Find out about our research, guided by local communities.
What is Collaboratory?
Collaboratory is a joint, £5.1m project between Nottingham Trent University, the University of Nottingham and De Montfort University. Collaboratory offers support through both PhD studentships and other research opportunities, such as the current Citizen Scientist Research Placements, which you can find more information about below.
Over the course of eight years, we will train 50 PhD candidates through a programme of locally relevant, challenge-based research.
Our PhDs are open to candidates from non-traditional backgrounds who are passionate about making a difference. Watch the video and visit the website to discover how we are embedding the voice of the local community into doctoral research.
Fully funded PhD studentships
Collaboratory are currently offering eight fully funded PhD studentships for UK students. These projects have been designed to support organisations and communities in Leicestershire and the deadline for applications is Sunday 29 June 2025. Find out more about the projects below:
Energy for All: Broadening the benefits of community energy projects for local communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Rethinking models and policies for first and last mile travel – connecting rural areas beyond city boundaries in Leicestershire
Invisible poverty and the politics of survival: Examining the role of social enterprises and community-centred organisations in addressing poverty in Leicestershire and Rutland communities
Co-creating transformative and innovative strategies to improve social support, educational outcomes, and future opportunities for children and young people in Leicestershire
Understanding the factors that influence children’s financial literacy skills in Coalville
Inclusive Heritage in Superdiverse Places: Redesigning inclusion in heritage content, practice, and policy in Leicestershire
How can childhood health inequalities be reduced by improving indoor home environments in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland?
Understanding nurse’s perspectives in suicide safety planning and risk management for children and adolescents in Leicester
Contact us
If you have any questions please get in touch at collaboratory@universitiesfornottingham.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 115 84 86877
