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ScotCHEM is a major new collaborative venture for the pooling and enhancement of resources for chemistry research in Scotland. It brings together the major players in research in chemical sciences through the creation of new structures to generate enhanced critical mass and enable joint access to major resources.

Within the overall ScotCHEM umbrella are two funded “pairing” initiatives; WestCHEM comprising Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities and EaStCHEM bringing together Edinburgh and St Andrews Universities. A separate Heriot-Watt initiative is also funded. Dundee and Aberdeen Universities are also involved and will benefit from the development of enhanced research networks and improved access to major research resources.

The three funded initiatives within ScotCHEM are being supported by major investments from the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council and in part by the Office of Science and Technology. Together with major commitments the Universities involved are making from their own funds, the total investment is of the scale of £23M over four years.

These developments will make Scottish Chemistry a magnet for the best researchers and a target of major funding agencies, worldwide. It will allow us to increase the number of postgraduate research students and produce more highly skilled research fellows. Overall, it will help to sustain and develop links with the Scottish chemical and other vital, knowledge-based industries.

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Professor Chris Gilmore (Director of ScotCHEM)

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31 Industry PhD Studentships in Chemistry

ScotCHEM is the alliance of Chemistry Departments in Scottish Universities involving Edinburgh and St Andrews (EaStCHEM), Glasgow and Strathclyde (WestCHEM), Heriot Watt, Aberdeen and Dundee Universities. Funded in partnership with the Scottish Funding Council (www.sfc.ac.uk) and Chemical Sciences Scotland (http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/css), ScotCHEM announces 31 industry PhD studentships to be based at Scottish Universities researching major challenges and opportunities identified by Scotland’s chemical industry and universities. These awards underline the commitment of Scotland to the development of strong industry-academic links.

The industry studentships, which will be based in Chemistry Departments at Scottish Universities will also include time working at the industry partner’s premises. The training will include significant enterprise and knowledge-transfer elements and provide unique opportunities for the student.

Full details can be seen on the web site: www.scotchem.ac.uk/SPIRIT. All applicants should have a good degree in chemistry or a related subject, and should make initial contact via the individual Chemistry Departments and supervisors as listed on the web page. For general enquiries contact the Director of ScotCHEM, Professor Chris Gilmore, by e-mail (scotchem@chem.gla.ac.uk) or by phone (+44 (0)141 330 3716).