New Model PhD
Innovative models of PhDs at the University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham recognises that in order to enable students to fulfil their ambition of being awarded a PhD, models of study need to be as flexible as possible.
It also recognises that for some students there will be significant benefits in working with academic staff at other institutions for extended periods of time as part of their PhD.
In addition to our standard full time and part time PhDs, we therefore also offer three further models of PhD which will enable you to experience these benefits, should you wish to:
Nottingham Intercampus PhD
This model enables research students to spend up to a year at another University of Nottingham campus as part of their PhD e.g. at our campuses in China or Malaysia. For further information please contact Gail Armistead in the International Office, University of Nottingham UK at studyabroad@nottingham.ac.uk.
International PhD
This model enables you to spend time at another academic institution at which you will also have a supervisor and the required resources to undertake your research. You will be registered at both institutions, and will be awarded a PhD from both institutions. It is essential that both supervisors are in agreement that this would be the best way for you to undertake you PhD and that they can provide you with the necessary expertise and support, and so you should speak to both your potential supervisors before submitting applications.
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FAQs for students & staff on the International PhD
Universitas 21 Joint PhD Programme
This joint PhD programme, launched by the Universitas 21 network in May 2009, enables doctoral students to embark on joint degrees which will considerably enhance their research and employment opportunities on an international scale.
Find out more about the U21 Joint PhD Programme
Any other questions?
If you are a member of staff or a student and have any further questions or would like to talk about these schemes please contact either:
Helen Foster (helen.foster@nottingham.ac.uk) in the International Office or
Tessa Payne (tessa.payne@nottingham.ac.uk) in the Graduate School.