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The Industrial Doctorate Centre in SystemsManaging systems for enhanced performance

Acknowledgement

The Industrial Doctorate Centre in Systems wishes to thank all the organisations that are supporting the Centre. Our industrial partners contribute to the strategic development of the Centre and collaborate on research and training.

Partners include:Agusta WestlandAdvanced Transport SystemsAero Engine ControlsAirbus UK LtdApplication Solutions LtdBAABAE SystemsBalfour Beatty plcBritish Energy Generation LtdBroadcom CorporationBuro HappoldCFMSDRTS LtdDSTLEPSRCFrazer-Nash Consultancy LtdFujitsu Microelectronics Europe GmbHGCHQ

Located in a beautiful, vibrant and historic region, the Universities of Bath and Bristol enjoy excellent transport links to the rest of the UK and beyond.

For further information contact:Centre AdministratorThe Industrial Doctorate Centre in SystemsFaculty of EngineeringUniversity of BristolBristol BS8 1TRTel + 44 (0)117 331 5825Fax + 44 (0)117 925 1154www.bris.ac.uk/engineering/systemscentre

Halcrow Group LtdInterrouteIT PowerKernow Analytical Technology LtdiMETRUM LtdMBDA SystemsMotor Design LtdOve Arup & Partners LtdPCIPProVision CommunicationsQinetiQRamboll LtdRenishaw plcRolls-RoyceSEA Group LtdSWRDATaloph Pharmaceuticals Stock LtdThalesTidal Generation Ltd

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What is the EngD?

The Engineering Doctorate, or EngD, is an alternative to the traditional PhD, designed particularly for people with an industrial focus.

A company sponsors the EngD researcher, known as a Research Engineer, to carry out four years of doctoral-level research on an innovative project or portfolio of projects of direct relevance to the company’s business.The Research Engineer will be fully integrated into the company, spending approximately 75% of their time on the premises. They may either be employed by the company, or be supported by an EPSRC stipend.

The Research Engineer will be advised by two academic supervisors (the primary academic supervision can be based at either university) and by an industrial supervisor based within the company.

Taught Masters-level courses in subjects such as Systems, Research Methods and Management and Enterprisecomplement the research project and support the Research Engineer’s professional development.

The Industrial Doctorate Centre in Systems

The Industrial Doctorate Centre in Systems is a partnership between the Universities of Bristol and Bath, together providing an innovative environment and collaborative culture.

The Centre is supported by a £5.6 million investment from EPSRC and in October 2009 it welcomed its fourth cohort of Research Engineers who are from a range of industry sectors.

Research projects encompass the traditional engineeringdisciplines as well as Engineering Management and Computer Science, with an overarching vision of Managing Systems for Enhanced Performance. The Centre welcomes proposals for new industry collaborations throughout the year.

A state-of-the-art Knowledge Exchange Suite, at Bristol,provides enhanced distance learning and video-conferencing via the Internet. This innovative and flexible learning environment encourages thinking outside the box, and facilitates many styles of teaching, learning, and knowledge exchange. Industrial supervisors are welcome to attend and contribute to regular Systems seminars at the Centre.

Well-designed hot-desk facilities make the KnowledgeExchange Suite a welcoming touchdown for ResearchEngineers and their industrial supervisors.

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What are the benefits?

l Stay ahead of the competition by accessing and developing techniques at the forefront of your field l Collaborate with leading academics on research of strategic importance to your organisationl Access international research networksl Attract and retain the highest quality staff, and make optimal use of their skills

What are the costs?

Where the Research Engineer is employed by the company:l £6,000 p/a contribution to the running costs of the EngD Centre (less for SMEs)l Incidental expenses of up to £2,000 p/a

Where the Research Engineer receives a stipend:l £6,000 p/a contribution to the running costs of the EngD Centre (less for SMEs)l Incidental expenses of up to £2,000 p/al £3,500 p/a minimum top-up to EPSRC stipend

* the above costs are for the academic year 2009/2010 and will increase to reflect inflation.

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