King’s Disability Support & Inclusion team recognises that undertaking a research degree is very different to undergraduate and Masters level study.

We have identified the following key areas where adjustments may be required to support the success of or doctoral students:

• Personal circumstances

• Home study environments

• Campus study environments

• Equipment, resources, software needs

• External environment needs

• Supervisor communications

• Research/Writing

• Progression (Upgrades/Vivas at upgrade and final/submission )

We have also developed a Postgraduate Research (PGR) Disability Adjustments Planner to help doctoral students and Supervisors to navigate communications and processes to address disability related needs. Find out more about the support available for PGR students.

Register with Disability Support & Inclusion as soon as possible and we will explore your support needs with you and support you to coordinate any reasonable adjustments or additional support you may need to be successful in your research.

Contacting Disability Support and Inclusion

PGRs can contact Disability Support & Inclusion via email and in-person as described here How can I contact the Disability Support & Inclusion team?.

Additional Support available via a Disability Adviser

There is a range of disability support that can be accessed via a Disability Adviser or Mental Health Disability Adviser. This includes:

• Specialist software such as text to audio and dictation software, along with training by an Assistive Technology expert.
• Study skills tutorials provided one to one by a specialist Learning Support Tutor (dyslexia, ADHD, dyspraxia)
• Proofreading (for research students with specific learning difficulties).
• Print allowance (for research students with specific learning difficulties).
• Mentoring support provided one to one by a specialist mentor (mental health).
• Travel support – Taxi allowance for essential travel commitments (those unable to use public transport).

If you are a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) or research council funded student and interested in applying for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA), please contact Disability Support & Inclusion by email. More information can be found on the UKRI Disabled Students' Allowance framework.