In-person or online research training courses funded by UKRI. Of varying duration, they focus on developing different skillsets directly or indirectly supportive of your research.
Engaging with government
Run by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the Institute for Government, this three-day course on Engaging with Government aims to help post-doctoral arts and humanities researchers better understand the policymaking process.
Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe)
Innovate UK’s ICURe programme is the UK’s leading early-stage research pre-accelerator programme. It gives researchers funding and personalised support to test the commercial potential of an idea.
New Generation Thinkers
AHRC partners with the BBC on this communication and media skills training scheme for early career researchers in the arts and humanities.
Research centre training
Natural Environment Research Council’s (NERC) research centres deliver a programme of training courses within their science remit. These are open to all NERC students as well as early career researchers.
Short courses and summer schools
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) funded PhD students can attend these short summer courses in physics, astronomy and other science subjects within their remit.
Universities and research organisations can apply for funding to host a summer school, if eligible. Additional support is available on funding for summer schools.
TV PhD: a unique opportunity to gain insider knowledge of the TV industry
AHRC funded PhD students can apply for this summer career development programme at the Edinburgh TV Festival. It is designed for students interested in using the medium of television to advance or showcase their research.
Last updated: 24 March 2026