Postgraduate Research

Support for Postgraduate Research Students

Guiding You Through Your Journey

At the University of Lincoln, we aim to provide you with a friendly and supportive network of staff, students, and specialist services to help you when you need it the most.

Our dedicated Postgraduate Team is on hand to support you throughout your postgraduate journey – from your very first enquiry to study at the University of Lincoln to the moment you celebrate your graduation.

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Resources Spotlight

The Doctoral School

The University of Lincoln's Doctoral School provides a focal point for our vibrant community of postgraduate researchers, offering support and guidance, and a range of opportunities for academic, professional, and personal development.

Our Research Environment

We understand the importance of providing you with a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative research environment for undertaking studies that can make a real difference to communities around the world.

Your Health and Wellbeing

The health and wellbeing of our students is incredibly important to us. As a postgraduate student at Lincoln, you'll have access to a dedicated team of student wellbeing advisors, mental health advisors, and counsellors who can provide you with advice and guidance around disability, mental health, medical conditions, and learning differences. As soon as you've enrolled, you can register with our on campus Health Centre, which offers appointments with both doctors and nurses.

Our Multi-faith Chaplaincy Service is also here for you, no matter what your faith or background. So if you want to talk through any issues you have with work, study, or relationships, you can speak to our chaplains and faith advisors.

Health and Wellbeing at Lincoln

Funding Your Research

Loans and Studentships

Find out more about the options available to support your postgraduate research, from Master's and Doctoral Loans, to research studentship opportunities. You can also find out more about how to pay your fees and access support from our helpful advisors.

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Cost of Living

The current cost of living is affecting everyone. To help ease some of the uncertainty you may be feeling, the University of Lincoln and the Students’ Union have created a dedicated hub which provides a range of helpful information and advice on how to help you manage your finances, and the support available if you’re struggling.

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Support for International Students

If you are joining us from overseas, then you can take advantage of our dedicated International College, which provides advice and guidance on teaching and learning at the University of Lincoln.

As well as offering a range of support sessions and workshops for developing your written and spoken English language skills, the International College can also help you to adapt to the academic culture in the UK and provide opportunities for you to meet and socialise with students from around the world.

Annie Xu

Annie Xu

PhD Art and Design


The PhD research journey has been the most significant period of my life. When asked what my favourite thing about being a student at Lincoln was, I always say the people. I am thankful for and appreciate the guidance from my supervisors and help from staff. If you are thinking of applying, then the University of Lincoln won't let you down!

Contact the Postgraduate Team

University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool Campus
Lincoln
LN6 7TS

pgenquiries@lincoln.ac.uk

+44 (0)1522 886644