Northampton invests £1m in studentships
The University of Northampton has announced 24 new fully-funded PhD research studentships. The venture is the largest single investment in research degrees for the higher education institution.
The university is investing £1.1m in the research posts, which it says is “a strategic commitment to new research and knowledge transfer developments”.
The 24 studentships, managed by the University of Northampton’s Graduate School in the Knowledge Exchange, are fully funded for three years. They will commence in January 2011.
Professor Nick Petford, vice-chancellor of the University of Northampton, said: “Our investment in these research posts has a huge potential impact on the economy, both nationally and regionally, and our own development and targets for research recognition and success.
"The investment is part of our commitment to the British knowledge economy and the studentships will go on to inform our research and teaching, with the knowledge being absorbed back into all of our activities, both within the university and with our external clients.”
