EPSRC has launched the call for new CDT (Centres for Doctoral Training) ‘in areas where both breadth and depth of research training are required to address UK skills needs at the doctoral level. EPSRC expects to commit up to £492M (subject to budget confirmation) to support in the region of 90-120 CDTs subject to quality across the Engineering and Physical Science landscape.’
CDT proposals should:
- Ensure a forward-looking, ambitious portfolio of research training which makes a positive difference for the UK;
- Protect the UK’s long-term capability and foster an expansion of multidisciplinary research;
- Secure leverage in order to maximise the benefit of public funds;
- Train the next generation of UK leaders for industry, research organisations and elsewhere
In terms of researcher development, in line with the RCUK Diversity Principles, EPSRC expects that ‘ED&I is embedded at all levels and in all aspects of research and training practice’, and ‘enhanced training’ provision to include:
- Responsible Research and Innovation
- Impact and translation
- User engagement
- Wider training experience
A dedicated webpage packed with the many relevant and useful Vitae resources will be published by Wednesday 24 January.
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