Edinburgh Napier University

Study a range of research degrees at Edinburgh Napier University’s Doctoral College, and the top Scottish modern university for both research power and research impact (REF 2021).

Our research students work alongside our world-class academics, carrying out research that will make a real impact on society and the world at large.

Our research students form a friendly and welcoming community, and benefit from the extensive support we provide, including dedicated supervision and excellent facilities, training, and professional development.

We offer a full range of research degrees, including Masters, MRes, PhDs, DBAs, and Professional Doctorates. You can either choose to apply for one of our advertised degrees or submit your own research idea.

Explore our research through our repository, by school, or through one of our many research centres.

Not sure which option would be best for you? Email the Doctoral College Admissions Team: doctoralcollegeadmissions@napier.ac.uk

Our research community

We’re very proud of the close-knit, supportive community that we create around our research degree students. But don’t just take our word for it. Find out what our current and former students and our supervisors have to say. 

Learn more about the support we provide to our research students, through training, mentoring from senior staff, and top-class research facilities. 

Fees and Funding

Once you’ve gathered all the information for your application, then you’re ready to submit your application. 

Review our fees, funding (bursaries and scholarships), and application forms to begin your research journey.

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