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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.

by Alice Clubbs Coldron

Pros and Cons of Doing a Masters before a PhD

Advice

Thinking of doing a Masters or a PhD? Or both? Deciding what the next step is can be difficult, so here are some things to bear in mind when making your decision.

by Alice Clubbs Coldron

11 Famous People with a PhD

Careers

You might be surprised to find out that these celebrities have a PhD, and might be even more surprised at what their PhD is in!

by Alice Clubbs Coldron

Why I Call my PhD ‘Work’ and Not ‘Uni’

Find out why Alice describes her PhD as a full-time job, and not part-time study.

by Ben Taylor

Indian Government Announces PhD Fellowship Programme for ASEAN Students

International Study Funding

ASEAN students have the opportunity to study a fully-funded PhD at one of the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology.

by Mark Bennett

UK Graduate Route Visa – Now Open – Guide & FAQs for Postgraduate Students

United Kingdom International Study

The new UK Graduate Route is now open, offering a post-study work visa to anyone who has completed a degree at a UK university.

by Mark Bennett

PhD Study, for Free? – 13 Countries That Charge Very Little (or Nothing!) for Doctoral Degrees

International Study

Is it possible to study a PhD for free? We've taken a look at some of the countries with the lowest fees for doctoral students - and explained what 'studying a PhD for free' actually means.

by Ben Taylor

Graduate Entry Tests for PhD Study – What You Need to Know

Applications Advice

If you’re applying for a PhD, you might have come across various graduate entry tests in the admissions requirements. But how do you know what test to take (and whether you need to take one in the first place)?

by Kate Ritchie

Is a PhD for Me? Advice From Award-Winning Students and Supervisors

Advice

Thinking about a PhD, or getting ready to start one? Who better to offer some tips than the winners of our first ever Postgrad Awards.

by Sofia Raftopoulou

7 Reasons NOT to Do a PhD

Careers Advice

As fulfilling and worthwhile as it can be, should you do a PhD? Sofia faces up to some of the reasons *not* to do a doctorate.

by Joanna Shelton

Failing My PhD - Every Step of the Way!

Advice

Not all PhDs go to plan. Joanna shares the story of a difficult first year and offers some advice for others taking on the challenge of postgraduate research.