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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.


UKRI PhD Funding – What They Don't Always Tell You

Applying for a UKRI PhD studentship (or thinking about it)? Make sure you don't miss these easily overlooked details.

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The Benefits and Drawbacks of Studying a PhD Abroad

Our FindAPhD student ambassador, Maria, studied in multiple different countries before deciding on the UK for her PhD. Here's what she's learned.

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Video: My Experience Starting a PhD During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Maria is FindAPhD's student ambassador. Let her show you what it's like to study a PhD during a pandemic.

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Best of 2020 – Our Most Popular International Blogs This Year

These were our most-read blogs of 2020, covering exciting new funding and visa opportunities as well as study abroad advice.

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Best of 2020 – Our Most Popular Blogs This Year

At the end of a difficult year, we reflect on some of our most most-read blogs of the past 12 months.

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6 Tips for Acing Your Online Postgraduate Interview

As more interviews are being conducted online, we've curated some new top tips for acing your postgraduate interview!

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7 Tips for Starting a PhD During the Pandemic

Research student Danni shares her tips and advice for anyone beginning a PhD during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Looking After Your Mental Health and Wellbeing is Really Important Right Now – Introducing Student Space

Student Space is a new way for you to find help and support with your Mental Health and Wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic. It's available to postgrads too. Here's why that's important.

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6 Things to Consider Before Working During a PhD

Working during a PhD isn't easy, but it is doable. We've picked out some important things to consider before you take on a new job.

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The UK’s New ‘Student Route’ Visa – What’s Changed?

In October 2020 the UK Government replaced the existing Tier 4 (general) student visa scheme with a new, points-based Student Route

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