouraged.

Project context

Industrial poultry systems in Global South countries have boosted the availability of affordable proteins while also increasing the risk of a new pandemic and livelihood vulnerabilities. Industrial poultry systems are highly corporatised, integrated and consolidated, with only two firms producing global breeding stock for chicken meat. Corporate concentration can create anti-competitive behaviour, skew market power to exclude smallholder producers, undermine environmental standards, and reduce the genetic diversity of local chicken breeds. This project will deliver urgently needed evidence on corporate capture of South African or Indian poultry industries by focusing on trade-offs between increased productivity, livelihood and disease impact of intensive production systems.

Research aim

Aim: using an interdisciplinary approach based within political economy and One Health, the student will investigate the implications of corporate concentration in poultry industry on sustained participation of smallholder farmers in commercial value chains in South Africa or India*.

Research objectives

Objectives

RQ1: What is the livelihood and One Health implications of corporate concentration in study country?
RQ2: How do the regional expansion strategies of global genetics producers shape power relations, competition, farmer participation and profits in SA or India?
RQ3: How does corporate concentration manifest itself in contractual relationships between the corporations and farmers in SA/India and what are barriers to sustained participation for smallholders in a rapidly industrialising production system?

Study site

The study site for this project will be either India or South Africa. The student can choose the study site based on their interest. The studentship can leverage from existing projects including Critical Research on Industrial Livestock Research (CRILS) and Sustainable & Healthy Food Systems Southern Africa (SHEFS-SA) projects.

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Ecological Economics and Behaviour – Leeds International Summer School 2026

ISEE Admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:38:08 +0000

Ecological Economics and Behaviour - Leeds International Summer School 2026

Applications are open for the Ecological Economics and Behaviour course at the Leeds International Summer School - University of Leeds, United Kingdom, 19 July-1 August 2026.

Two-week course including lectures, seminars, and cultural excursions, worth 10 Leeds credits, equivalent to 5 ECTS or 3 US credits, open to current students and recent graduates (from the past few years).

How to apply

Here you can find information on how to apply: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-international-summer-school/doc/liss-applying

Application deadlines

Early bird: 1 April 2026
Final deadline: 1 May 2026

Fees and scholarships

Information on fees, discounts, and scholarships is available at: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-international-summer-school/doc/fees-scholarships

Module summary

How do our decisions impact the environment?

From the entrepreneur deciding where to develop a project, to the policy maker deciding how the resources of a country will be used, to the citizen deciding whether to buy a new shirt or go thrifting… our decisions have an impact on the environment.

entrepreneurs might want to maximise profits
policy makers might want to get the best result with the minimum cost
citizens might want to get a good deal to satisfy their needs and desires

Economic ideas often influence these decisions.

However, not all economic ideas are the same.

Summer School information

General information on the Summer School is available at: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-international-summer-school

Course information

Specific information on the course on Ecological Economics and Behaviour is available at: https://catalogue.leeds.ac.uk/Module/UG/LISS/1071/202526

We look forward to seeing you!

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XVII National Conference of the Brazilian Society of Ecological Economics (ECOECO)

ISEE Admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:41:05 +0000

XVII National Conference of the Brazilian Society of Ecological Economics (ECOECO)

The 17th Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Ecological Economics will be held in person in Maceió, Alagoas, from December 7 to 11, 2026. The event will bring together researchers, students, and professionals to discuss the advances and challenges of ecological economics in Brazil. Under the theme “Socio-environmental challenges of decarbonization and its impacts on ecosystems and territories,” the meeting will address key tensions shaping contemporary climate and development debates.

Context and regional role

As an energy transition hotspot, the Northeast of Brazil plays a central role in the country’s strategy to implement cutting-edge technologies required to meet its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). At the same time, scientific evidence shows that these technologies often entail significant social and environmental costs, which may increase transition costs that are not yet fully accounted for in policy and economic assessments.

Critical examination and dialogue

The meeting will provide a timely opportunity to critically examine the contradictions and trade-offs inherent in decarbonization processes. Once again, ECOECO will offer a safe and open space for multi-stakeholder dialogue, grounded in theoretical and practical perspectives on complex socio-environmental systems, in a world that urgently needs to change.

Target audience

Professors, researchers, students, policymakers, managers, third-sector representatives, local communities, and anyone interested in ecological economics.

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Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems | 5 ECTS | Applications are open!

ISEE Admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:52:34 +0000

Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems (AEMS) Summer Program (5 ECTS) — Applications Open

Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems (AEMS; 5 ECTS) is an interdisciplinary summer program open to motivated applicants from all fields of study and professions.

About the Program

The program follows a holistic approach to sustainability and focuses on alternatives to the economic status quo: International participants deal with limits of growth, as well as the instabilities of our financial system and learn why a drastic system change is necessary to stabilize the world climate – and most importantly: they are presented with an array of alternative approaches and discuss them among the group and with experts.

Topics You’ll Explore

Topics discussed include for example the Economy for the Common Good, Ethical Banking, Democratic Banking, Doughnut Economics, Sovereign Money and many more!

Organizers & Partners

The program is organized by the non-profit provider of student accommodation in Austria, OeAD student housing, in collaboration with BOKU University Vienna and the Economy for the Common Good.

Dates

AEMS 2026 will take place from 13th to 31st July – applications are open!

Scholarships

ISEE is an official program partner and has 1 scholarship available for distribution – apply until April 30, 2026!

In addition, there is 1 full Social Media Scholarship available for participants who are eager to share their summer experience via social media. Application deadline: March 8, 2026

How to Apply

Find out more and apply via www.summer-university.net

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