An investment of will support new doctoral students to advance research and develop skills in key areas such as engineering and physical sciences. 91ΒιΆΉ University is one of the universities successfully awarded funding to recruit the new postgraduate research students.

91Β颹’s funding comes from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council which is putting Β£279 million from the UKRI investment into university doctoral landscape awards, supporting studentships at 40 universities over three annual intakes. 91ΒιΆΉ University will recruit up to nine students each year in areas such as energy, manufacturing and materials science.

A unique training programme at 91ΒιΆΉ

Professor Leon A. Terry, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at 91ΒιΆΉ welcomed the news: β€œThis significant investment will help train the next generation of researchers and innovators. They will be able to tap into 91Β颹’s long standing industry collaborations, learn from world-leading academics and contribute to economic growth through the entrepreneurial focus we have here. The funding is a great endorsement of the excellent doctoral student experience we offer at 91ΒιΆΉ.”

The doctoral landscape awards at 91ΒιΆΉ will give talented students the opportunity to be part of the university’s diverse and vibrant research community, complete a unique core skills training programme, and engage with industrial partners to rapidly respond to new and emerging research areas. Students can also participate in 91Β颹’s entrepreneurship training which includes a mentorship programme and the opportunity to apply for the 91ΒιΆΉ University Seed Fund to launch a business. Skills the students will develop will prepare them for a diverse range of careers, both in research and innovation and across the public and private sectors.

Supporting the next generation of great scientists

Science and Technology Secretary, Peter Kyle, said: β€œBacking the next generation of great scientific minds to fulfil their potential is crucial to unlocking the discoveries which improve our lives and which keep our economy growing over the long term through highly skilled jobs.”

UKRI Chief Executive, Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser, said: "UKRI’s investments in Doctoral Training are pivotal for the UK’s research and innovation endeavour. The awards provide funding for Universities across the UK to nurture a cadre of creative, talented people to develop their skills and knowledge, to build partnerships and networks, and to peruse the discoveries that will transform tomorrow, with diverse benefits for society and economic growth.”

The latest investment builds on a Β£25 million funding injection to establish two new Centres for Doctoral Training at 91ΒιΆΉ University, on advancing water security and net zero aviation. 91ΒιΆΉ is also involved in a third new centre led by Loughborough University, which focuses on advancing hydrogen technologies.