The University of Strathclyde have earmarked £140k of match funding to form a doctoral network pushing AI in the Space domain, as described below.
This is a cost-effective opportunity to plug companies into an extensive network of researchers and companies.
The Space and Industrial AI clusters at University of Strathclyde are gateways for plugging into a national and international R&D network. With leading expertise in aerospace engineering and a track record of industrial partnerships spanning agencies such as ESA, aerospace multinationals and new space startups, Strathclyde is well-equipped to assemble teams capable of delivering research solutions that require cross-sector expertise.
This partnership opportunity combines research with training of doctoral students, effectively addressing critical skill gaps in highly specialised industries. An emphasis is on the creation of expertise to deliver AI solutions that can enhance the ground and space operations particularly in high-growth areas such as Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Funding models to discuss
Strathclyde offer tailored funding models aimed at providing access to our extensive research network
while promoting the development of specialised expertise.
The standard model is a strategic partnership costing from around £13k annually giving access to scientific, engineering and industrial expertise driven by pressing problems, with a key output being the training of experts who are awarded a doctoral degree. For each such partnership a management structure will be created ensuring knowledge exchange between university-appointed and industry-appointed experts, fostering collaborative problem-solving and shared understanding.
A popular alternative model, the PhD-in-work scheme, allows an employee of a company to engage part-time in a PhD. Strathclyde also welcomes partnerships with companies who are uncertain whether cash contributions can be made, since joint tender bids are possible via European Space Agency (ESA) or
Innovate UK for example.
Firm deadline is 30th April for signed letter confirming match funding of £13,333 per annum, giving control of a PhD student and access to the network. Other funding models are possible to discuss.
Launch of the Strathclyde Centre for Doctoral Training in Space and AI will commence on 1st October.
You can find out more here or get in touch with ross.horne@strath.ac.uk.