• Research opportunites at the IoP
• What is a PhD?
• Frequently asked questions about doing a PhD / research degree
• Why do a PhD at the IoP?

Practical tips on getting started

Your first step towards applying for a PhD involves identifying someone to supervise your study.

• Choosing your research
• How to apply?
• Coming from outside the European Union?
     - Practical tips
     - Academic issues
• Need help with funding?

For further information on this you should refer to the list of supervisors and their research interests. Alternatively, you can obtain general guidance from the relevant department (browse the list of departments) as well as information on potential supervisors whose research interests most closely match those of your own.

(see full list of departments at the Institute)

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