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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.


Finding ‘the One’: My PhD Application Journey

Thinking about a PhD and wondering what it’s actually like to apply for one? Marcus shares his PhD application story.

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The Worst Reasons to Do a PhD!

There are lots of good reasons to take on a PhD. . . but there are also some pretty terrible ones.

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My PhD LIVE Experience

In October 2019, Mandy attended a PhD LIVE event in Oxford. Here, she explains what she found so inspirational about the study fair and how you can make the most of similar events.

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How Rare (or Common) is it to Have a PhD?

Ever wondered how many people have a PhD? Dive into the statistics and insights behind doctoral achievements globally in our article!

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The Dos and Don'ts of Contacting a PhD Supervisor

Some simple tips on emailing a prospective PhD supervisor for the first time.

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Pros and Cons of Postgrad Accommodation Types

It's important to be in a comfortable home when studying a postgraduate degree. We've laid out the benefits and pitfalls of accommodation options open to postgraduate students.

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5 Useful Work Visa Schemes for International PhD Students

We've taken a look at several countries that have generous work visa systems in place for international PhD students, explaining what kind of opportunities are available post-graduation.

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Nobel Prize Winners 2019

With the announcement of 2019's Nobel Prizes, we look at the Laureates and their postgraduate degrees

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