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Studentship Agreement Template for England and Wales

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Studentship Agreement

"I need a Studentship Agreement for a PhD student who will be working on an industry-sponsored research project in collaboration with a pharmaceutical company, starting in March 2025, with specific provisions for IP sharing and confidentiality."

Document background
The Studentship Agreement is a fundamental document in UK higher education, specifically designed for use in England and Wales, that formalizes the relationship between research institutions and funded postgraduate students. This agreement is essential when a student receives financial support for their research, whether through the institution, research councils, or industrial sponsors. It covers crucial elements such as stipend payments, research objectives, supervision arrangements, and intellectual property rights. The document ensures compliance with relevant education legislation while providing clear guidelines for both parties throughout the research period.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identifies the institution and student

2. Background: Context of the studentship and research project

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Duration: Term of studentship and key dates

5. Financial Provisions: Stipend details and payment arrangements

6. Student Obligations: Key responsibilities and commitments

7. Institution Obligations: Support and supervision commitments

8. Intellectual Property: Ownership and rights over research outputs

9. Termination: Conditions for ending the agreement

Optional Sections

1. International Student Provisions: Visa requirements and compliance (when student requires visa)

2. Industrial Sponsor Terms: Additional terms for industry-sponsored research

3. Equipment Usage: Terms for specialized equipment access

4. Publication Rights: Special arrangements for publication of research

Suggested Schedules

1. Research Project Description: Detailed outline of research objectives and methodology

2. Payment Schedule: Breakdown of stipend payments

3. University Policies: Relevant institutional policies and procedures

4. Supervision Arrangements: Details of supervisory team and meeting schedule

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ tiktok³ÉÈ˰æ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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Industries

Education Act 1994: Primary legislation governing higher education institutions and student representation

Higher Education and Research Act 2017: Framework for higher education regulation, research funding, and quality assessment

Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing how personal data must be handled and protected

Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and equal treatment in education and research settings

Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures fundamental rights are respected in educational and research contexts

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights in academic and research work

Intellectual Property Act 2014: Updates to IP law affecting research outputs and innovations

Academic Technology Approval Scheme: Regulations for international students studying sensitive subjects

National Minimum Wage Act 1998: May apply to certain paid research positions or studentships

Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs working hours and rest periods if applicable to research work

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Ensures safe working conditions in research environments

UK Quality Code for Higher Education: Standards and guidelines for higher education quality assurance

UKRI Terms and Conditions: Requirements for research funded by UK Research and Innovation

Research Council Terms: Specific conditions applied by individual research councils for funded projects

University Regulations: Institution-specific policies and procedures governing studentships

Visa Requirements: Immigration rules and requirements for international student researchers

Teams

Employer, Employee, Start Date, Job Title, Department, Location, Probationary Period, Notice Period, Salary, Overtime, Vacation Pay, Statutory Holidays, Benefits, Bonus, Expenses, Working Hours, Rest Breaks,  Leaves of Absence, Confidentiality, Intellectual Property, Non-Solicitation, Non-Competition, Code of Conduct, Termination,  Severance Pay, Governing Law, Entire Agreemen

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