The EngD is an alternative to a traditional PhD aimed at students wanting a career in industry.
Students spend about 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.
On completion students are awarded the PhD-equivalent Engineering Doctorate.
The research projects will offers benefits to your company:
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Increasing the research portfolio in a cost-effective way
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Access to University laboratories and facilities
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Opportunity to make contacts with other Sponsor Companies
Aiding retention of existing staff who wish to study for a doctorate degree and continue with their employment
EngD & PhD Projects Available
Fully-funded scholarships available
Latest News
Welcome Event for new students
On Monday 5th September 2022, the CDT in Applied Photonics held an in-person Welcome Event at Heriot-Watt University for our new students. Supervisors joined us
Viva Success
Congratulations to our Research Engineer, Ben Szutor, who had a successful viva in September 2022.
Viva Success
Congratulations to our Research Engineer – Tamer Cosgun – who has had successful viva in May 2022.
Annual Report 2020/21
