There are probably more funding opportunities for your PhD than you think. It is worth making sure you have investigated them all. Funding bodies support PhD students in different ways. Some pay course fees only, some include a stipend (maintenance costs) or travel expenses, and others offer a one-off award to ease the financial burden…>
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Liminal Spaces: Finding research funding when working overseas
Let’s say you want to publish a monograph, attend a conference, and fund a research project and other activities to build an international academic profile as a scholar working overseas. These are all astute and indeed necessary endeavours if trying to advance in the academic ranks; nonetheless, they require a pretty penny. This article will…>
PhD Opportunities And Funding In Sweden
If watching Wallander and The Bridge has opened your eyes to both the beauty of this Northern European nation and its socio-political system, if you study a subject with a strong Swedish angle, or if you are simply branching out in your search for a fully-funded PhD Opportunities, Sweden is worth a second look.
Working in China – Education Sector and Research Funding
China boasts the biggest education scene in the world. Yet it’s education system has set modernization and international understanding as the targets for its reform strategy. The goal is to continually increase the number of students and improve standards of education. The government is running various projects in order to strengthen their universities and colleges,…>
Preparing for PhD applications during your Master’s
From Master’s to PhD You have come a long way in your academic journey. Your Master’s is nearly complete, and you have started considering a PhD. While you are confident that pursuing a doctorate is the right next step, you are unsure about how to plan your applications. Over the course of your Master’s, you…>
How to encourage professional networking as a PhD supervisor
Being a PhD supervisor is just one of (many!) responsibilities we have as part of our academic commitments. Supervising doctoral students goes beyond providing intellectual support and critical feedback about their research – it is also about helping them to develop the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in the post-doctoral academic world and beyond….>
Your PhD Application email
Congratulations on deciding to apply for a PhD! If you are applying to an institution where direct contact with a potential supervisor is expected, or for a funded PhD requiring supervisor outreach, you are in the right place. This article draws on my experience to help you make that crucial first contact effectively and authentically….>
The future of women in engineering
On June 23rd 2025, we will celebrate International Women in Engineering Day… …a day to celebrate the achievements of women in engineering and encourage more young women to study engineering, as less than 1 in 5 engineers in the UK are women today. This year, INWED has “Together We Engineer” as the main theme, and…>
Keeping your team motivated in challenging times
In the current climate of Higher Education, many professionals, such as academics, researchers, and support staff, are navigating significant change. Whether it’s restructuring, funding pressures, or shifting institutional priorities, uncertainty can understandably affect morale and motivation across teams. Keeping your team motivated requires expert leadership. But even in the most challenging times, it’s possible to…>
