ARIES (Advanced Research and Innovation in the Environmental Sciences) Doctoral Training is a NERC funded Doctoral Training Partnership between the Universities of Plymouth, East Anglia, Essex, Kent and Royal Holloway University of London.
ARIES Doctoral Training is built upon scientific excellence within five overlapping research themes:
ARIES Doctoral Training opportunities October 2025
Applications for 2025/26 are now closed
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ARIES Doctoral Training staff
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![Professor David Bilton Professor David Bilton Professor of Aquatic Biology]()
Professor David Bilton
Professor of Aquatic Biology
ARIES Deputy Director, School Research Coordinator Biological & Marine Sciences
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![Professor Gregory Price Professor Gregory Price Professor of Earth Sciences]()
Professor Gregory Price
Professor of Earth Sciences
Research Degree Admissions
09:00–16:30 Monday to Thursday, and 09:00–16:00 on Fridays. Closed on bank holidays.

