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Doctoral opportunities
We offer PhD and professional doctorate opportunities in a wide range of areas, with expert supervision and flexible modes of study to suit your needs. *98% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions).
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Funding
There is a variety of funding available for our doctoral students, including studentships, doctoral loans and bursaries.
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How we support you
We work in partnership with the University's Schools and Departments to provide you with the support that you need to fulfil your potential as a researcher.
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Training and development
The Doctoral and Researcher College provides a range of opportunities for you to develop yourself both personally and professionally.
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Student policies and procedures
There are a number of policies and procedures that apply to doctoral students at the University of Reading, covering areas such as thesis submission, research data policies and immigration.
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Information for staff
Guidance and policies for academics who supervise doctoral students at the University of Reading.
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Meet the team
As a doctoral student at Reading, you'll be supported by a strong team of experienced staff who are available to help if you have any queries.
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Events
We host events for our doctoral community throughout the year, including the Doctoral Research Conference and the Fairbrother Lecture.
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Read our latest Doctoral Highlights publication
Read about some of the outstanding research that our PhD students carried out in 2023. (PDF, 5.4 MB)