Our four year programme places our research students on industry inspired projects leading to award of PhD or EngD. The EngD qualification is an alternative to a traditional PhD aimed at students seeking a career in industry, and reflects the innovative nature of industrial research.
Students spend around 75% of their time working directly with a company, in addition to receiving advanced-level training from a broad portfolio of technical and business courses.
The research projects will offer benefits to your company by:
Increasing the research portfolio in a cost-effective way
Providing access to University laboratories and facilities
- Creating opportunities to make contacts with other sponsor companies
- Aiding the retention of existing staff who wish to study for a doctorate degree and continue with their employment
Fully-funded scholarships available
Latest News
New cohort starts in St Andrews
We are delighted to welcome our 2026-27 cohort of students to the programme. Students began their studies on Monday 7 September in St Andrews and
August viva success
We are delighted to congratulate St Andrews-based CDT student Femy Francis on successfully passing her PhD viva on 10 August 2026. Everyone across the CDT
July viva success
Congratulations to Mohanad Al-Rubaiee, CDT student hosted by the University of Glasgow, who had a successful viva on 20 July. We wish Mohanad all the
Annual Report 2023/24
