Support & Guidance

Students are guided through the various stages of their PhD programme by their supervisor, who will ensure they are on track to achieve their PhD. Other students, postdocs and scientific officers in the lab will be on hand to help with learning specific techniques or to talk about ideas and results. Students also have access to a comprehensive support network

Thesis Committee

In addition to their supervisor, each student has a Thesis Committee composed of two additional group leaders, including the student's second supervisor. The committee meets with the student regularly to provide guidance on their research, and to discuss the way their project is progressing and thesis writing.

Graduate Student Advisors

Graduate Student Advisors are group leaders who are available to provide friendly and confidential advice throughout a student's time at the LRI. Graduate Student Advisors are based at both Lincoln's Inn Fields and Clare Hall laboratories.

The Academic Director, Sally Leevers and the Research Manager for Graduate Studies, Sabina Ebbols are responsible for the LRI PhD Programme.

Sally, who has previous experience of running a research lab, oversees the recruitment, training and career development of graduate students. She runs various bespoke training sessions to help students develop their writing, presentation and scientific skills, and is always available to provide academic and pastoral support for LRI students.

Sabina administers all aspects of the student programme - from arranging student recruitment and induction, to ensuring that the final paperwork for thesis submission is completed correctly.

The LRI Software Tutor, David Bacon, runs specially designed courses covering the use of software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and design and communication considerations. This training helps to ensure that all students use the software available to them efficiently and effectively.