Blog: 13 Benefits of Studying for a PhD with our CDT!
Considering PhD study? We give you 13 benefits of joining the Distributed Algorithms CDT...
Background
This CDT arose from a proposal from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) for a Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Distributed Algorithms. The two main themes are 'Towards a Data Driven Future' and 'Future Computing Systems.' Unlike most other CDT’s our PhD projects are co-defined, co-supervised and co-funded with partners from government and industry. You can see the full list of our partners here.
13 Benefits of Studying for a PhD with our CDT
1. No fees to pay – that’s right, no fees, no debt, no repayments.
2. Stipend – you get paid to study as well as getting your study fees paid.
3. Annual research grant – receive up £3000 per year to attend key conferences (network and show off your work!).
4. Cohort environment – key objective here at the CDT – work collaboratively, with peers and research colleagues who support you in an office environment - attend regular weekly catch-up and sub-group meetings.
5. Alan Turing Institute training and networks.
6. STFC Hartree training and access to High Performance Computers such as Scafel Pike and Barkla.
7. Supervisors from the University of Liverpool academic communities attend your weekly meetings and engage with your work (additional to your own project supervisor).
8. Your project is co-defined, co-funded and co-supervised with a partner from industry or government!
9. You'll participate in two annual showcases (a formal event in London and informal gathering in Liverpool).
10. Attend placement with your partner in year 2 or 3, for 3-6 months.
11. Collaborate on 'mini projects'.
12. Study at the Original Red Brick University.
13. Research at a Russell Group University.
Need more reasons and benefits? Have a good browse around our website - meet the people, partners and read more about our PhD programme and the wider research group - Signal Processing Group.
Who are we looking for?
Applicants to our CDT have undergraduate backgrounds from the following schools/departments; Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Computer Science, Department of Materials, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering and Industrial Design, Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences, Geography and Planning, Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences and Physics. We want a diverse group of talented individuals from a various backgrounds, with either an UG or MSc in a numerate subject and who possess ambition and an interest in making a difference.
Want to join us?
The CDT is open for studentships starting October. Click here to view the studentships and partners and to see the guidance for applications and interviews.
Why Choose the Distributed Algorithms CDT?
DA CDT Website – review our research programme and the people we work with.
DA CDT News – what have our students and researchers been up too?
Email for general enquires.