☠️ UK-GOV. ◥ University. {q} PhD. {su} Student. {su} Funding. ⚫ UK. Research Councils UK. Research Councils UK, known as RCUK, is a non-departmental public body which coordinates science policy in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2002,[1] the RCUK is an umbrella organisation that coordinates the seven separate Research Councils[2] that are responsible funding and coordinating academic research for the arts, humanities, science and engineering.
These seven bodies are: Function[edit] The role of the RCUK is to: Enabling dialogue about research priorities by facilitating an open and collective approach to investing in multidisciplinary research and trainingFacilitating cooperation between Councils and external stakeholders by promoting dialogue, collaboration, and partnershipCommunicating the activities and views of the Research Councils to increase policy influence and collective visibilityCollaborating with academia and other funders to reduce bureaucratic tape for researchers and university administratorsImproving operational performance by sharing best practices Councils[edit]
Research Councils UK. Research Council PhD Studentships - A Guide. The seven UK Research Councils offer some of the most generous funding for PhD study at universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This guide explains how Research Council PhD studentships work and how to apply for one. We’ve also put together a quick list of frequently asked questions about Research Council funding, including new eligibility details for international students. Who are the Research Councils? There are seven Research Councils, all part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Together, they invest around £380 million into studentships every year – making them the UK’s biggest PhD funder by far. Each Council focuses on specific subject areas: If you aren't sure which Council is right for your PhD, take a look at the individual guides linked to above.
Bear in mind that Councils sometimes work together to fund interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary PhDs. Research Council studentship, or UKRI studentship? Who is eligible for Research Council studentships? No. No.
☠️ EPSRC. ⬛ STFC. ⬛ MRC. Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) (IEE not IEEE) Institution of Electrical Engineers. IEE logo The Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE, on lowercase letters: iee, pronounced I-double-E or I-E-E) was a British professional organisation of electronics, electrical, manufacturing, and Information Technology professionals, especially electrical engineers. It began in 1871 as the Society of Telegraph Engineers. In 2006, it ceased to exist independently, becoming part of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Notable past presidents have included Lord Kelvin (1889), Sir Joseph Swan (1898) and Sebastian de Ferranti (1910–11). History[edit] The IEE was founded in 1871 as the Society of Telegraph Engineers, changed its name in 1880 to the Society of Telegraph Engineers and Electricians and changed it again to the Institution of Electrical Engineers in 1889.
It was Incorporated by a Royal Charter in 1921. See also[edit] References[edit] External links[edit] (ABSW) Association of British Science Writers. (ASA) Association of Social Anthropologists. Biochemical Society. (BERA) British Educational Research Association. (BPS) British Psychological Society.
(BSA) British Sociological Association. (CAST) Center for Applied Special Technology. (CSP) Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. (CST) Council for Science and Technology. (DSTL) Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. (GMC) General Medical Council. (HFEA) Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.
(HSC) Public Health Agency. (ICE) Institution of Civil Engineers. (IOM3) Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Institute of Development Studies. (MHRA) Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. Microbiology Society. Physiological Society. (RAENG) Royal Academy of Engineering. (RSC) Royal Society of Chemistry. (RSS) Royal Statistical Society. Science & Technology for Development News & Analysis. (SGR) Scientists for Global. (Sigma Xi) The Scientific Research Society. The Geological Society. (SRA) Social Research Community. Society of Biology.