PhD Positions @ the University of Nottingham

 

About us

The International Doctoral Innovation Centre (IDIC) is a pioneering doctoral training centre established at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) in 2012. The IDIC is a joint venture between UNNC, The University of Nottingham, Ningbo Education Bureau, Ningbo Science and Technology Bureau and China’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), along with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) in the UK.
We aim to train 100 of the brightest early career PhD researchers over six years, focussing on the areas of digital economy and energy technologies. Their training here at UNNC will help develop innovative solutions that will address major global academic and industry challenges. We encourage enthusiastic candidates from a variety of academic backgrounds to apply for our prestigious PhD scholarships.
As well as supporting PhD research, the IDIC will establish long-term cooperation between leading UK and Chinese universities and industry, and provide a substantive platform for developing collaborative research and knowledge transfer activities between the two nations.
This major initiative draws on The University of Nottingham’s experience of running Doctoral Training Centres in the UK. The Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) and Ningbo Municipal Government have also played a key role in bringing the project to fruition.
The unique model integrates a number of co-dependent strands to achieve an exciting new environment for world-leading research. The partners include Horizon Digital Economy Doctoral Training Centre and the Centre in Efficient Fossil Energy Technologies.

 Funding

In additional to the opportunity to carry out leading-edge research at a world-renowned university, International Doctoral Innovation Centre (IDIC) PhD students also benefit from the following:

• No tuition fees – the four-year PhD programme is fully-funded
• A stipend of £820 per month whilst in the UK for the first year. Opportunity to apply for on-campus accommodation in the UK*
• 3,000 RMB – 5,000 RMB per month stipend plus free single-room accommodation while studying at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China. This will be arranged by the IDIC.
• One return flight between China and the UK**

* The cost of accommodation in the UK should be covered by the students.
**Students are required to purchase their flight tickets by themselves, within the guide price provided by the University, and claim the cost back with a cap of 10,000 RMB for a round trip.

Contact us

Enquiries about applications should be directed to:
Recruitment and Admissions Office
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Tel: +86 (0)574 8818 1063
Email: PhDAdmissions@nottingham.edu.cn
General enquiries about the International Doctoral Innovation Centre and its services should be sent to:
International Doctoral Innovation Centre
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Tel: +86(0)574 8818 6374
Email: idic@nottingham.edu.cn