Award of 4-Year PhD in Soft Robotics to Swansea University
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of 4-Year PhD in Soft Robotics to Swansea University
Awarded 30 Sep 2023
Awarded30 Sep 2023
Value£60,112.00
SupplierSwansea University
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 11mo4y term, 77% elapsed
Awarded 30 Sept 2023Expires 29 Sept 2027
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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory awarded a contract to Swansea University for a 4-year PhD project titled 'SOFT ROBOTICS'.
The contract, valued at £60,112, was published for transparency purposes.
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