Science and Solutions for a Changing Planet (SSCP) DTP

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funds a network of Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) that train the next generation of environmental scientists. The Science and Solutions for a Changing Planet (SSCP) DTP is one such programme, hosted by a consortium of research organisations. This matters because the UK needs a steady pipeline of skilled researchers to tackle complex environmental challenges—climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and sustainable resource use. Without coordinated training, the country risks a shortage of experts who can translate fundamental science into practical solutions. If this training succeeds, it will produce PhD graduates equipped to work across academia, government, and industry. These scientists might develop new ways to monitor carbon emissions, design more resilient infrastructure, improve water treatment systems, or advise on environmental policy. The impact is not immediate or flashy—it is structural. Over a decade, a single DTP can shape an entire field by seeding it with trained minds. This is a training grant, not a research project. It does not aim to produce a specific discovery. Instead, it sustains the human infrastructure that makes discovery possible.