Doing a doctorate
Although the practicalities of doing a doctorate differ to some extent by discipline and institution, these pages give general advice on various aspects of doing and doctorate and how to access further support and guidance. Refer to your institution for specific guidance on the requirements for your doctoral programme.
Starting a doctorate
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Supervision and key relationships
Typical milestones of a doctorate
Planning your research project
Managing yourself: settling in
Overcoming challenges common to doctoral researchers
During your doctorate: the middle phase
Maintain motivation and momentum during the middle stage of your doctorate.
Raising your profile as a researcher
Completing your doctorate
Take time to think about your career aspirations and plan throughout your doctoral studies.
Resources and support for disabled researchers
Advice, case studies and resources for disabled researchers and those managing disabled researchers.
Understanding disability in the context of research
Why do a doctorate? Practical considerations around doing a doctorate if you are disabled
Completing your doctorate Advice for disabled researchers on a successful thesis and viva
Disabled researchers offer their thoughts on doing a doctorate
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