Benefits for Doctoral Students

If you choose to do your PhD at the universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff or Exeter, you will be part of a globally competitive research network: the GW4 Alliance.

GW4 offers a variety of benefits to postgraduate research students registered at any of its four institutions, including access to a collaborative research network, expert training opportunities and shared resources (e.g. GW4 Treasures and shared equipment).

You can network with senior academics and postgraduate researchers across the South West England and South East Wales region to develop research that competes on the world stage.

TRAVEL BURSARIES

GW4 DOCTORAL STUDENT TRAINING SCHEME

GW4 PARTNER PGR TRAINING COURSES

COMMUNICATION FOR COLLABORATION

Research and Professional Skills Training

TRAVEL BURSARIES

Travel bursaries are now available to GW4 PGRs.

Specifics on eligibility, maximum refundable amounts, etc. are detailed in the application guidelines. Please ensure that you have read these before applying.

To apply for a travel bursary or for more information email talentandskills@gw4.ac.uk.

GW4 DOCTORAL STUDENT TRAINING SCHEME – Now Closed

The purpose of this award is to fund new student-led discipline-specific research training for postgraduate research students studying at GW4 universities.

GW4 PARTNER PGR TRAINING COURSES

Check the GW4 university websites for details.

COMMUNICATION FOR COLLABORATION

This resource includes presentations, advice and activities around research collaboration for postgraduate research students. This expert guide can be found on the GW4 Portal – find out more and sign up.

Research and Professional Skills Training