CDAs for Doctoral Researchers

Collaborative Doctoral Awards (CDAs) are PhD projects developed by a university in collaboration with an organisation outside of higher education. CDAs allow PhD researchers to work collaboratively with a non-higher education partner while completing their doctoral research. 

Benefits of CDAs for Doctoral Researchers:

• Access to resources, materials, knowledge and expertise not otherwise available to doctoral researchers

• First-hand experience of work outside a university environment that can enhance transferable skills

• Opportunities to help create new relationships between universities, academics, and organisations that have cultural and economic benefits for wider society.

How to apply for a CDA:

CDAs are proposed by academic supervisors. You can view all current CDAs offered by CHASE on our CDA Opportunities page.

The closing date for CDA studentship applications is usually in May each year.

“I sincerely recommend apply[ing] to such an award to any student in the Arts and Humanities for the quality of training and support, the variety of placements available within partner institutions and the opportunities for networking within the CHASE cohort.”

- Mattia Cobianchi, CDA Student (Noise Abatement Society & Goldsmith’s, University of London)