What we do
Our Doctoral Training Centre provides excellent postgraduate research opportunities. These opportunities are supported by a wide programme of skills training and professional development activities.
The DTC supports fully-funded studentships across a broad range of subject domains. Our PhD students engage in both internally-funded and partner-funded projects.
The focus of our studentships is industry collaboration with external organisations. This is to provide added value to research projects and support the professional development of each doctoral candidate.
Each studentship aligns with our strategic focus and an area of existing research strength. These opportunities contribute to the achievement of regional and national research goals. Additionally, they support development investment agendas for growth.
What we provide:
Each student is awarded a fully-funded studentship for 3 years, comprising of:
Our team
The DTC is managed by the following members of staff at the university. The DTC is also supported by an advisory board feeding into the strategic objectives.
Dr Gavin Sim is the Director of the UCLan Doctoral Training Centre for Industry Collaboration.
Gavin is responsible for developing the strategic direction of the DTC including the recruitment of students, overseeing the training provision, liaising with external organisations and financial management.
Contact us
For further information about the Doctoral Training Centre, please email dtc@uclan.ac.uk
Useful information
Work with the Doctoral Training Centre
The Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) offers great opportunities for companies, charities, and other external organisations to work with academics and PhD students.
Study and train with the Doctoral Training Centre
The Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) offers a bespoke cohort training programme for PhD students. The training focuses on developing transferable, research and academic skills.
About us
The University of Central Lancashire is the international, multi-campus university tracing its roots back to 1828 and leading the way in modern learning today. Read about our history, mission and strategy, and view our academic calendar.
