Candidate Resources

Please ensure that you familiarise yourself with the Aura CDT website before you apply to give you a good understanding of what a CDT is, our CDT’s research focus and the training and continuing professional development programme that runs alongside the CDT. 

The Scholarships, Frequently asked questions page and How to apply page are essential reading prior to applying.

Applicants are required to complete the CDT supplementary application form and upload this along with their CV and transcripts. The recruitment panel will assess your application against the competency framework below to shortlist applicants to invite to interview and as the basis for candidate interviews.  As such it is important that you demonstrate a strong foundation in the defined areas in your written application and during your interview.

“During the interview and presentation process, the most important thing is to remember is to highlight, explain and give examples of your interest in offshore wind. When thinking about the PhD project, demonstrate the skills (technical and interpersonal), knowledge and interests you would be bringing to the PhD and to the offshore wind sector.”
Anna Weatherburn

“You may not have a perfect awareness of the specific technical area immediately, but you can demonstrate evidence about your ability to learn topics quickly and that you have made an effort to research specific topics that you have applied for.”
David Goodman

Here are some resources that are available for reading around applications and interviews. Please note that as a CDT team we have not reviewed these and we are not responsible for any of the content or advice. It is for you to determine and find any resources that are helpful to you.