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Premia- resources for disabled researchers

Premia - making research education accessible, has developed from a Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) funded project based at Newcastle University from 2003-05. The project's aims were to improve provision for disabled postgraduate research students, to increase the number of disabled research students at UK institutions and to improve the quality of their experience.

All the resources which have emerged from the project are now available on the Vitae website. Those aimed at postgraduate researchers are found in this section.

Practicalities of completing a doctorate

This sections covers topics such as putting a research proposal together, planning your research, starting supervision, the language of research, managing intensive reading, attending conferences, writing your thesis and preparing your viva.

Support for disabled researchers

This section provides information on the various support available to disabled researchers, how to access support and some scenarios of researchers accessing different types of support.

Career management

Some practical tips on looking for jobs after your doctorate, including whether to disclose your disability.

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Premia - making research education accessible grew from a HEFCE-funded project based at Newcastle University from 2003 to 2005, with the aim to improve provision for disabled postgraduate researchers, increase the number of disabled researchers at UK institutions and improve the quality of their experience. Vitae now manages the Premia resources.  About Premia.  Premia conditions of use.

This page originated as part of the Premia Project.