Rothamsted Research provides PhD students with a structured training programme, which will enhance their career prospects, make them more competitive in the workplace and give them a clear understanding of the role of a Research Scientist. In addition, we have a monitoring scheme that ensures each student is making satisfactory progress, is receiving adequate supervision and is completing all mandatory parts of the training programme.

The aims of the programme, and the monitoring scheme that it includes, are that:

• the student becomes knowledgeable in a chosen scientific field to a standard expected of a scientist of potential international standing
• generates novel research findings suitable for publication in internationally refereed journals
• develops expertise in:
• modern technical methods and experimental planning
• numerical and statistical skills
• communication and organisational skills
• information technology
• achieves the self-reliance and adaptability needed to succeed in subsequent employment
• acquires the interpersonal skills that promote effective interaction with peers, established scientists and support staff

Fill out a Course Request form and send to the Human Resources Department.