Postgraduate research

What to do during your research

Registration and induction

Find out what you need to do to get started on your research.
Supervision meetings

Find out how to keep your research on track and how often you should meet with your supervisor.
Understand the thesis and viva

Find out how to prepare for your research assessment.
Research practice

Access resources to help you succeed in your postgraduate studies.
Graduating from your research degree

Learn about the conditions you need to meet in order to graduate.

Managing your time

Learn more about how much time you will need to spend on your research.
Policies and processes

Understand the administrative guidelines, procedures and codes of practice during your time at Leeds
Postgraduate research expenses

Learn how to manage travel expenses or if you need to purchase goods or services to support your research.
Disruptions to your research

Find out what to do if an unexpected event causes disruption to your research.
Evidencing your absences

Learn about the documents you can provide as evidence for your absence.
How your attendance and progress is managed

Find out more about how your attendance and your progress with your studies will be monitored to help you finish your research on time.
Postgraduate wellbeing programme

Access in-person workshops and online webinars about managing your wellbeing as a postgraduate researcher.
Fees and funding for postgraduate researchers

Understand the fees you're expected to pay throughout your studies.