Aston £18 mill bid to lead on science and tech
8 Jan 2024
Aston University is investing £18 million in doctoral research funding to realise its aim of being a university leader in science, technology and enterprise.
In a statement the university said the initiative would “fund research at the interfaces of science, health, technology and enterprise, socio-economic transformations driven by digitalisation, and pressing economic, social and other challenges addressed by researchers in Aston University’s colleges and research institutes”.
The opportunities will include full studentships that include both fees and stipends that match UKRI scholarships and also funding for research expenses.
Pro-vice chancellor Researcher Development, Professor Phil Mizen said:
“This investment represents the university’s strategic commitment to supporting inclusive, entrepreneurial and translational research with a clear transformational impact so that the people, businesses and communities it serves can thrive economically, socially and culturally.
“I am delighted that, through these studentships, we are able to provide more opportunities for doctoral researchers to gain essential skills and to foster excellence in research and innovation.”
?Aston University was founded as the School of Metallurgy in 1875, became the first UK College of Technology in 1951, before gaining university status by Royal Charter in 1966.
