MESCAL Project PhD in Marine Science 2026

Applications are open for a 3-year PhD bursary under the MESCAL Project in Marine Science 2026. The project collaborates with KMFRI, IRD, and MARBEC to study how Marine Protected Areas along the East African coast can enhance fish populations’ resilience to climate change, with research conducted in Kenya, France, and partner countries. The successful candidate will split time between KMFRI in Mombasa and MARBEC in France, with work travel to South Africa and Tanzania; the bursary covers stipend, health insurance and travel costs.

Student stipend, health insurance, travel costs between host countries, additional research and thesis-related costs covered by the project.

Candidates must originate from one of the IRD partner nations (developing world) and hold a master's degree in marine science, ecology, bioinformatics, oceanography or related fields.

Interested applicants should email their materials by March 10, 2026 with subject “MESCAL ARTS connectivity PhD application” to the provided address, including motivation letter, CV, references, and most recent grades.