Brad-ATTAIN Research Summer School for potential PhD candidates 2024

The Brad-ATTAIN Research Summer Schools aims to expand the awareness of doing a PhD to 3rd year undergraduates, master students and alumni (but not inclusively) from Black, Asian and other minoritised groups. The Research Summer School is aimed at participants from the West Yorkshire region. The summer school is on following dates: Monday 1st July, Tuesday 2nd July, Wednesday 3rd July and Thursday 4th July. Please note , the summer school is 4 days and it is advisable to attend all 4 days to fully immerse yourself in the world of research.

The programme will be designed to increase local interest in postgraduate study, by encouraging networking, developing original research ideas and learning from the experiences of others who are currently engaged in postgraduate research.

Participants will not only engage in a miniature project but will hear from the university's admission team, faculty members, library staff, and a representative of Emerald publishing regarding skills and tools to becoming a successful PhD student. The Research Summer School will include lab tours and other research related facilities.

The Research Summer School will be located on the campus of University of Bradford – Norcroft Centre Auditorium, from 10:00 - 15:30 with lunch provided as well as travel expenses covered with completion of all four days.

Full programme to be provided closer to time. Below you can see our last year programme.

Brad-ATTAIN (Bradford Pathways to Academia for Minoritised Ethnicities) is a £1.3m project based in the University of Bradford which will bring together partners from across the region.

It will support internships for undergraduates to give them an understanding of what postgraduate research involves. Some 24 interns will each undertake a 10-week placement over four years.

There will also be special ‘research summer schools’ to showcase postgraduate research to undergraduates and students from outside the University, with provision for travel costs, refreshments and keynote speakers.

The events will be designed to increase students’ interest in postgraduate study, by encouraging networking, developing original research ideas and conducting fieldwork, together with an annual student ‘boot camp’, where staff and students can share and evaluate experiences.

* Positive Action Statement: Brad-ATTAIN

At the University of Bradford our vision is a world of inclusion and equality of opportunity, where people want to, and can, make a difference. We place equality and diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to social mobility at the centre of our mission and ethos. In working to make a difference we are committed to addressing systemic inequality and disadvantages experienced by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and students.

We recognise the importance and the benefits to research quality that come from diverse perspectives, and from belonging to a diverse research community. Therefore, as part of our Brad-ATTAIN initiative to increase diversity and inclusion among our PGR community, the University of Bradford is offering studentships as well as series of events and other initiatives  for UK candidates who self-identify as being from a Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority background.

Eligibility

Open to candidates who self-identify as being from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, and have UK ‘home’ student status.

Under sections 158-159 of the Equality Act 2010, positive action can be taken where members of protected groups are under-represented. At Bradford our data show that people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic groups who are UK nationals are significantly under-represented at postgraduate researcher level. This this initiative offers targeted support for these students.

These are lawful measures designed to address systemic and structural issues which result in under-representation of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic students in PGR study.

Please note, the following programme is from our last research summer school. The new programme for the Brad-ATTAIN Research Summer School 2024 will be uploaded closer to time.

Host or Publisher Equality & Diversity - University of Bradford