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Our research community
When you become a postgraduate researcher, you'll join a diverse and vibrant community of doctoral students from nearly 100 different countries.
Watch: PGR humanities student community
Our PGR student blog
Hear from our students directly
From profiles to application advice, to conference guides and placements experience our PGR student community have prepared a number of blog features to help you get to grips with life during a research degree.
Be part of our Doctoral Academy
Doctoral Academy
Our Humanities Doctoral Academy combines the strengths of our four schools to bring expertise, knowledge, support and high-quality services for postgraduate researchers.
They support admission, registration, student experience, progression, examination, and graduation. They collaborate closely with other University directorates (including the Manchester Doctoral College and more) to provide the best experience and support for your studies and research.
Other useful links
Studentships and funding
Search through our list of awards and studentships to support your postgraduate research study.
Finding a supervisor
Read our guidance from academics, PhD researchers and our Doctoral Academy about making successful connections with potential supervisors.
Sign up for our email alerts
Thinking about starting a PhD or other postgraduate research programme in 2025 or 2026? Join our update list to be the first to hear about:
- new studentships, funded projects and other funding opportunities
- key application and funding deadlines
- live events, virtual sessions, blog features and more.