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DTP 2016-2017 Heriot-Watt University

Funder EPSRC (part of UKRI)
Recipient organisation Heriot-Watt University
Funding £2.1M
Period Sept 2016 — Sept 2021

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Heriot-Watt University is using a Doctoral Training Partnership to fund PhD students across engineering, physics, chemistry, computer science, and mathematics. This matters because training the next generation of researchers is how the UK maintains its capacity to solve complex problems—from developing more efficient lasers and improving oil recovery techniques to advancing cybersecurity and creating new materials. Without sustained investment in postgraduate research, the pipeline of skilled scientists and engineers who drive innovation in both academia and industry would shrink. If the programme succeeds, it will produce highly employable PhD graduates equipped with at least 80 hours of transferrable skills training each year, including public engagement experience. These researchers will go on to work in universities, startups, and established companies, strengthening the UK’s research base and industrial competitiveness. The DTP also allows Heriot-Watt to strategically support projects in areas of existing strength or to develop entirely new research directions, ensuring the university can respond to emerging scientific opportunities. This is primarily an education and skills investment—its impact is measured in people trained, not immediate technological breakthroughs.

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The EPSRC DTP at Heriot-Watt enhances our delivery of postgraduate research (PGR), using funds to strategically support projects that fit the EPSRC portfolio and Heriot-Watt Strategy such as: Engineering (from Lasers through to Civil and Petroleum), Physics, Chemistry, Computer Sciences and Mathematical Sciences. Our overarching principles include (i) recruiting the highest calibre students; (ii) delivery of high quality projects and support; (iii) providing PhD projects that enhance current areas of research strength, or development of new research areas; and (iv) the potential impact of the research to the wider community (academic, societal and industrial). All PGR students, including those funded via the Heriot Watt DTP, are provided with at least 80 hours of transferrable skills training and development in each of the first 3 years of study that will enhance the individuals employability profile. Whilst this primarily focuses on attending our wide range of PGR training courses, there is also an opportunity to implement the outputs of these courses via involvement in our outreach and public engagement activities that are coordinated by the Heriot-Watt Engage team. Further details on all Heriot-Watt postgraduate research can be found on our website at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/research/phd-opportunities.htm

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