Postgraduate Research at Bradford - apply now

Studying a research degree at the University of Bradford makes you part of our mission to create knowledge through research.

Our reputation for research

73% of our research was rated internationally excellent or world leading in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).

Distance Learning PhDs

Distance learning is available to all research students, with intakes every year in October. 

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PGR Connect - our peer support initiative

Our peer-to-peer support network and community aims to foster wellbeing and a sense of belonging in our research students.

PGR Lounge - our research community hub

A dedicated space exclusively for our postgraduate research students to use. This space includes areas for private study, group work and socialising.

Postgraduate Research Framework - support for research students

Extensive resources for our doctoral research students, designed to enhance your research experience and future employability.

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Funding and scholarships

We’ve been transforming our students’ lives for nearly 50 years. We’ll make sure you graduate with the academic knowledge, life skills and experience to help open doors to a brighter future and offer a number of funding opportunities including scholarships to UK, EU and international students.

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Hear what one of our students has to say

“The most important factor that attracted me to Bradford was having the right supervisor. I was fortunate to meet someone in my field who was willing to supervise me, and my experience of working with her and other Faculty members has been excellent”. Olushola Adeborode Kolawole, PhD Operations and Information Management