Leeds doctorate

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We want your research experience with us to be successful, enjoyable and developmental. Beyond your individual research project, several elements contribute to this.

Here’s what you can expect as a postgraduate researcher at Leeds:

Your academic experience\ Your professional development\ Your research community\ Your wellbeing\ Your global engagement

Your academic experience

Carrying out independent research with expert support, you’ll:

• work with supervisors who are experts in their field and will challenge, inspire and support you
• have opportunities for cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary research
• have access to outstanding academic research facilities

Read about academic study facilities.

Your professional development

To help prepare you for your future career you’ll have access to:

• training programmes to develop skills relevant to your research and future career
• specialist researcher career advice and support
• networking opportunities, conferences and events to advance your research and future career

Read about your development and careers support.

Your research community

You’ll be part of a diverse, welcoming and supportive research community:

• where you are valued and your voice is heard
• with opportunities to connect academically and socially to share ideas and experiences
• offering opportunities for formal and informal collaboration with other researchers to gain new perspectives

Your wellbeing

You’ll find the support you need to help you flourish, including:

• practical help and advice about starting your postgraduate research
• support and advice from the Doctoral College throughout your research journey
• access to a wide range of University resources, services, help and information

Your global engagement

You’ll be conducting your research in an outward-facing, global institution with:

• chance to engage with international researchers here and abroad
• international conference opportunities
• specialist advice and support for international researchers

Read about our global university.