# Essential information

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Find all the essential information you will need throughout your time as a PhD or MPhil student in the Doctoral Academy.

[## Handbook

Download a copy of our PGR handbook for all the information you need on being a postgraduate researcher in the Faculty.

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[## Forms

Find all the useful forms you might need to request a change of circumstances during your PhD/MPhil.

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[## Thesis submission

Everything you need to know about the different stages of submitting your thesis.

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[## Research passports

Postgraduate students may require a research passport dependent on the nature of their study.

Read more](https://www.doctoral-academy.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/essential-information/research-passports/)

[## Getting in touch

Find out how to contact us.

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[## Conference support fund

Get help to attend a national or international academic conference to share your research findings.](https://www.doctoral-academy.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/essential-information/conference-fund/)