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Department for Employment & Learning (DEL) CAST

DEL Co-operative Awards in Science and Technology (CAST) awards are for specific research projects in collaboration with an industrial sponsor in the following Schools / areas: Biomedical Sciences in School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, School of Biological Sciences , School of Pharmacy , School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering , School of Planning, Architectures and Civil Engineering , School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science , School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and the School of Mathematics and Physics

Please check the School websites above for details concerning potential DEL CAST studentships. 

Please note that to apply for this award you must use the Online Combined Admission and Award form. 

Depending on eligibility a DEL CAST studentship may cover fees and a maintenance allowance.  In addition a CAST studentship may also include a contribution from the industrial collaborating body.

UK residents*: may be eligible for a Full award which covers tuition fees and maintenance.
EU residents*: may be eligible for a Fees only award which only covers tuition fees (there is no maintenance)
*NB there are also citizenship / nationality criteria applicable

Please check DEL eligibility criteria below.

DEL CAST Eligibility Guidance Notes

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