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What it is

FindAPhD is a web database for doctoral study opportunities, including PhD programmes, research projects and other postgraduate research listings. Students can search and compare qualifications, then consult funding and advice sections. Filters cover discipline, location, institution, PhD type, funding and latest listings. A free account lets students save favourite projects, track enquiries and receive personalised subject updates; email subscriptions provide PhD opportunities and studentship information. PhD Supervisor Search helps prospective students discover an academic supervisor by research interest and is included with an Institution Profile at no additional cost. The service is free for students, while universities and educational institutions can buy listings and promotional products. FindAPhD also offers the free PhD CONNECT integration for adding listings to another website. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Sheffield, United Kingdom, it is published by FindAUniversity Ltd. Student use is available through the web.

Spec sheet

Purpose
FindAPhD is a database of PhD programmes, research projects and opportunities.Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Security
The privacy statement says personal information submitted through the websites is protected in transit using SSL technology.Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Support
Advertisers can get help from a dedicated Account Manager by email, phone, at international conferences or through a campus meeting.Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Headquarters
Sheffield, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · findaphd.com
Founded
2005Read 28 Sep 2026 · findaphd.com
Company
FindAPhD is published by FindAUniversity Ltd and is a trading name of that company.Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Account features
An account lets students save favourite projects, track enquiries and receive personalised subject updates.Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Data retention
FindAUniversity retains email enquiry records for 24 months, after which personally identifiable data is removed.Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Email updates
Students can sign up to receive PhD opportunities and studentship information by email.Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Free for students
FindAPhD.com is free for students to use, while the company sells products to universities and educational institutions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Provider integration
PhD CONNECT is a free integration tool that lets customers add their FindAPhD listings to their own website.Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Search filters
The search page offers filters for discipline, location, institution, PhD type, funding and latest listings.Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Student search
Students can search listings and compare qualifications, and consult funding and advice sections.Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Supervisor search
PhD Supervisor Search helps prospective students discover an academic supervisor by research interest and is included with an Institution Profile at no additional cost.Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Who it serves
The site is a resource for students looking for doctoral projects, programmes and other postgraduate research opportunities.Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com

Plans and prices

PhD Projects listing £110 a year £110 per project; listing runs for up to 12 months One research project with a defined title and assigned supervisor · text only Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Homepage Featured Institution £250 a month £250 per month 80-character snapshot and logo to promote PhD listings, studentships or open events Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
PhD Research Programmes £350 a year £350 per programme Annual text only listing for departments or schools in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Maths & Computing subjects Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Homepage Featured Video £400 a month £400 per month Homepage video slot Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Specialist Pages £400, paid once £400 per page For opportunities that do not fit project or programme listings, including 4-year PhDs, clinical PhD programmes, EngD programmes, GTAs, international programmes taught in English, NewRoutePhD programmes and Professional Doctorates Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Billboard £850 a month £850 per month Largest display advertising space, at the top of all pages Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Department Profiles Priced on request Bespoke pricing Promotes a department and adds its logo to project listings in search results Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Institution Profiles Priced on request Bespoke pricing Institution overview of facilities and services for prospective PhD students Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Spotlight Email campaign Priced on request Contact us for a quote Custom-selected prospective postgraduate student audience Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com
Targeted Display Campaigns Priced on request Bespoke pricing CPM campaign · target up to 35 disciplines Read 8 Oct 2026 · findaphd.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free for students
  • Filters by discipline, funding and location
  • Save projects and track enquiries
  • Supervisor search by research interest
  • Web access with email updates

Limits

  • Student service is web-only
  • Paid products target institutions
  • Some advertising prices require a quote

Who it suits

It suits students comparing doctoral projects, programmes, funding and supervisors. Universities and educational institutions can use its paid listings, profiles and promotional placements.

Verdict

FindAPhD combines searchable doctoral listings with funding guidance, saved projects and supervisor discovery. Its free student access is clearly separated from institution-facing paid products.

Where Specifiction places it

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