Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/S007377/1
Queens University Belfast and University of Aberdeen Doctoral Research and Training (QUADRAT)
Training Grant Award
- Lead Supervisor:
- Professor G Paton, University of Aberdeen, Inst of Biological and Environmental Sci
- Grant held at:
- University of Aberdeen, Inst of Biological and Environmental Sci
- Science Area:
- Atmospheric
- Earth
- Freshwater
- Marine
- Terrestrial
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Global Change
- Natural Resource Management
- Pollution and Waste
- Science Topics:
- Earth & environmental
- Biogeochemical Cycles
- Ecosystem Scale Processes
- Biogeochemical Cycles
- Environmental Informatics
- Abstract:
- The QUADRAT-DTP will deliver a unique doctoral training experience to empower citizens with the capability of becoming future leaders in Government, Commerce, Charities and HEIs nationally and internationally. Based in Aberdeen and Belfast (both centres of research and training excellence in environmental-based disciplines) our cohort will be developed through shared and focused training, face to face meetings and a formalised training schedule. Our themes of Biodiversity, Earth Systems and Environmental Management allow for an integration of both theoretical and applied projects capable of addressing the most significant environmental challenges we face today and to horizon scan for the future. The doctoral journey will enable students to (1) develop as world class scientists through a focused research project; (2) learn and develop new field skills and benefit through five focused field courses (electives) straddling core disciplines; (3) enhance their generic research skills; (4) develop and apply state of the art quantitative techniques; (5) benefit from a placement in a work environment; (6) understand and perform public engagement of science; (7) become qualified with the Chartered Management Institute, evidencing leadership and management skills (8) organise, direct and participate in an annual summer school and conference; (9) experience the benefits of training through mentorship; (10) apply practices in entrepreneurship and commercialisation; (11) understand, value and contribute to the experience of learning as a cohort; (12) complete the partnership with a clear and credible focus on employability. Multidisciplinarity is central to the QUADRAT ethos, and embedded throughout our research and training structures. Partnerships with Government Agencies, Research Institutes, Commercial Companies, Charities and Stakeholders will drive the research agenda to enable relevant and end-user delivery as well as blue -skies science. The research will also be directed to reflect the UK Government's Industrial Strategy where CASE and Industrial CASE studentships will work within partnership organisations enabling a continuous dialogue on the performance and expectation of the DTP. The City and Regions Deal that will drive innovation and wealth development in both Aberdeen and Belfast will be part of the programme because they reflect geographical identity. This DTP will also embrace and champion the sustainable development goals throughout its research objectives, training and partnerships both within the UK and internationally. The topics will include clean water, changing climates, changing landscapes, energy, sustainable cities and communities, aquatic and terrestrial life and responsible consumption. Doctoral students will have individual passports to reflect these goals and their bespoke training. The passport will track their research journey and permit the annual offsetting of carbon of the DTP through cohort activities in the Cairngorm National Park and NI's national Scenic Areas. QUADRAT is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and will apply flexible models of funding to facilitate the widest access for doctoral students. Supervisors will undergo specific training and will work within teams to deliver the best possible experience for all parties. Our main legacy will be our graduates but will also be inherent in the datasets and publications generated by ongoing projects which will all be, where possible, made open access e.g. National Geoscience Data Centre. We also aim to make sure that QUADRAT-DTP is sustainable beyond the length of the DTP award by ensuring that the training approaches and platforms are used as a model for all doctoral students at QUB and UoA Graduate Schools.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/S007377/1
- Grant Stage:
- Awaiting Event/Action
- Scheme:
- Doctoral Training (R)
- Grant Status:
- Active
- Programme:
- DTP2
This training grant award has a total value of £8,349,941
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - DSA | Total - Other Costs | Total - Fees | Total - Student Stipend | Total - RTSG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £20,413 | £319,417 | £1,458,792 | £5,704,319 | £847,000 |
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