New PGRs
Discover important information about your induction and starting at Sussex, as well as other useful resources to help you navigate the early days of your research degree.
These webpages have been developed by the Sussex Researcher School (SRS) for new postgraduate researchers (PGRs) and aim to provide all the information needed to get started. This includes information on the latest Induction sessions, advice on starting at Sussex and getting started on your research degree, as well as links to various other useful resources from across the Sussex Researcher School website and the Student Hub.
PGR Handbook
The central University PGR Handbook – that sits alongside the handbook for your specific research degree, which will be provided by your Faculty/School – summarises and sign-posts you to information to support you at every stage of your research journey.
As you start your research degree, you may want to find out more about your supervision, including the roles and responsibilities of both you and your supervisor. You’ll also need to be aware of the information in the Your research degree section, which covers attendance and annual leave, formal progression reviews and changes to your registration status, as well as familiarising yourself with the regulations, policies and procedures for research degrees.
Throughout your research degree there are plenty of opportunities to develop your research skills, including the training and workshops which form the Researcher Development programme and additional training resources from the Library and external sources. You may also wish to investigate our scholarships and funding opportunities, or discover further information on your funding details if you are already on a funded scholarship.
Whilst at Sussex you can choose to network and connect with other researchers by building your online researcher profile. You can also find out more about the support available to you across the University and contact information for your School.