Study and academic careers

United States March 23, 2026

Further study & academic careers

Considering applying for a masters, PhD or research post? This section of our website contains guidance on further study, and support for researchers in their career.

Further study

Postgraduate taught courses / masters

Postgraduate research

Funding

Finding funding for postgraduate taught and research courses.

Funding

Applications

Application for further study.

Applications

Academic careers

Application resources for researchers

These resources cover aspects of the application process specific to researchers, such as writing an academic job application or identifying transferable skills.

Support for researchers

The Careers & Employability Service supports research students and contract research staff to take stock of their skills and shape their careers, within and beyond academia.