Researcher and student access to world-class materials science facilities and expertise
Support is available for undergraduate and postgraduate (doctoral, research masters) students studying in the UK, and for researchers to access equipment and facilities at Royce partners. A single package of work must be proposed for any individual research project. Mulitple applications may be made, for separate research projects.
To meet eligibility requirements, this support only applies to equipment and facilities which are not situated at the students' host university.
Applications can now be made direct to a Royce facility, either through the facility manager or via the contact address show on this page. This is the best route if you already know which facility or equipment you would like to use.
If you are unsure how to proceed, you may contact the Royce Hub to make an enquiry. Otherwise, the Royce Hub will use the information that you submit to connect you with the Royce facility manager at the appropriate partner organization.
Applicants should download and complete Part A of the application form, and submit by email to the relevant Royce Partner or Associate. The Royce facility manager will then agree with you on the costed program and schedule of work, which should then be endorsed by your supervisor and returned to the Royce facility manager.
A typical schedule of work might include the first day working with equipment specialists to understand the capabilities of the equipment and properties and preparation of first samples. This could be followed up with the preparation of final samples and one or two further days of investigation, to help address the research question.