The challenge
Help PhD candidates communicate the value of their research, prepare for grant interviews and translate doctoral experience into opportunities in academia and industry.
The programme approach
Practical training combines presentation skills, research pitches, mock interviews, academic CV and corporate résumé writing. Candidates choose the message structure, technical detail and delivery style that suit each audience, explaining their research problem, contribution and intended impact clearly. Simulated funding panels and academic and corporate job interviews provide practice in responding to challenging questions, with feedback on clarity, relevance, delivery and composure. Application exercises translate doctoral experience into evidence of problem-solving, project management, collaboration and independent judgement.
Development focus
Clearer research presentations, stronger application materials and better preparation for grant, academic and corporate interviews. Grant awards and hiring decisions depend on the relevant proposal, application and panel’s assessment.