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DISCnet - Data Intensive Science Centre, South East Physics Network CDT
Welcome to DISCnet Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) at the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ!
The (DISCnet) funded by the (STFC) funds 4 year studentships in particle physics, theoretical physics, astronomy and cosmology. The DISCnet consortium is led by the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ, partnered with and .
As a DISCnet postgraduate researcher, you will follow a four-year programme including:
- Taught courses in data intensive science skills, such as machine learning and high performance computing
- Onling training in software carpentry
- 6 months of industry placements working on data science research projects with partner companies, ranging from multi-nationals to SMEs and charities
- Optional training and networking activities such as the STFC summer schoo, S2DS bootcamp and The Alan Turing Institute's Turing Connections Initiatives
Even if you are not funded by DISCnet, you can join to access training and placement opportunities and other networking and cohort activities. Contact the DISCnet manager for more information.
- Key Contacts
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DISCnet Manager, Susanne Bell - s.c.bell@sussex.ac.uk
DISCnet Director, Dr. Kate Shaw - kate.shaw@sussex.ac.uk
DISCnet Deputy Director, Prof Seb Oliver - s.oliver@sussex.ac.uk
The DISCnet Handbook contains further information regarding academic and financial regulations, training opportunities and financial support, including the Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) and fieldwork allocations.
Additionally, the Sussex PGR Scholarships team - pgr-scholarships@sussex.ac.uk - can help you with funding queries such as:
- Fee waiver and payment of stipend/maintenance allowances
- Changes to your scholarship (part-time registation, parental or sick leave, taking a break from your PhD, starting a placement)
- Claiming Disabled Student Allowance (DSA)
- Your budget for research and training costs
Further information about Sussex PhD regulations can be found in our Policy on Research Degrees, while further information on the terms and conditions of CHASE scholarships can be found at the below: