NTU Doctoral

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NTU Doctoral

NTU Doctoral is at the heart of research at Nottingham Trent University. It's here to support you through your projects, guide you through innovative research and offer help however you need it - from enrolment, to academic advice, events and more.

Welcome to NTU Doctoral

NTU Doctoral represents your community while undertaking doctoral study. Whether you're working towards a PhD or Professional Doctorate, NTU Doctoral can help you through every aspect of your research programme.

We will support you through admission and enrolment, during your project approval and annual monitoring, right up until the submission of your thesis and your viva voce examination. We’re here to provide professional development, a sense of community, and social and academic events that are open to researchers across all disciplines.

NTU Doctoral is where you'll find the help you’ll need to become a confident, skilled NTU researcher, and it's the first point of contact for doctoral candidates and supervisors for advice, guidance and support in navigating the doctoral journey.

"I want to change the world"

Our Director of Research Culture and Environment, Rebekah Smith McGloin, explains why many people choose to study their research degree at NTU.

"Throughout my PhD at NTU, my work has been recognised and appreciated. I have met amazing people and talented professionals."

Valentina de Riso, PhD in Arts and Humanities

Erin Newman, PhD in History

"My postgraduate research journey has been fast-paced, challenging and well-supported."

Local researcher Erin enjoys tying her historical research back to the places she knows, using the past to help us understand today.

Hear her story.

Meet our postgraduate researchers

Meet our postgraduate researchers. Be inspired by their work and learn more about the projects available to you as a postgraduate researcher.

Support for research students

The Doctoral School will support you through your entire research degree, helping you to develop professionally and make the most of your experience.

PhD and Professional Doctorates

We offer opportunities to study for PhDs and Professional Doctorates. Come and be a part of our world-leading research.

How to apply for a PhD

Everything you need to know about applying to study a PhD at NTU.

Nicholas Ray

• Nicholas Ray: Doctoral Programmes Manager Research Culture & Environment

Sherran Clarence

• Sherran Clarence: Senior Lecturer Research Culture and Environment

Rachel Handforth

• Rachel Handforth: Senior Lecturer Research Culture & Environment

Matthew Young

• Matthew Young: Co(l)laboratory Doctoral Programme Manager Doctoral School and Research Office

Alex Nkrumah

• Alex Nkrumah: Co(l)laboratory Community Engagement and Communications Coordinator Doctoral School and Research Operations

Christopher Barenberg

• Christopher Barenberg: Administration Manager Academic Registry

Lauren J Nixon

• Lauren J Nixon: Research Community and Communications Officer Research Culture & Environment

Find out more

Please have a look at our Doctoral Hub website , and if you need additional information or have questions about doctoral study at NTU, please use the Ask NTU form .

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