Discover Postgraduate Research at Southampton

Meet our researchers.

Just like you, our PhD students lead busy lives and have diverse interests. They’re parents, carers, professionals, and career changers—each fitting their doctoral research around real-world commitments. What unites them is a passion to explore what fascinates them and embrace the life-changing opportunities a PhD can bring.

Bring your perspective. Let’s change the world.

The University of Southampton is a UK research-intensive university and global centre of research excellence. Our fully funded PhD programmes, postgraduate research scholarships, and flexible study options make doctoral study more accessible than you might think. Whether you're returning to education or advancing your academic career, we’ll support you to shape your future through research that matters.

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