Resources

This page is currently under development (Spring 2026). Please check back for updates.

PhD Resources:

Applying for a PhD can be a stressful and difficult process but it does not have to be. Since 2019, I have been working to improve access to postgraduate research. This page holds the different resources that I have developed. They are free. I also run drop-in sessions twice a year in August and September to chat to people interested in getting a UK PhD in the Arts and Humanities.

Resource 1: PhD Proposal Template

This is a revised version of an existing resource I began sharing several years ago. It is specifically designed for prospective PhD students hoping to study in the arts and humanities in UK universities. The ideas may translate to other disciplines and locations but please be aware of this context. It is free to download and use. Please share it as widely as you find useful.

Template PhD Proposal (revised 2026)DownloaD

Starter factsheet (readable and downloadable)

This is a stepping stone document to help students without support or mentorship navigate the early stages of applying for a PhD in the arts and humanities in the UK.

Applying for a PhD – Starter Factsheet Download

Five Tips for Applying for a PhD (8 mins on TikTok)

Click here to hear five tips for applying for a PhD in the arts and humanities in UK universities. I cover shopping for supervisors, getting your paperwork right, and making your proposal as readable as you can.

Things you might not know about applying for a PhD (read)

This is a blog post I first wrote in 2022. I check it most years and it offers some key information about applying for a PhD in the Arts and Humanities in the UK.