The Nottingham BBSRC DTP is really pleased to offer DTP applicants who identify as black or black mixed the opportunity to apply for our AMPlify applicant mentoring programme for the 2023 recruitment cycle for our Doctoral Training Programme. AMPlify is an applicant mentoring programme which gives applicants who meet the required criteria the opportunity to receive mentoring support during the application process.
Applicants who are accepted onto the AMPlify programme will receive a package of mentoring support throughout the application process from a trained mentor. This will include:
- A pre-application discussion with their mentor
- A funded opportunity to visit the mentor’s lab
- An application writing support session with their mentor
- An interview preparation support session with their mentor
- A post-interview outcome reflection session
To be eligible to apply to join the scheme applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Identify as black or black mixed
- Hold or expect to obtain at least a 2.1 degree in a relevant subject by October 2023
- Hold UK fee status for 2023 entry (email us if you need support on this)
Priority will also be given to any applicants who meet the above criteria and identify as any of the following:
- Have ever been in local authority care
- Have ever been in receipt of free school meals
- First in family to attend higher education
- Completed/completing their undergraduate studies at a non-Russell Group university
If you would like to apply for this scheme please complete this form.
If you have any questions about this or would like further information please contact: Sandra Rose or Alice Haslam