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:

             Oxford-MRC DTP Induction

             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:

        Jasmine Blane