Doctoral School

The Doctoral School

We are an interdisciplinary and integrated research community with postgraduate researchers and their development at its heart, promoting equality of opportunities and a healthy work- life balance. We are your first step to academic excellence.

Introduction from the Dean of Postgraduate Research

Professor Andrew Hiscock

The main purpose of the Doctoral School is to enhance your experience as a postgraduate research (PGR) candidate at 18��Ƶ, and to ensure that you fulfil your full potential. As part of this mission, we also provide support and training for supervisory staff.

Professor Andrew Hiscock outside Main Arts' Terrace, wearing a yellow jumper

Information for Prospective Research Candidates

Find out more about the routes by which you can access postgraduate research programmes, whatever the discipline you choose.

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Information for Current Postgraduate Researchers

Developing and supporting an interdisciplinary and integrated postgraduate research community, with postgraduate researchers as its nucleus, while promoting equality of opportunities and a healthy work-life balance.

Information for Staff/Supervisors

Essential information and guidance for supervisors on policies, processes and regulations to support your PGR candidates.

Doctoral Training Partnerships

A significant proportion of the UK Research Councils' funding for postgraduate research studentships is now awarded to institutions via Centres for Doctoral Training (also known as DTC or CDT) and Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTP).