Support for research students
The Doctoral School will support you throughout your entire research degree, helping you to develop professionally and make the most of your NTU experience.
Supporting your success
We understand that being a researcher comes with its own unique challenges and needs. That is why we have developed a training and development programme especially for doctoral researchers.
The Doctoral School offers a service that supports all doctoral researchers to provide equity in the doctoral experience across all academic schools and programmes. You will also be able to get tailored advice on careers, finance, health and wellbeing throughout your university experience.
Support for researchers
We are committed to building an inclusive environment in which researchers can excel. The Doctoral School is an advocate and a champion for candidates while at NTU, and we work with Nottingham Trent Students' Union (NTSU) and other services to make your research journey the best it can be.
Fulfil your potential through our Vice Chancellor’s Future Research Leaders and Women in Academia programmes, or get specialised advice from our Support for Researchers team.
Doctoral Education, Training and Development Programme (DETD)
Our unique DETD programme will support, educate and guide you through your doctoral journey from start to finish. You’ll be able to attend a range of interactive workshops, seminars and events throughout the year and meet other researchers. This programme supplements the specialised training offered by your School and is delivered in collaboration with teams from across the University.
Library support
As well as providing the resources you need to complete your research, the NTU library offers training sessions and one-to-one appointments for researchers. They can help you with:
- finding and managing information
- deciding where to publish and disseminating research
- research data management
- open access and open research
- copyright advice
Careers advice
Whether you want to work in academia or industry, the university will support you with free, personalised training, expert careers advice and more. As well regular workshops, you can book one-to-one appointments with our specialist Doctoral Careers Consultant and access tailored doctoral employability resources.
The level of support that NTU offers students is top-notch. This happens at all levels of study, from the dedicated student support team to the lecturers.
Yanna Anne Chimwaza, PhD in Business
Health and wellbeing support
Your wellbeing is one of our main priorities at NTU, and we offer a range of programmes and services to support both your physical and mental health.
You can find more information and advice on our Student wellbeing page on how we can support you through your studies.
Student support
All of our students have access to a wealth of award-winning services, including wellbeing, financial, academic, disability, and inclusion support.
Support for international students
We're committed to providing the tailored support you need as international student — from advice on settling into Nottingham life, to practical support with visa issues.
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Postgraduate facilities
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