Details of Grant 

EPSRC Reference:	GR/N26890/01
Title:	(MTP) MATERIALS TRAINING FOR INDUSTRY
Principal Investigator:	Harper, Mr J
Other Investigators:	Binner, Professor J
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:	Brunel University London University of Leicester
Department:	Materials
Organisation:	Loughborough University
Scheme:	MTP
Starts:	01 April 2001	Ends:	31 December 2003	Value (£):	391,833
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Materials Characterisation Materials Processing Materials Synthesis & Growth
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Manufacturing Food and Drink Transport Systems and Vehicles
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The MTP will:- Provide training in materials processing, selection and characterisation geared to specific industry sectors- Provide complementary training in business-related topics- Provide a range of training opportunities and qualification from CPD courses through to full Masters qualification- Closely involve industry in the design and delivery of the modules within the package- Deliver 143 FTE Masters level graduates over the initial five years- The package builds upon and extends the range of successful postgraduate opportunities offered by IPTME including 2 IGDS programmes, and the established award-winning MSc in Polymer Technology. The MTP improves access and increases flexibility to meet the needs of a changing industrial training market.
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