In this supervisor-led competition, ‘Collaborative’ is defined broadly and covers collaboration with private sector companies, public sector bodies or third sector organisations. Up to 14 awards will be made in 2019.

The lead supervisor must be a member of an HEI in Scotland that is accredited to hold studentships within their disciplinary pathway and must have undergone supervisor training within their institution within the last 5 years. Second supervisors may work within any of the SGSSS’s 16 partner HEIs. Where a successful proposal involves cross-institutional supervision then it is expected that the DTP will provide funding to the lead institution with secondary funding arrangements established with the other institution.

Interested parties should read the guidance notes paying particular attention to the expected financial contributions from collaborative partners.

Please ensure that you read all guidance carefully before applying.