STREAM

Shaping careers, delivering innovation

The Industrial Doctorate Centre for the Water Sector

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Studying for an EngD

Students on EngD programmes are called Research Engineers. Potential applicants for Research Engineer positions should be able to demonstrate: enthusiasm; resourcefulness; a mature approach to learning; creativity; a sound understanding of one or more branches of science or engineering; and possess a first or upper second class honours degree. The STREAM programme comprises three elements:

  1. Postgraduate-level Training
  2. Transferable Skills and Engineering Leadership
  3. Research
Features of the STREAM programme:
  • Access to masters-level training at five leading universities
  • Strong career development programme targeted at producing future engineering leaders
  • Challenge Week held in July each year including advanced transferable skills training, guest lectures from leading industrialists and scientists, design and problem solving challenges
  • Opportunities to present papers at conferences and author academic journal papers
  • Free membership of the International Water Association and one other professional institution for four years
  • Opportunities to undertake a study visit to a leading international academic research group.

Lists of current projects being undertaken by STREAM Research Engineers are available here: Cohort I, Cohort II & Cohort III.

If you are interested in applying to the programme please contact the STREAM office.


Project Sponsors

AECOM Hydro International plc Scottish Water Bristol Water United Utilities Thames Water Northumbrian Water Yorkshire Water HR Wallingford Anglian Water Trojan UV Severn Trent Water WRC Albion Water Micro Drainage Hanovia

A student stipend of £19k rising to £20k is available for suitably qualified applicants (to apply).