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    POSTGRADUATE Virtual OPEN EVENING

    Attend live talks, talk to supervisors and current PhD students, and discover the range of research opportunities at Portsmouth

    Welcome to your Research Degrees Hub

    4.00pm–7.00pm – Research Degrees Booth

    Connect with the Research team live, via Zoom. Drop in to speak to a Supervisor or PhD student, to get all your questions answered. 

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    4.00pm–7.00pm – General Information Hub

    Get your questions answered and chat with a range of expert support teams from our Student Finance Centre, Housing team, Admissions and many more.

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    Live scheduled activities

    We’ve scheduled a series of live webinars and virtual information booths so that you can meet and interact with key staff and students face-to-face, in Zoom.

    Research degrees (PhD, MPhil, ProfDoc, PhD by Publication)

    Browse our research degree subject areas: 

    Further information

    Visit helpful pages packed with useful information about joining us as a postgraduate research student.

    Explore our pre-defined PhD projects

    Browse all the already-approved PhD projects across our subject areas – including self-funded projects – and find out how to apply.

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    Reasons to do a PhD or research degree

    Discover how a research degree could boost your career, and help you create innovation with lasting impact in a field you're passionate about.

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    Find a PhD supervisor

    If you've already got your own research idea, start looking for a supervisor whose research interests match yours at our Find a PhD Supervisor page.

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    Types of research degrees

    A research degree is your chance to put your knowledge to work, and help find solutions to the problems facing society. Find out about our PhD, PhD by Publication, Professional Doctorates, MD, MPhil and MRes degrees.

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    Choose a research degree
    Funding your degree

    There are plenty of ways to fund your postgraduate research degree, including loans and bursaries that are open to both UK and International students. Explore your options, and find out how to apply for funding here.

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    How to apply

    Ready to take your interest further and start your application? Read our helpful advice on how to write a great research proposal and personal statement, and how to apply for any of our research degrees, including a PhD.

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    Why I chose postgrad research at Portsmouth

    Take a closer look at what life is like as a research student at Portsmouth, and discover how studying with us can shape your future.

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