FOI2026/00596: AEROSOL Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)
Case reference FOI2026/00596
Received 15 July 2026
Published 26 August 2026
Request
Request received: 15 July 2026
I request the following information relating to the AEROSOL Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT):
1. Any records showing the average amount of UKRI funding, expenditure, or support attributable per Aerosol CDT student.
2. Any records held comparing the average funding or support per student for:
(a) Aerosol CDT students;
(b) students in other Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs);
(c) students in Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs); and
(d) standard UKRI-funded PhD studentships.
3. Any documents, business cases, briefing papers, or evaluations explaining the reasons for providing Aerosol CDT students with additional opportunities, including placements, cohort activities, training, networking opportunities, or other forms of support beyond those typically available to other doctoral students.
4. Any assessments, reviews, or evidence held by UKRI concerning whether the additional support provided through the CDT model results in improved outcomes compared with other forms of doctoral training.
Response
Response sent: 26 August 2026
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