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Ready to take the next steps in your PhD journey?
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Not sure where to start in your PhD journey? Find out more about the application process, projects and supervisors.
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Ours is a diverse community, with talented researchers from different countries, cultures, backgrounds and beliefs, where everyone is welcome. That's why we've got flexible pathways to support you, whatever your background or career stage. Hear from current postgraduate researchers and discover more about PhD life at Manchester.
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We're looking for postgraduate researchers that not only meet our entry requirements but also possess key attributes and characteristics which we think make an excellent Manchester researcher.
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Use our application checklist to check you have everything you need to start your application to become a postgraduate researcher at Manchester.
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