Postgraduate researcher training and development

Our postgraduate researcher training aims to equip you with the skills, competencies and subject-specific training necessary to complete your research degree.

We ensure you thrive and develop as an independent researcher and achieve your personal and professional development goals.

Find out more about our researcher training programmes below. For details on other training opportunities, please visit the training catalogue.

Centre for Academic and Researcher Development PGR training overview

Doctoral Academy Training Programme

Teaching opportunities

Find out about teaching opportunities and training for postgraduate research students.

Academic writing programme

Find out more about the academic writing programme and support available.

My Research Essentials

Find out more about the My Research Essentials Programme provided by the University of Manchester Library.

Careers support

Find out more about careers support available to doctoral researchers.

Leadership in Education Awards Programme

Find out more about the opportunity to receive a formal, national qualification for your teaching.

Pure support

Find out more about the University's research database and the support available to help you get the most out of it.

Mentoring

Find out more about the mentoring support available for postgraduate research students