Doctoral Development Programme (DDP)

The Doctoral Development Programme (DDP) is a personalised programme of training and development for all our PGR students. Here on the DDP hub you will find the forms, guidance and resources needed for you to successfully complete your DDP.

About the DDP

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What is the DDP?

Find out more about the Doctoral Development Programme.

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FAQs

Find answers to some frequently asked questions about the DDP.

Guidance, forms & compulsory modules

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Guidance, forms & templates

Find out the process for completing your DDP, plus access all the relevant forms and guidance documents.

DDP forms and guidance

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DDP compulsory modules

Find out more about the compulsory modules that all PGR students need to complete

List of DDP compulsory modules

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Research Ethics & Integrity training

Information about Research Ethics & Integrity training provided by your Faculty.

Skills, training & development

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Competency-based training & development

Explore the DDP eight core competencies and see examples of relevant training and development for each.

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DDP training hub

The University offers a range of training and development opportunities for PGRs.

Explore courses and sign up

An Open Book

Central PGR Development Programme 24/25

This guide outlines the central PGR training & development offer and is updated each year.

View the 24/25 programme

Contact us

Contact information for teams that support postgraduate research (PGR) students

PGR support teams