PhD students are encouraged to take 40 hours of advanced specialist studies and 20 hours of professional development during the first two years of their PhD. Some universities may require students to do more. Information about course requirements can be obtained from your Graduate School Committee member. All SUPA courses can be found in the SUPA course catalogue.
Catalogue of Courses & Student Handbook Online Timetable
SUPA Travel Expenses Policy
We understand that there are a handful of SUPA courses that take place in-person, and SUPA can pay for travel to this type of course and event. However, we also have a requirement to use our limited funds effectively. The SUPA Travel Policy outlines what we can fund. If you would like SUPA to pay for your travel, you MUST request the funding a minimum of two weeks before the travel takes place. Expenses claimed without authorisation may not be paid.
SUPA Travel Expenses Application
SUPA Course Expenses
This form is for lecturers to apply for reimbursements of course-related expenses when teaching a SUPA course.
We will need up to two weeks to consider each application. Only expenses that have been approved will be reimbursed. In addition, expense claims must follow their local university's expense guidelines. We will take into account any EDI considerations.
Researcher Development
Every UK university has a researcher development team, that provides additional training. Find out about local training:
Aberdeen
Dundee
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Heriot-Watt
St Andrews
Strathclyde
UWS
Vitae is the UK's national organisation for the betterment of researchers. The Researcher Development Framework (RDF) describes the knowledge, behaviours and attributes of successful researchers. Consider looking at the ‘Getting Started’ lens of the RDF, which will help you identify relevant training.