Industry funded PhDs

Why do an industry-focused PhD?

• Do you want to develop your skills and experience in science or engineering to undertake a rewarding and well-paid career?       
• Have you considered doing a PhD but thought that was just for people wanting to be academics?       
• Are you interested in how new products, processes and services are developed?       
• Do you want to be part of a large, strong graduate cohort underpinning the development of radically new products and services?       
• Do you want to work alongside the people in businesses doing your dream job whilst gaining a PhD?       
• Do you have what it takes to be a postgraduate at a world-class university?       

If the answer is yes, register your interest now to be the first to be invited to apply for one of over 80 industry-focused three year funded PhDs from Lancaster University, subject to European Funding.

Starting in October 2016 you could be part of a new cohort of around 40 exceptional PhD researchers working in a unique partnership between academia and business. You will be working with a leading high-growth business undertaking intensive R&D on a specific research project to underpin the development of a new product or service, using this work as the basis of your PhD programme of study. Another cohort of around 40 researchers may start their industry-focused PhDs in 2017, for which you can also register interest now.

Successful applicants could:

• Receive £15,000 tax-free per year
• Undertake a substantive collaborative project with a business with a base in the North West of England
• Have your postgraduate tuition fees paid for by your partner business, worth £12,300 (UK/EU graduates only, fees for Non EU/UK graduates are subsidised from  £16,500/year to £12,500/year)
• Become part of a cohort of graduates working with an award-winning team on business-led R&D
• Develop new products, processes and services
• Be in an enviable position to develop a long-term well-paid career
• Gain a postgraduate qualification from a world-leading university
• Finish in a strong position to enter a competitive job market in the UK and overseas

Why Lancaster University?

Lancaster University is ranked among the top ten universities in the UK. We have invested over £450m into our campus in the last ten years, including our new Engineering building, the refurbishment of the Library, Physics and Chemistry facilities and a £20m sports centre and facilities, with a further £135m investment planned. We’re great for nurturing talent and links with industry; we’ve over 5000 successful partnerships with businesses. We’re global, with a huge number of research links around the world which provide exciting opportunities for our students, and we’re collegiate, you will join our Graduate College, providing you with a supportive student environment.

If you have any questions or inquires email scitech.partnerships@lancaster.ac.uk

Launch your successful career in research and development with an industry-focused three year funded PhD from Lancaster University.