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PhD Student and Postdoc Experiences

Read our exclusive interviews with past and current PhD students to find out what it’s like to do a PhD.

Emma Strand

Emma is a third year PhD student at the University of Rhode Island. Her research focuses

Dr John Young

Dr Young gained his PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Cambridge. He is now a

Chris Sampson

Chris is making minor corrections to his PhD thesis post-viva at the University of Nottingham. His

Pei Qin (Sabrina) Ng

Sabrina's in the third year of her PhD at The University of Adelaide. Her esearch combines

Calvin Swords

Calvin is coming to the end of the second year of his PhD at Trinity College

Chris Proctor

Chris is a third (and final) year PhD student at Ulster University. His project aims to

Nick Ballou

Nick is a first year PhD student at Queen Mary University of London. The long-term goal

Sara Abedi

Sara is currently in the 4th year of the Physics Doctoral Program at The Graduate Center

Dr Tahira Anwar

Dr Anwar gained her PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Helsinki in 2019. She is

Dr Omotayo Ilesanmi

Dr Ilesanmi has a PhD in Applied Biochemistry from the Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo

Opportunity Spotlight

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Latest Blog Posts

Find out everything you need to know about PhDs, from writing an academic cover letter to preparing a research proposal, secure funding and finding a supportive PhD supervisor.

Don’t Let Research Overwhelm You: Writing Habits that Work

There’s no doubt about it – writing can be difficult. Whether you’re writing the first sentence of a paper or a grant proposal, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in a sea of words. However, good writing is critical to academic success, so here are six habits for research

You’re Not Alone: Here’s How to Cope With Impostor Syndrome

Impostor Syndrome is a common phenomenon amongst PhD students, leading to self-doubt and fear of being exposed as a "fraud". How can we overcome these feelings?

Applying to a PhD in France: Your Doctorate Guide

PhD Study in Sweden: Guide for Doctoral Students & Programmes

Study in Italy: Visa Guide for Non-EU PhD International Students

About DiscoverPhDs

Our mission is simple – to help you find the right STEM PhD programme, supervisor and university for you. Our database allows you to effortlessly search through the latest PhDs, research projects and studentships in a matter of minutes.

In addition to this, we provide comprehensive guidance via our PhD Advice page. Whether you’re considering a PhD or already undertaking one, you’ll find useful information for each stage of your journey.