On Wednesday, 12 November, the IGNITE DLA leadership team held a webinar aimed at those considering applying to one of our exciting research projects or proposing their own.
The IGNITE DLA has at least 15 funded studentships available to start in September 2026.
During this webinar:
- The IGNITE Director and IGNITE Manager provided an overview of the IGNITE DLA, including information about our funded studentships, our training, and our placements scheme.
- The IGNITE Recruitment Lead explained the application, shortlisting, and interview process.
- There was a Q&A about the DLA and the recruitment process. The answers, plus some additional FAQs, have been linked below.
Download the transcript below:
Download our FAQs below
Other available sources of information and support:
- To find out more information about the project, we encourage you to contact the lead supervisor. Read through the guidance on how to contact a potential supervisor.
- Read what we’re looking for in a personal statement and CV.
- Learn some helpful tips on how to prepare for an interview.
- Contact fels-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk for any questions about the application process.
If you have any additional questions about this event, please email nerc-dla@soton.ac.uk