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Information for postgraduate research degree students
Here you'll find everything you need to know in relation to your time as a postgraduate research student.
Operational Handbook
The Operational handbook for Research Degrees provides a useful overview of the regulations, guidance and support available for research degree students and their supervisors. If you are having an issue or need advice on research degree procedures or regulations, please contact researchdegrees@port.ac.uk.
Research Ethics
Our Research Ethics processes exist to provide support as you design and conduct your research. Please ensure that you familiarise yourself with the information on our Ethics Webpage, and use the support provided by our research ethics committees as you design your research. Please note that it is mandatory to attend our Research Ethics & Integrity training course during the first year of your studies. You can book this via our Graduate School Development Programme webpage.
Viva Voce | Annual Review | Major Review | Policies, Regulations, Guidance and Forms
Postgraduate research examinations - viva voce
Information for students, supervisors, examiners and independent chairs.
Regulations and guidance
Policies, regulations and forms that affect postgraduate research students.
Registration | Change of Status | Fees and Bursaries | Research Degree Programmes
Postgraduate research change of status
Guidance and forms for making changes to your registration status.
Postgraduate research fees and bursary information
Course fees, bursaries, bench fees and other funding support.