Welcome to the Doctoral College

The University of Edinburgh Doctoral College is a coordinating structure for all postgraduate researchers (PGRs), supervisors and relevant staff at the university, designed to enhance and support the postgraduate student experience. 

This site brings together information and resources for prospective PGRs, current PGRs and for staff who support PGRs. 

McEwan Hall and Edinburgh Castle

Information on the Doctoral College leadership, operations and wider team. The purpose of the Doctoral College, our vision and strategic objectives and how to contact us

Information on support for doing research, including good practice in research, the library and publishing your research

Information about professional development and careers support for postgraduate researchers

Information on PGR representation, societies and networks and ways to feedback on your student experience. 

Information on funding for prospective and current PGRs and funded doctoral training centres 

Information on wellbeing services, sport and exercise and support for student parents 

Information and guidance for staff who supervise and examine research students