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EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowships 2016/17

23 Mar 2016

Application deadline: Monday, 12 September 2016 at 12 noon

The application process for the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Prize is now open.

This a prestigious scheme aims at developing the very best EPSRC funded students beyond the end of their PhD and help them launch a successful career in research as potential future research leaders.

Successful applicants will be expected to take their research to the next level and undertake significant new research; the Prize must not be viewed merely as an opportunity to continue/complete PhD work although continuation of specific work from the applicants’ PhD that will result in publications may be permitted.

Benefits of the Scheme

  • The University will provide Fellows with excellent research and training environments including a first class and challenging career development training programme.    
  • In addition to a Project Sponsor (a research - active member of The University’s academic staff who is willing to support an applicant’s project and, where appropriate, host the project in their lab), recipients of a Prize will also have access to an academic mentor who will offer advice and support regarding the mentee’s research and career development throughout the duration of the award.
  • Successful applicants will be awarded a tax-free living allowance of £24,370 per annum (pro rata).

More information 

For more information and how to apply, visit: