What is a PhD?
The following slides were created by YCEDE and used during a webinar for UGs and PGTs interested in applying for a PhD. The webinar explained what a PhD is, the role of a supervisor, the workload shifts and key checkpoints during the PhD process, and featured a Q&A with some current PhD students.
Suggested Audience: Students
Suggested Sub-Audience: Prospective Applicants
This resource is intended for use in improving equity and outcomes for ethnically minoritised individuals interested in doctoral study or careers in research. This resource was produced by the staff named above on behalf of the YCEDE project. Please ensure appropriate credits are clearly included if you use this resource.
To cite this resource
Gisborne, G. (2024). Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education [online] available at: https://ycede.ac.uk/toolkit/academic-staff-resources/pre-application/webinar-slide-pack-what-is-a-phd/
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