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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.
Here's the latest on the Canada study permit caps for 2026. Find out more about what you can expect if you're studying abroad in Canada soon.
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Working with people for your PhD research? Holly talks you through the ethics application process which you'll need to complete before you can start.
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Wondering what life looks like on a PhD programme? Charlotte breaks down a recent week in her life to help give you an insight.
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Are you curious about studying a three-year or a four-year PhD project but not sure what to expect. PhD student, Holly shares her experience and other students and what they think of both types of PhD courses.
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Holly's penned down some thoughts (and her battle plan to deal with them!) as she heads into her final PhD year.
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Holly’s tips for staying productive and continuing to make progress during the quieter summer months.
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PhD student Ademola's blog offers an honest glimpse into what the journey is really like.
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Hear from first-year PhD student Charlotte on how to strike that delicate balance between your PhD and your life outside research.
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Follow Holly through an average week as a third-year PhD student and get a behind-the-scenes look at the ever-evolving PhD life.
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Nearing the end of your PhD and starting to feel the pressure? Holly's got some advice on how to set realistic final year goals and transition smoothly from lab to laptop.
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