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Advanced Connectivity Technologies, Semiconductors and Cybersecurity: doctoral focal award in Chip Design

Executive Summary

This £6 million doctoral focal award targets academic institutions to develop specialized PhD training in chip design, in collaboration with government semiconductor and ACT programme boards.

Key Dates
archived competition
Funding Body
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Eligible Applicants
Academic
Funding Available & Project Rates
one award of £6 million
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Target Sectors
semiconductorsdigital technologyadvanced manufacturing
Technology Scope
chip designsemiconductorsadvanced connectivitycybersecurity
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Competition Scope & Overview

Doctoral Focal Award in Chip Design, designed in collaboration with the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Semiconductors team and the ACT and Semiconductors Programme Board. Part of the IS-8 Priority Programme. Lead: UKRI

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