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PhD Student Guides

As a prospective PhD student, you’re likely to have a lot of questions about the doctoral journey. Whether you’re keen to make your own research proposal or you’re applying for an advertised PhD project, the process is very different to what you may have experienced during your Bachelors or Masters degree.

Similarly, the funding situation can seem more complicated for doctoral candidates, with competition often tough for the most prestigious studentship schemes.

Over the years, we’ve written hundreds of guides on the topics that matter most to prospective PhD researchers. They cover everything from writing a research proposal and finding a supervisor to completing your thesis and acing your viva exam.


Spanish Language Tests for PhD Applications

Read about the language requirements and recognised tests for PhD study at Spanish-speaking universities.

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Portuguese Language Tests for PhD Applications

Read about the language requirements and recognised tests for PhD study at Portuguese-speaking universities in Portugal and Brazil.

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Chinese (Mandarin) Language Tests for PhD Applications

Read about the language requirements and recognised tests for PhD study at Mandarin-speaking universities.

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Japanese Language Tests for PhD Applications

Read about the language requirements and recognised tests for PhD study at Japanese-speaking universities.

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Italian Language Tests for PhD Study

Read about the language requirements and recognised tests for PhD study at Italian-speaking universities.

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German Language Tests for PhD Applications

Read about the language requirements and recognised tests for PhD study at French-speaking universities in Germany and elsewhere.

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French Language Tests for PhD Applications

Read about the language requirements and recognised tests for PhD study at French-speaking universities in France, Canada and elsewhere.

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Dutch Language Tests for PhD Applications

Read about the language requirements and recognised tests for PhD study at Dutch-speaking universities in the Netherlands and elsewhere..

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PhD Research in Chemistry

Chemistry is one of the most diverse and interdisciplinary research areas in science, with a wide variety of PhD opportunities available. We've explained how applications and funding work, together with what you can expect from the day-to-day of a doctorate in Chemical Sciences,

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PhD Research in Nursing

Nursing PhDs take a range of forms, with the opportunity for practice-based work as well as data-driven investigations into the efficacy of different techniques and approaches.

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