The TU
Dublin UNITAR PhD programme is a collaborative doctoral pathway jointly
developed by Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) and the United Nations
Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). It supports transdisciplinary,
SDG‑aligned research and offers doctoral candidates the opportunity to work at
the intersection of academic excellence, global policy, and real‑world
sustainable development challenges.

Thematic
Areas for PhD Projects

1.
Sustainable Business & Corporate Sustainability:

SDG 8, Decent
Work & Economic Growth, SDG 9, Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure,
SDG 12, Responsible Consumption & Production, SDG 13, Climate Action, SDG
17, Partnerships for the Goals

2.
Sustainable Development Policy, Governance & Innovation:

SDG 11, Sustainable
Cities & Communities, SDG 16, Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions, SDG
17, Partnerships for the Goals

3. Digital
Transformation & Sustainable Technology:

SDG 9, Industry,
Innovation & Infrastructure, SDG 12, Responsible Consumption &
Production

4. Social
Inclusion, Equality & Decent Work:

SDG 1, No
Poverty, SDG 4, Quality Education, SDG 5, Gender Equality, SDG 8, Decent Work
& Economic Growth, SDG 10, Reduced Inequalities

5.
Responsible Consumption, Production, Sustainable Supply Chain Management,
Supply Chain Resilience, and Maritime Logistics:

SDG 9, Industry,
Innovation & Infrastructure, SDG 12, Responsible Consumption &
Production, SDG 13, Climate Action

6.
Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship
& Societal Impact:

SDG 8, Decent
Work & Economic Growth, SDG 9, Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure,
SDG 10, Reduced Inequalities, SDG 17, Partnerships for the Goals

7.
Behavioural Research, Mindfulness & Well‑Being:

SDG 3, Good
Health & Well‑Being, SDG 4, Quality Education

For
further information on PhD opportunities on the TU Dublin-UNITAR programme
please contact the TU Dublin Faculty of Business Head of Research and
Innovation Paul O’Reilly at paul.oreilly@tudublin.ie.

Student Requirements

2.1 Honors Degree or equivalent in a subject relevant to
the proposed research area. Demonstrate research interest in SDGs, sustainable
development, peace, or capacity‑building