The Doctoral Academy

About the project

The Doctoral Academy is here to support you at every stage of your research degree, from applying through to completion. We will help you to build useful skills, feel part of a doctoral community, and understand how research degrees work. We also support you and your supervisors to keep track of progress.

Our goal is to create a vibrant and inclusive community where research, learning, and curiosity can flourish.

• PhD journey explained: How your research degree is organised and assessed.
• Financial information: Information about costs for your PhD or MPhil.
• Research Degrees Framework: The rules and structure for PhD and MPhil.
• Researcher development: Training and opportunities to help build your skills.
• PGR representatives: Details of the PGRs who represent you at university committees.
• Faculty handbooks: Information on key contacts, processes and resources within your faculty.
• eDoc step-by-step guides: Detailed guidance on key eDoc processes.
• Additional support: Extra help and resources for your studies and wellbeing.
• Postgraduate Research Experience survey: How we use PRES to enhance the LJMU PGR experience.
• The Doctoral Academy Team: Who we are and what we do.
• Postgraduate research explained: Types of research degree, how they work and entry requirements.
• The application process: Step-by-step guidance on how to apply for an MPhil or PhD.
• Fees: Information about costs for your PhD or MPhil.
• Events: Find out more about doctoral study at one of our information sessions.
• The Doctoral Academy Team: Who we are and what we do.
• Admissions guidance: Resources and guidance to support the PGR admissions process.
• Research Degrees Framework: The rules and structure for PhD and MPhil.
• Supervisor support: Training and resources for supervising MPhil and PhD researchers.
• The Doctoral Academy Team: Who we are and what we do.

Research areas