PhDs and postgraduate research

Take your postgraduate research interests further

Ready to make a contribution to our outstanding research work? Explore our postgraduate research options

Find your Research degree

A postgraduate research degree, or PhD, is perfect if you'd like to play your part in tackling challenges and learn from people at the forefront of their disciplines.

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Discover our research subject areas

Explore our PhD projects

Postgraduate Open Days and events

Come to one of our events to explore your course, find out more about our expert support teams and talk to our current students.

Types of research degrees

A research degree at Portsmouth 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.

How to apply for postgraduate research

Read our guide on how to complete and submit your postgraduate research application. Take the next step in your academic career today.

PhD scholarships

Explore funded PhD projects across a range of subject areas.

Find a PhD Supervisor

If you've already got your own research idea, start looking for a supervisor whose research interests match yours.

Funding your research degree

Find out how you can fund your postgraduate research project, with options including loans, bursaries, and scholarships.

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