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Postgraduate research

Be part of a life-changing community at ARU, where research is making a difference to real people, locally and globally. You'll benefit from dedicated workspaces, high-quality facilities and support from our experienced supervisors.

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Impact and case studies

Meet some of the people involved in research at ARU, find out what inspires them, and read about the impact of their work.

Our research impact and case studies

What's on offer

Here at ARU, you can study for a PhD, MPhil, MD (Res) or Professional Doctorate.

Find out more about our different types of research degrees

Fees and funding

Explore funding options for researchers, including the Doctoral Loan and ARU scholarships.

Find out about fees and funding for postgraduate researchers

How to apply

Find out when and how to apply for a research degree at ARU – and who to contact if you have any questions.

Find out how to apply for a postgraduate research degree
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Why do a research degree at ARU?

Prof John Gardner, Dean of the ARU Doctoral School, introduces the degrees and support we offer for research students.

More reasons to do a research degree at ARU
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Find a programme or supervisor

Take a look at our postgraduate research programmes, and find and contact a potential supervisor.

Explore our research programmes Find an academic expert View and apply for our AHRC CDP PhD studentship
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Alumni journeys

Read about the experiences of research students at ARU, and the careers they’ve followed after completing a PhD.

Read some of our research graduates' stories
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Research institutes and groups

Read about our research institutes, along with cross-faculty centres and groups that bring together researchers with similar interests.

Discover our research institutes, centres and groups