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Powering the UK Knowledge-based economy

December 16, 1998

Important changes to the way UK research and training into particle physics and astronomy are supported were announced by the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council today (Wednesday 16 December 1998).

 A new funding scheme for truly original and innovative research projects
 A 10% increase in Post Graduate studentships
 A new Fellowship scheme

In order to assist UK physicists in maintaining the UK's lead in science a new funding scheme has been created to stimulate research into exceptional and truly innovative areas.

Post Graduate studentships will be increased by 10% (taking the 1999-2000 total to 30% above the 1994-5 level) and greater emphasis will be placed on training to equip students with improved interpersonal and entrepreneurial skills suitable for the needs of commerce and industry.

The new Research Fellowship scheme will offer university researchers the opportunity to deliver world class research programmes unfettered by current teaching and administrative responsibilities.

PPARC Chief Executive Ian Halliday said:

"The government, both in today's white paper "Our Competitive Future: Creating the Knowledge -Driven Economy" and by the formation of the new ministerial science group, has showed the importance it places on supporting a world-class science base in Britain. What we're announcing today will help the UK to maintain and improve its position as a world leader."

"We believe a PhD student should not only get up-to-date training in the latest research methods and techniques, but also a sound training in interpersonal, entrepreneurial and business related skills."

"One of the most important skills we can give a student - for an academic career or elsewhere - is an entrepreneurial attitude. To leave a comfort zone for the unknown is difficult in all walks of life, but an ability to seize new chances or take an innovative direction is invaluable. "

Commenting on the new funding scheme Prof. Halliday added:

" This is a unique opportunity for the science community to demonstrate its originality and creativity. We want to encourage all researchers, particularly less experienced ones, to come forward with new ideas - but the emphasis is on exceptional ideas which force the status quo, and keep the UK at the cutting edge."

For further information or interviews with Prof Halliday contact: Steve Mee, PPARC Press Officer on 01793 442012 or email steve_mee@pparc.ac.uk

Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC)

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