As a South West Doctoral Training Partnership student, you have a wide variety of opportunities open to you. Whether you are looking for funding, support or a document, the links below will direct you to in-depth guidance. If you still cannot find what you are looking for, or if you have further questions, please do get in touch with the SWDTP Hub.
Emergency help
In a life-threatening emergency, call 999 or go to your nearest hospital. You can also go to A&E for Mental Health help.
Click the button below to find contacts for immediate help and support at or beyond your institution.
Resources
If you have questions, this is the place to start. This page hosts essential documents, including the Student Handbook, ESRC Funding Guide and more.
Allowances and Funding
Explore the additional funding available to SWDTP students for fieldwork, training and other opportunities to develop your research skills.
Placements and Training
SWDTP students have a valuable opportunity to undertake a 3-month placement during their studies. Find out how to go about securing a placement and find the support you need.
Training / Development Needs Analysis
You are expected to engage with training or development needs analysis as part of your studies. SWDTP also has a calendar, directory and tools to help you find activities that suit your objectives. Find out more here.
Collaboration, Impact & Cohort Funds
As well as accessing funding to support your studies, SWDTP students have access to multiple funding pots to facilitate additional impactful activities. From cohort building to collaboration, find out what additional funding is available.
Student Health & Wellbeing
As a researcher, your health and wellbeing is essential to your success. As well as offering training and events which can help you manage your wellbeing, we have compiled these links for provisions and support at each of our partner institutions.
Disabled Students’ Allowance
A page dedicated to information about Disabled Student Allowance and how to access it.
Key Contacts
A list of key contacts including Institutional Coordinators and Student Reps.