RAFT funds students who, in some cases, might not otherwise have a chance to achieve their Masters or PhD. RAFT collaborates with other scientific institutions to ensure that all students are given first-rate training supervision which will hold candidates in good stead for an academic post within a university or in industry, ensuring that no-one is excluded from such opportunities as a result of their background.
“A doctorate degree in the scientific field is the first step towards understanding research. It makes you independent, creative and improves logical thinking towards research. To continue and move up the research ladder, a PhD is a must.
For me, it is the passion for science that made me opt for a PhD, as well as the hunger to learn, achieve something significant and novel which made me pursue this degree. This has helped me professionally and personally in numerous ways such as improving my scientific knowledge, problem solving skills and communication skills, and increasing my confidence.”