Join our thriving community of over 4,500 research students who are studying for a PhD or other research degree at King’s.

We’re committed to good equality, diversity and inclusion practice in all our doctoral research activities. It’s key to widening participation and enabling success. We don’t just mean our legal duties but the moral imperative to provide a safe and healthy environment where everyone’s treated with dignity, courtesy and respect.

The King’s Disability Support & Inclusion Team offer information, advice and guidance to prospective and current students. We also have a Disability Adjustment Planner, specifically tailored to PhD students, making sure the right conversations take place, and you get the support and any adjustments you need.

Meet your fellow research students at one of our termly induction sessions and start to build your community. We run a series of doctoral essentials webinars and socials for new students to help you get settled.  

Navigate your first few months as a research student by signing up to our peer support mentoring scheme. You’ll be paired with a current research student at King’s who can help you settle into life in London.

The King’s Doctoral Students' Association (KDSA) represents all our doctoral students and supports our community through campaigns, regular social events, writing retreats and wellbeing sessions. Giving you the opportunity to meet researchers from across the University.

There are KDSA reps for each faculty and campus as well as reps for inclusion, equality and wellbeing who can help you if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions.

Do you have an idea for an academic, social or wellbeing event for your community? We can help you to make it happen with funding advice and practical support to help you to connect with research students across King’s. If you’re a current student with an idea please let us know on doctoral-college@kcl.ac.uk