Industry Sponsored PhD and Masters by Research

12.	Many of our graduates have working relationships with the industry and create fact-based news with large brands

Defining an excellent studentship

High-quality project

A challenging, feasible and realistically achievable PhD project which stimulates excellent hypothesis-driven research. Through a truly collaborative approach, it provides tangible benefits to all partners.

High-quality training environment

Through access to distinctive but complementary environments, partners provide a stimulating framework for research training in the proposed field. Joint supervision gives a unique and broadening perspective on the impact of collaborative research.

High-quality student experience

An enriched integrated training experience allows the student to acquire novel skills and expertise. The student gains a wider understanding of, for example, applied research or policy development that will enhance their future career prospects.

Industrial Case Awards allow the opportunity for a partnership to form between the knowledge base, company organisation and the PhD student...

Michael Potts

PhD Researcher United Utilities

Industrial Case Awards allow the opportunity for a partnership to form between the knowledge base, company organisation and the PhD student that goes beyond a merely financial relationship. It creates a bond between the partners that facilitates the creating  of the best result possible, aiding both research and practice simultaneously.