Postgraduate research

Our three year structured Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme is inspired by the need to conduct rigorous, in-depth research and analysis on the impact and outcomes of contemporary and historical crises.

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I wanted to pursue my PhD at a place that is linked to the real world and that invests in in-depth and quality research and there was the HCRI. The HCRI is also particularly unique in its interdisciplinary approach to humanitarianism, peace and conflict, which is an aspect I have come to appreciate even more as I have come in contact with and learnt from its brilliant staff and students.
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View our programmes, and the support available for our postgraduate researchers.

Programmes

Finding a supervisor

Bringing together the study of applied medicine and the humanities our structured PhD programme is driven by a desire to inform and support policy and practice, to optimise joint working between partner organisations, and to foster increased understanding and debate within the field of humanitarianism and global health.

As a PhD student at HCRI, you will be surrounded by globally renowned researchers, expert practitioners and policymakers and we welcome applications from students wishing to study in one of the following areas.

The application process should start with the prospective student scrolling through the list below to identify staff whose research interests are similar to their own. The prospective student should then contact these staff directly with a one page summary of their proposed research project and inquire if they would be interested in supervising the project. If the staff member is interested in supervising the project, the prospective student should work with the staff member to develop a 1500 word research proposal that will be the basis for their application to the programme. 

 To be eligible for internal and external funding, applications for the programme should be submitted online (see how to apply) in the January before the student is due to start their programme of study in September. More information on funding and the process applying for funding can be found here. 

Postgraduate research seminars

PhD students based in HCRI meet regularly in an informal environment to discuss ongoing work and career development. If you are working on a PhD in a relevant area and would like to connect with this group, please email nathaniel.ogrady@manchester.ac.uk

PhD study at the HCRI

Dr Eleanor Davey and research student Margot Tudor from the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute talk about PhD supervision and give you their top tips.

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Funding opportunities

Find out about the bursaries, scholarships and studentships available to support postgraduate research.

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Information about applying for a postgraduate research degree in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures.

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Our research

Combining expert insights of leading researchers in both applied medicine and humanities, in partnership with NGOs.

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Graduate School

An online and physical community for postgraduate students to meet, access resources and organise events.
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Facilities

Discover our cultural assets and wide range of expertise and partnerships.