Venture Science Doctorate: venture-creation PhD program (funded scholarship)

The Venture Science Doctorate (VSD) program is a 3-year, full-time, remotely accessible PhD program that focuses on solving global challenges through science-driven venture creation. The program is funded by a philanthropic consortium and offers a monthly stipend, access to top-tier investors, and ownership in the venture upon spin-out.

Requirements

• Impact-driven with a demonstrated interest in investigating or solving large-scale societal problems
• Entrepreneurial with experience in innovation, new technology development, or startups
• Masters degree related to science or engineering (BSc and equivalent also accepted)
• Ability to spend 1 week finding an optimal approach to a societal problem during the application process

Benefits

• Full tuition coverage
• Monthly stipend of £2,800
• Health insurance subsidy
• Ownership in the venture upon spin-out