What are they?
Co-funded PhD studentships enable students to receive high-quality research training in a mutually beneficial collaboration with a business or organisation. By working with the ²ÝÁñÉçÇøµØÖ· in supporting a PhD student, your organisation will be at the forefront of research and support an independent and original contribution to knowledge.
How do they work?
Co-funded studentships are supported by a contribution by your business or organisation, which is added to by the ²ÝÁñÉçÇøµØÖ·. The University will fund the fees and possibly contribute to other research related expenses. The student will have access to the full range of support offered by the ²ÝÁñÉçÇøµØÖ·, including the Researcher Development Programme.
Overview of a PhD at the ²ÝÁñÉçÇøµØÖ·
A PhD is a globally recognized postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities and higher education institutions to a candidate who has submitted a thesis or dissertation, based on extensive and original research in their chosen field.
The duration of a PhD at the ²ÝÁñÉçÇøµØÖ· is usually 3 years and is structured as follows:
- Induction
- Researcher Development Programme
- Annual Progress Review
- Ethical approval (where required), research and data collection
- Thesis writing
- Examination of thesis
- Original contribution to knowledge?
- Literary presentation
- Up-to-date knowledge?
- Viva voce
- Student’s own work?
- Able to answer any significant queries?
- Potential publication of research output
Why the ²ÝÁñÉçÇøµØÖ·?
Research being carried out at the ²ÝÁñÉçÇøµØÖ· has been judged to be world-leading or internationally excellent.
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 revealed ²ÝÁñÉçÇøµØÖ· to be the most improved university in the UK on the measure of research power. In the 2021 assessment, ²ÝÁñÉçÇøµØÖ· improved further with almost half the research submitted judged to be world-leading or internationally excellent, reflecting the University’s progress in fostering a collaborative, interdisciplinary culture and commitment to creating a powerful research environment.