Celebrate Doctoral Research!

Join us on 14th May 2026 for the Celebration of Doctoral Research: From Academia to Society! Whether you’re considering a doctorate or curious about what you might do once you finish your PhD, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with experts and fellow researchers, and explore your future.

Register for the Celebration of Doctoral Research: From Academia to Society

Doctoral Researcher Essentials

Rights and Responsibilities
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Rights and Responsibilities

Discover our key resources, including the Code of Practice, Academic Manual, Strategy and Governance, and more.

Regulations
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Regulations

Links to the Academic Manual, essential procedures and policies, and the research degree examiners portal.

Doctoral Journey
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Doctoral Journey

Your complete guide for navigating your research degree, providing valuable insights and essential resources.

Funding and Enhancement

Funding
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Funding

Discover funding opportunities and access a full list of UCL's fiunded programmes and funding FAQs.

Opportunities
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Opportunities

Explore opportunites, exchanges, competitions, and more.

Development
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Development

Explore the Doctoral Skills Development Programme, UCL Careers Service, Innovation and Enterprise, and more.

Support and Community

I Need Help
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I Need Help

Guidance and where to go for support on mental and physical health, finances, bullying, and more.

Feedback and Complaints
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Feedback and Complaints

Discover how to give feedback on your student experience and the steps to handle complaints.

Community and Belonging
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Community and Belonging

UCL is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive research community where every doctoral researcher feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

Key Contacts and Portals

Key Contacts
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Key Contacts

Essential contact details for Faculty and Department support, Central support staff and Doctoral School staff.

PGTA Hub
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PGTA Hub

PGTA Teaching portal with opportunities, policies, resources, and support for their development.

Staff Portal
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Staff Portal

Essential information for Supervisors, Departmental Graduate Tutors and Department Administrators.

Research log

Record your doctoral research progress on UCL's mandatory online system.

Access Research Log

Doctoral School Competitions 2026

Submit your entries to any of the following competitions by 17th April 2026: Research Images As Art; Research Poster; Blog; Podcast and Vlog.

Enter now