The CRT program has a strong combination of academic and enterprise exposure which ensures holistic growth as a contrast to some traditional PhD programmes that can end up focusing too much on academia and get disconnected from the real world. This is the reason why I am doing this program and it has been great…

When I first came to know about this program, I was fascinated by this concept of future-proofed PhD. This is an innovative program in Ireland, which is carefully designed by the leaders in the top universities by considering the critical skill-sets required in this data-driven world. The synergy between the student’s cohorts in this programme…

My first semester as a CRT student has been eye-opening, challenging and rewarding. The cohort-based structure of the programme has allowed me to make great friends and learn from students of different backgrounds. I have benefitted greatly from collaborating with my peers who have backgrounds in Electronic and Computer Engineering, Physics and Applied Mathematics. I…

A large difference between the CRT and a traditional PhD is the cohort aspect of the CRT. A traditional PhD usually involves a student working alone with their supervisor, which can be an isolating experience. The CRT involves a community of PhD students – 27 of us this year, and that number will grow with…