Encouraging profitable innovation and creativity in British Industry – to the mutual benefit of the Fellow and their sponsoring company.

Industrial Fellowships are awarded to graduates with the potential to make an outstanding contribution to industry, for research supported by a company, leading to a patent, product or process improvement and a postgraduate award.

With our Industrial Fellowships, companies get the chance to craft a bespoke PhD from the ground up that supports company ambitions as well as employee interests, and forge strong links with leading academics, to share access to expertise, facilities and knowledge.

Pursue a PhD whilst working Fellows receive significant funding towards their fees and salary, enabling employers to offer exciting personal development opportunities for their brightest employees.

Gain new IP whilst minimising R&D costs Fellows pursue a PhD whilst working, allowing companies to conduct innovative research that furthers their business objectives, and accelerates the creation of IP.

Collaborative relationships Fellows and their sponsoring companies will work closely with the PhD institution, forging strong and lasting links with leading academics

Applications are open

Timeframe
Apply by 7 February 12pm 2025
Interviews 25 March 2025 (online)
Fellowship commences 1 October 2025

We encourage those interested in applying to get in touch with our team, who can answer questions and offer advise about the process.

Email Helen Harris, Fellowship Programme Manager

Fellowship Details

The aim of the scheme is to encourage profitable innovation and creativity in British Industry – to the mutual benefit of the Fellow and his or her sponsoring company. Projects in any science or engineering discipline will be considered.

  • Gareth Hart

    Designing a new catalyst to enable the hydrogen economy

  • Karina Wojdat

    Improving drug development by design - making drugs quicker and better

  • Eve Andrews

    Developing a circularity assessment tool for offshore wind to drive sustainability and optimise resource utilisation

  • Tina-Maria Burova

    Developing a NanoBRET-Based methodology to accelerate the discovery of new chemical tools

  • Colm Downing

    Developing a platform for healthcare professionals to prevent suicide, self-harm, and violence in care

  • Alberto Gomez Saiz

    Integrating quantum components into traditional microchip technology to enhance the performance of electronics

  • Charlie Hutchings

    Evaluating infrastructure degradation and compatibility for the hydrogen economy

  • Katie Ollerton

    Development of an innovative characterisation toolbox for personal care and pharmaceutical deposition and delivery

  • Harry Palmer

    Design and synthesis of new Antibody-Drug Conjugates to improve cancer treatment

  • Maja Schmidt

    Advancing AI-Driven remote heart health monitoring for early detection and diagnosis

  • Ryan Teo

    Designing new gut-friendly antibiotics to tackle antimicrobial resistance

  • Lucinda Abell Black

    Using smart leggings to understand the causes of sports injury and identify possible interventions for women athletes