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PhD Funding – A Checklist of Possible Sources

Are you thinking about completing a PhD however you are not sure about funding options? In this article, Henrietta Nagy will share some helpful advice on how to get funding for a PhD in the UK as well as self-funding your studies. Henrietta is a Learning and Development Professional and Coach with over a decade…>

Funding and Financial Stability During Your PhD

So, you’re thinking about applying for a PhD? One of the most important, and sometimes overlooked, considerations is how you’ll fund it. Whether you’re applying for a fully funded PhD or planning to self-fund, understanding your financial options is essential for both your academic success and personal well-being. There are funded PhDs and self-funded PhDs,…>

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.

Polia Todorova

PhD Students: Where are they now? – Polia Todorova  Polia Todorova is a CEO at Print and Pack EU. She has over 16 years of progressive experience, specialising in leading SMEs to success. As a CEO, Polia has tunnel vision when it comes to strong decision-making, focusing on results. She has successfully handled annual budgets…>

Academic CV Guide for a PhD Graduate

What is an Academic CV? How do you write an academic CV that helps you stand out for all the right reasons as a PhD graduate? In this article, Katie Hoare, a careers and employability specialist for postgraduate and early career researchers, shares her top tips. First of all, let’s deal with a common misconception…>

Ask a Director of Research – Byron Creese

Wonder what it takes to rise to the level of a Director of Research? Dr Byron Creese from Brunel University London is here to answer your questions about a career in academia and senior management in Higher Education. From shaping research strategy, implementing projects, supervising and leading teams, the role of a Director of Research…>

Academic CV Guidelines

Guidelines for writing an academic CV How do you write an academic CV that makes you stand out, in the right way? In this article Professor Nicola Whitton discusses how to write an academic CV that gives you the best possible chance of securing an interview. Your academic CV is a summary of your skills…>

Women in Academia: Building Your Lecturing Career

After completing my undergraduate and postgraduate degrees whilst working in retail and the public sector, I secured funded doctoral study at the University of Derby. During my PhD, I gained teaching and marking experience, became an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and worked as an Associate Lecturer across two institutions. I tried to…>

The PhD Application Process

When I first thought about applying for a PhD, it did not arrive as a single clear moment. It was more of a slow pull, a quiet curiosity that kept resurfacing no matter how busy life became. At the time, I had a stable job, a routine, colleagues I cared for, and a sense of…>