University Guidelines, Regulations and Forms for Research Degrees

For primary supervisors who wish to advertise availability of a funded research scholarship, please click here.

University Guidelines for Research Degree Programmes

The QA245 University Guidelines for Research Degree Programmes have been updated as at May 2025 and apply to all PhD/MD and Research Masters students.

Relevant Official Forms> (click on this link)

For chairs of vivas, please see 'Video: Your role as Chair of the research degree viva'. This video is only accessible to university staff. 

Graduate Studies Policies

 Research Accounting Office Policies

• Policies and procedures Research Accounting Office

Local College Guidelines:

• College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies
• College of Business, Public Policy & Law 
• College of Science  & Engineering
• College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences - link only to QA245 University Guidelines for Research Degree Programmes

Video: Your role as Chair of the research degree viva