Information for Current PhD Students

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In these pages you can find essential information you'll need as a PhD student in the Dyson School of Design Engineering. This includes information on your milestones, training opportunities and requirements, alongside guidance on PhD admin and procedures.

If you are unsure on anything, please contact either your supervisor or n.moult@imperial.ac.uk. Furthermore, you can find additional sources of support under PhD Contacts on the left, and the Health and Wellbeing section of the DE website. 

PhD Milestones

Research Plan

The Research Plan should be completed 9-12 weeks after you have started your PhD.

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Early Stage Assessment

The ESA must be completed 12 months (24 for part-time) after the start of your PhD.

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Late Stage Review

The LSR must be completed 18-24 months (36 for part-time) after the start of your PhD.

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Progress Review and Entering Writing Up Stage

Typically at the 36 month mark (72 for part time), students complete a Progress Review with their supervisor and enter the Writing Up period.

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Examination Entry Forms

Four months before you submit your Thesis, you need to submit forms to register for your examination.

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Submitting Your Thesis

At 48 months (72 for part-time), you need to submit your thesis for examination.

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Additional Information

Checking your Personal Details, PhD Milestones and Due Dates

More information on how to update your details and track your milestones using MyImperial

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Additional PhD Resources and Guidance

Click here to find more information on interrupting your study, study leave, extending your thesis deadline, withdrawing from College, changing your supervisor, or what to do if you're late with a milestone

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Additional Information 2

Success Guide

The Success Guide offers you advice and resources to excel during your PhD at Imperial College London.

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Expense Payments, Consumables & Travel Funding

More information on the department's financial support for PhD students, how to claim expenses, and book travel arrangements

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Training and Teaching Opportunities

CfAE

Centre for Academic English

Improve your academic communication skills with courses and resources offered by the Centre for Academic English.
GS

Graduate School

Access a wide variety of Professional Skills Development courses offered by the Graduate School.

GTA

Graduate Teaching Assistants in Design Engineering

As a PhD student, you are able to be employed as a paid GTA on the department's MEng programme.

Additional College Services

Here you will find additional services available at the College to help support you.

House

Accommodation

Click here for help in finding somewhere to live in London, both in College halls or private accommodation

Campus Services

Campus Services

More information on non-academic facilities, such as catering, sports facilities, the Student Hub, Security, and the Early Years Education Centre
Careers

Careers Service

The Careers Service provide information, advice and guidance to current students with a range of online resources, events, appointments and courses
CFAE

Centre for Academic English

The CfAE offers courses and support for all students to develop their academic communication skills
chaplaincy

Chaplaincy Multi-Faith Centre

An inclusive centre of diverse faiths that offers advice, events, meditation, and support

Graduate School

Graduate School

The Graduate School offers highly-rated courses to develop your professional and research skills, alongside a suite of events and support packages
Health Centre

Imperial College Health Centre

You can register as a patient with the College's Health Centre and book free appointments, order free prescriptions, and consult your doctor online
ICU

Imperial College Union

The Imperial College Union and Graduate Students Union exist to build the student community and provide events, representation, and support

Library

Library Services

The Library has a wealth of resources, services, facilities, workshops and support for you to access
Student Counselling and Mental Health Service

Student Counselling and Mental Health Service

The College has extensive support for you should you wish you talk to someone, seek advice, or help cope with anxiety and stress
SSZ

Student Support Zone

The Student Support Zone is a central source of support and advice should you encounter any difficulties during your PhD