Recruiting PGRs
Whether you’re a new academic or an experienced academic, finding quality postgraduate researchers for your projects can be a challenge.
The information, guidance and support on this page is designed to help you recruit the right researchers for your project.
Advice and tips
- Top tips for recruiting good PGR researchers (Webinar)
Watch a 15 minute webinar with Prof. Scott Heath, Prof. Simon Harper, Prof. Matthias Heil and Joaquin Carrasco Gomez on the most successful ways to find researchers.
- 11 ways to find a good researcher (Doc)
Top tips on how to recruit researchers for your project.
- FSE PGR person specification (Doc)
Guidance on the personal attributes desired in prospective PGRs in FSE.
- Writing your Pure profile - best practice guide (Doc)
A guide to help you create an effective University profile.
Advertising projects
- FindAPhD/jobs.ac.uk project advertisement request form
Complete this form to advertise your project on FindAPhD.com and/or jobs.ac.uk (Note: jobs.ac.uk projects must include fees and stipends).
- Examples of good adverts (Doc)
Find out how to write a successful recruitment advert.
Projects and Funding
- FSE landing page for applicants
Guides prospective applicants through the application journey including projects, funding, supervisors, how to apply and much more.
- FSE projects
Projects advertised on FindAPhD.com are automatically listed here and on relevant department/research area pages.
- FSE funding
Browse funding available for PGRs.
- Funding opportunities
Browse available funding available from funders.
- FSE guidance for effective use Postdoctoral Researcher funding (Doc)
Information on how funding should be used.
Policy and training
- Postgraduate recruitment and admission policy
The University’s policy on recruitment and admission for PGR.
- Unconscious bias training
Blackboard training course and support on avoiding unconscious bias.
- Supporting racial equality
Advice, support and guidance on how to support equality, inclusion and diversity.