The RADMA Doctoral Studies Programme award provides up to three years funding to talented prospective or mid-study PhD students, offering an opportunity to concentrate on the studentship for the period of the award.

2017 topics 

• Open IP-strategies for emerging technologies – Ehrnsperger, Institute for Manufacturing, Dept. of Engineering, Cambridge University,
• Sustainable packaging design for consumer products during the R&D process – Xuezi Ma, Institute for Manufacturing, Dept. of Engineering, Cambridge University
• Lean innovation management by design: a multi-case study of ambidexterity and acceleration interfaces in large manufacturing firms – Cristobal Garcia-Herrera, Imperial College London
• Exploring the significance of corporate giving to firm innovation through knowledge transfer mechanisms for consumer-oriented firms in Africa – John Makokha, Kent University

The expectation is that candidates will have a Masters degree in a relevant field or an excellent first degree or equivalent. Candidates are expected to complete yearly progress reports and to make a copy of their thesis available to RADMA upon its completion.

Further information about the programme and previous recipients.