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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.
Our review of 'How to Get a PhD' by Estelle M. Phillips and Derek S. Pugh (Open University Press, 2010)
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Our review of 'Dr, Dr, I Feel Like Doing a PhD' by Lucy Russell (Continuum International Publishing Group, 2008)
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A few years ago, Margarida started looking for a PhD. 5 projects and 12 applications later, she found 'the one'. Here are her tips for other students searching for the perfect project.
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Our review of 'How to Do Your PhD in a Nutshell' by Loizos Heracleous and Najat El Mekkaoui (Kindle Direct Publishing, 2018)
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Our review of '101 Top Tips for PhD Students' by Prof Iain H Woodhouse (Speckled Press, 2015)
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Managing your spending as a postgraduate student can be a challenge but not an impossible one. Find out how to be a budgeting hero with our advice!
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Considering a part-time PhD and / or planning to work alongside your doctorate? You're going to need some impressive time-management skills. This blog explains how to develop them.
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If you’re looking for top tips on how to submit the best entry, then you’re in the right place. Read on for some insider info from our judges.
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Fancy winning £5,000 towards your PhD? Emma Burnett from Coventry University did just that last year, winning our top prize. In this video she gives her top tips and advice for anyone interested in entering this year, so listen carefully!
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Join us on a journey through the Twitterverse to discover the most exciting and useful places for a PhD student to go.
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