PhD Student Guides

PhD students often worry whether their research will be good enough for a PhD. So, what's actually required to earn a doctorate?

It can be difficult to find out if your existing degree is considered suitable for entry onto a PhD programme in a new country.

Finding the perfect research project for a PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) area is a little different to other subjects. Our guide explains more.

Curious about earning the highest academic honor? Explore what a PhD degree is, what is required to get one, and what it is like for a student to study a PhD.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorates were a form of PhD funding available until 2013. This page explains how the scheme worked.

An Erasmus+ PhD placement or traineeship could be perfect if you'd like to spend part of your doctorate abroad. Our guide explains how the system works - and what funding is available.

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) provide funding for unique international PhD research and Doctoral Networks across Europe. Our guide explains how they work.

Who funds PhDs? And how do scholarships and studentships actually work? If you're new to PhD funding, start with this simple guide.

The UK's Science and Technology Facilities Council provides PhD funding for projects focusing on science infrastructure, facilities and capacity building. Our guide explains project types, eligibility and applications.

The UK's Natural Environment Research Council provides PhD funding in Environmental Science, Ecology, Climatology, Agronomy and related fields. Our guide explains project types, eligibility and applications.