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EPSRC: QuantIC PhD studentships
Added date
28/01/2021
Closing date
28/02/2021
Call summary
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, through QuantIC, invites applications for their PhD studentships. These enable students interested in the field of quantum and imaging the chance to conduct research training in a collaborative environment across our academic partner institutions and industrial partners. The project needs to be in the field of imaging and align with the Quantum Enhanced Imaging Hub aim of delivering technological solutions to industry. Funding covers up to 70 per cent of the studentship costs for 42 months. Fees and stipend are at RCUK recommended levels, estimated to be worth £80,000. The industrial partner must cover between 30 and 50 per cent of the studentship costs, which are estimated to be between £24,000 and £40,000.
Scientific scope
Lasers & Quantum Optics
PI eligibility
The projects must be industry-led and the industrial partner needs to co-supervise the student. A letter of support will be required from the potential industrial partner, which includes confirmation of the level and nature of the support offered.