UMIP Fellows Programme Information Day 2016
Date and time
Location
Core Technology Facility
46 Grafton Street Manchester M13 9NT United KingdomDescription
UMIP Fellows Programme Information Day
Thursday 28th July; 15.00-16.30
Joule Suite, CTF Building, Grafton Street, M13 9NT
Are you a PhD student who is about to start your second year at The University of Manchester?
Do you have:
• An interest in technology transfer and intellectual property commercialisation, and/or prior experience in business or commercial environments?
• Availability and the commitment for up to 4 hours per week to undertake paid project work?
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to adhere to deadlines?
• Enthusiasm to gain valuable business-related experience to enhance your CV?
UMIP are recruiting a number of high calibre PhD students to become UMIP Fellows to work in their spare time alongside UMIPs Commercialisation Executives to undertake a range of time critical short project assignments.
Event Agenda
15.00-15.10
Arrival and refreshments
15.10-15.30
Introduction to the UMIP Fellows Programme- Tony Walker Director of Innovation Optimiser
15.30-15.45
Day in the life of a Commercialisation Executive
15.45-15.55
Insights from existing UMIP Fellows
15.55-16.05
Additional Support from Manchester Enterprise Centre (MEC)
16.05-16.20
Application Criteria and Further Information
16.20-16.30
Q&A
16.30
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If you have any queries regarding the event please contact Margaret Lewis
T: 0161 306 3067
