Royal Commission for the Exhibition 1851

In the Commissioners’ view, good design demands an interdisciplinary approach and cannot be dissociated from a clear understanding of the underlying technological, commercial, and social attributes of the product or service. Applicants should have a good first degree, normally in engineering/science/design but other degrees will be considered.

2025 Terms and Conditions

Eligibility

UK resident
Good first degree, normally in engineering/science/design but other degrees will be considered
Normally recently graduated
Intending a career that will benefit UK Industry
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate precise analytical thinking, creativity and open-mindedness.
Must have obtained admission to, but not yet started, a suitable postgraduate course. This would normally be within the UK and lead to a Masters degree in design or in engineering with a particular focus on industrial design. However the Commissioners are keen to support students on a wide range of courses that are relevant to innovation and design in industry and eligible courses include the study of systems engineering, human factors, etc..

Benefits

All tuition fees, up to the normal UK course level for UK students
Stipend of £13,000 pa (plus £4,000 London Weighting where applicable)
Allowance of £850 pa for materials
Travel allowance to support the cost of an international study trip where this is part of the studied course up to £500 pa
Duration is one year. A second year will be supported if the course demands it and the first year has been satisfactorily completed

Industrial Design Studentships

Eligibility and Benefits

Eligibility

Benefits