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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.
What's it really like to combine a postgraduate research project with a demanding professional role? One PhD graduate shares his success story.
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A new doctoral degree could eventually be developed as part of an effort to distinguish and differentiate the UK higher education brand.
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Don't be tempted to overlook references whilst you work on 'more important' parts of a PhD application. Follow these simple tips to identify a referee who can back up (and complement) your proposal and personal statement.
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Melanie Brown recently presented at her first conference. She shares her experience and explains why this is such an important (and exciting) part of the PhD process.
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The research proposal may well be the most important part of your PhD application, but what’s it actually like to write one? Kirsty explains how she went about things and what she learned.
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Dr Michelle Linterman is currently Group Leader in Immunology at The Babraham Institute. Here she shares some advice for new students.
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Where do you start when choosing a PhD? And where do you go from there? Kirsty describes her own experiences and offers some tips for picking the perfect project.
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Wondering what the initial period of a PhD will involve? In this post, Kirsty gives an insight into her first month as a PhD student, including some tips on how to survive.
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Interested in doing a multi-disciplinary PhD but unsure what this entails? Kirsty shares her experiences and addresses the pros and cons of researching in two different fields - at once!.
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Don't get lost looking for PhD funding. This simple guide will help you prioritise your search.
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