Envirofly

One year enterprise-led funded Masters by Research LU-335

This Masters by Research project in collaboration with Envirofly aims to drive University-Business Collaborations (UBCs) within developing economies to address key environmental challenges #entrepreneurship #business #science

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The population of Sub-Sharan Africa (SSA) is approximately 1.2 billion people, with an annual increase of around 2-4% per year. With an increasing population, some of the key challenges include energy security, waste management, land degradation, deforestation and air pollution (from transportation and increased industrialization). Addressing the impact of these challenges is becoming a priority in various developing economies.

Eco-innovation in the private sector, especially within SMEs who are key economic drivers, has the capacity to deliver the tools needed for Green Growth and sustainable development towards a Net Zero economy. However, many SMEs lack the required knowledge or resources needed to make this happen. At the same time Universities are seen as the central pillar in supporting eco-innovation within geographical regions, through knowledge sharing and capacity building activities. Yet University-Business Collaborations (UBCs) remains under-developed within the African context and there is a need to develop capacity within this area.

This is an exciting research opportunity for applicants with a management or business science undergraduate degree. Wider science/engineering backgrounds would also be considered with appropriate experience. Candidates should have experience in business communication and a passion for sustainable development, especially in the context of developing economies such as Africa.

Deadline for applications: Midnight Sunday 5th June 2022

Start date: July 2022

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Before applying for this opportunity please download and read the Graduate Researcher Application Criteria

Non-UK/home candidates: For information on home/international fee eligibility please see the university fee status webpage. From 1st January 2021, EU students are required to have a visa to enter into the UK as well as other international categories. Please check these details to see if you would need to apply for a visa and indicate this on your criteria document.

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This project will be supervised by:

  • Dr Joanne Larty, Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Strategy
  • Professor Kirk Semple, Professor in Environmental Microbiology
  • Dr Akan Odon, Director of Envirofly

Envirofly is a consultancy which builds capacity and knowledge transfer to support strategic and sustainable solutions. Envirofly has a strong international presence, primarily across African nations, and gladly positions itself as a bridge between growing markets and African institutions.

This project is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund and is subject to funding confirmation.

Benefits to you

This Masters by Research project in collaboration with Envirofly aims to drive University-Business Collaborations (UBCs) within developing economies to address key environmental challenges #entrepreneurship #business #science

Tax-free earning

Get paid £16,000 tax-free

Reduced tuition fees

Have your tuition fees reduced. Your partner company pays £2,200 towards your fees, meaning students eligible for home fees pay only £2,396. International students will need to pay the remaining £21,160.

Increase your employability

Finish in a strong position to enter a competitive job market in the UK and overseas or progress on to further study.

Access to award winning talent and resources

Be part of the multi award-winning Centre for Global Eco-Innovation within a cohort of talented graduates working on exciting business-led R&D.The Centre is based at Lancaster University, so you will gain your Masters from a highly-ranked university, recognised as The Sunday Times University of the Year 2018 and International University of the Year 2020.

How to apply

Deadline: Midnight Sunday 5th June 2022

To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the below documents:

Addtionally, please provide a copy of the following evidentiary documents:

  • CV
  • Degree transcripts
  • English language certificate(s) if English is not your first language

Please email applications@cgeinnovation.org and give the product reference number (see title) along with your application documents. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

Send all completed documents, including a copy of your CV, degree transripts and English language certificate(s) - if English is not your first language - to applications@cgeinnovation.org by Midnight Sunday 5th June 2022 (closing date). Please ensure you give the project reference number (see title) when you send your documents.

For information on home/international fee eligibility please see the university fee status webpage. From 1st January 2021, EU students are required to have a visa to enter into the UK as well as other international categories. Please check these details to see if you would need to apply for a visa and indicate this on your criteria document.

After the closing date the interview panel (consisting of the academic supervisors and business sponsor) will shortlist preferred candidates. These candidates will be invited to interview and where appropriate a candidate will be selected to deliver the project. A separate formal university application process is then completed following recommendation from the interview panel.

Please send any interim queries on the status of your application or the shortlisting/interview process to applications@cgeinnovation.org