We understand that many prospective applicants have questions about our programme - below are some of our most frequently asked questions - some have video responses and some have text responses.
If you have a question that does not feature below, please get in touch at idcore.admin@ed.ac.uk
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What is an EngD and how is the IDCORE EngD diferent from a traditional PhD?
My academic background is STEM but not engineering - will I be able to handle the taught element of IDCORE?
I’m the first in my family to apply for a research degree - what should I expect?
I come from a low-income background - will there be enough financial support?
I’ve been working for a few years since my degree - I’m worried I’ll find it hard to return to studying?
How will I manage with a cut in income after being on a salary?
What is it like being an international student on IDCORE?
What support is available for students with families or caregiving responsibilities?
What support is there for neurodiversity in IDCORE?
What should I include in my application?
What is the IDCORE cohort experience like?
How are projects allocated?
It feels odd not knowing what my research project will be, or even where I will be living, until later – how does it all work?
Is it hard to find accommodation in Edinburgh, especially potentially only for 9 months of the taught phase?
