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COP31 Student Application

COP31 Student Researcher Programme – Application

This application is open to ¹û¶³´«Ã½ postgraduate and undergraduate researchers interested in one of the three places available on our COP31 research programme. Selected researchers will attend COP31 in Antalya (9–20 November 2026) as embedded researchers, carrying out structured observation and building contacts with delegates and civil society participants, followed by remote interviews (November 2026 – February 2027) and co-authoring a policy paper on how AI is being framed within international climate governance.

The role involves a preparation programme at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ in October, fieldwork at COP31 in November, remote interviews through to February, and analysis and writing through to June 2027.

This application closes on Thursday 24th September at 5pm. Please ensure all sections are complete before submitting, as incomplete applications may not be considered.

Please contact Tom.Ritchie@warwick.ac.uk if you have any questions.

Are you currently a postgraduate researcher (PhD, Taught Master’s, or Master’s by Research) at ¹û¶³´«Ã½? (required)
This project involves structured training, on-site observation and contact-building at COP31, and follow-up interviews conducted remotely from November 2026 to February 2027, plus co-authoring a policy paper afterwards. Are you willing and able to commit to this full process, from the October preparation programme through to writing up (Nov 2026 – June 2027)? (required)
Which week(s) are you available to travel to Antalya? (required)
Do you hold a passport valid for the period 9–20 November 2026? (required)
Are you able to attend the preparation programme sessions at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ in October (w/c 12th October) (required)
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