Doctoral training
Working alongside Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) allows us to provide researchers with valuable training and research opportunities.
Learn more about these CDTs and how they could benefit you:
Manchester based CDTs
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2D Materials of Tomorrow CDT
The Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in 2D Materials of Tomorrow (2DMoT), a partnership between The University of Manchester and the University of Cambridge, is a four-year PhD programme that provides the knowledge and skills for cutting edge, cross-disciplinary research in the science and applications of advanced two-dimensional materials.
Visit the 2D materials CDT
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AI CDT in Decision Making for Complex Systems
Led by Dr Mauricio A Álvarez, this UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Decision Making for Complex Systems is a 4-year programme that will educate the next generation of AI researchers to develop and deploy new machine learning models, which can efficiently cope with uncertainty in complex systems.
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Robotics and AI for Net Zero (RAINZ) CDT
Led by Dr Simon Watson, this Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Robotics and AI for Net Zero (RAINZ) is a 4-year PhD programme that will train and develop the next generation of multi-disciplinary robotic systems engineers. Uniting leading researchers from The University of Manchester, Glasgow and Oxford, the CDT trains in both research and commercialisation of Robotics and AI to help revolutionise lifecycle asset management of critical infrastructure, in support of the UK’s Net Zero Strategy.
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External CDTs
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CDT in Aerosol Science
From drug delivery to the lungs to the transmission of disease, climate change to combustion science, new routes to materials to consumer and agricultural products, an understanding of aerosol science is crucial. The CDT in Aerosol Science has identified the key knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for successful practitioners of this rapidly-evolving, interdisciplinary field.
Please note, the EPSRC CDT in Aerosol Science is being led by the University of Bristol in partnership with six other institutions of which The University of Manchester is one.
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CDT in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing (CSM)
The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing (CSM) offers a unique programme that provides a holistic understanding of the entire manufacturing process as well as expertise in at least one stage.
Please note that this CDT is led by Cardiff University in collaboration with Manchester, Sheffield, University College London and 24 industry partners.
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CDT in Developing National Capability in Materials 4.0
The CDT in Materials 4.0, led by the Henry Royce Institute - the UK’s national institute for advanced materials research, is seeking scientists and engineers keen to acquire new skills and work in new ways, to help us realise the potential of the digital and data revolutions in materials science.
Please note this CDT is led by the Henry Royce Institute in collaboration with Sheffield, Oxford, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Cambridge, Imperial College London, the National Nuclear Laboratory and the UK Atomic Energy Authority.
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CDT in Fusion Energy Science and Technology
The EPSRC CDT in Fusion Power empowers our students to become exceptional fusion scientists and engineers through world-class training and a thriving collaborative community.
Please note this CDT is led by the University of York in collaboration with Durham, Liverpool, Manchester, Oxford and Sheffield.
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