Benefits
As an Oxford-MRC DTP member, you enjoy access to a wide range of benefits which include:
- comprehensive funding package: as a minimum it includes fees at the Home rate, a stipend at the standard Research Council rate + £2,500 PA (Research Council rate currently £16,602 PA) for 4 years, a Research Training Support Grant (RTSG), currently £5,000, and a travel allowance (currently £300).
- supplementary funding opportunities to facilitate your training, research and career progression
- internal and external training opportunities (e.g. Research Council Policy Internships, Max Perutz Science Writing Competition, YES Competitions)
- tailored events:
Discussion Forums
Visit to the Diamond Light Source Ltd. and MRC Harwell Institute (limited spaces)
Oxford-MRC DTP Research Symposium
- opportunities to get involved in shaping MRC’s future strategic plans
- support of the Oxford-MRC DTP specific student representatives: