Five EngD Studentships

Skills, Technology, Research and Management for the UK Water Sector (STREAM)

Reference Code: STREAM

Details:
The STREAM programme is delivered by a consortium of five universities, all of which are centres of excellence in water science and engineering, together with project sponsors from the water industry. The programme is co-ordinated by Cranfield University and includes Imperial College London and the universities of Newcastle, Sheffield and Exeter.

The STREAM programme enables talented researchers to develop their skills and careers, while obtaining an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) degree. Further information about the STREAM EngD can be found on the Newcastle University website.

Project Details
STREAM offers a number of funded projects each year and Newcastle University is delighted to host five of these STREAM EngD Studentships for the 2012/13 academic year. The scope and topic of these projects vary and will appeal to applicants from a range of subject backgrounds and research interests.

Sponsor
STREAM studentships are sponsored by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the company affiliated with each individual research project.

Person Specification
STREAM EngD studentships are intended for the future leaders of the global water industry. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate that they are already high flyers and have the potential to exploit the opportunities to excel that a STREAM studentship provides. You are expected to have a first or upper second class Honours degree in a relevant scientific or engineering subject

Value each Award and Eligibility
Stipend of £19,000 per annum in year 1 and 2, rising to £20,000 per annum in year 3 and 4. See EPSRC eligibility criteria for full fees and stipend.

Available Projects
The project titles are outlined below and successful applicants will be allocated at least one academic and one industrial supervisor. The project titles link through to the full details of each studentship, including eligibility criteria and how to apply: