About the DTP

The E4 and E5 Doctoral Training Partnerships bring together a network of partners to provide a world class research and training centre, attracting the most talented students to conduct frontier research in environmental sciences. Under E4, the programme collaborated with 32 local partners. with the launch of E5, our network has expanded to include additional partners, further enhancing our capacity for innovative training and research opportunities.

A warm welcome from the DTP Director Richard Essery.

Alongside their research, our DTP students are expected to attend generic and specialised training as well as prepare to their career.

Edinburgh is consistently named one of the best places to live and work in the UK.

The E4 and E5 DTPs aim to reflect and promote equality, diversity and inclusion through its diverse community, inclusive activities, and ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process.