IDPM Postgraduate Research
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IDPM is one of the UK's leading centres for research on international development issues.
Candidates pursuing research degrees in development policy and management at the University of Manchester are therefore part of a large and expanding research community that has access to a wide range of specialists, superb library and computer facilities, and a thriving series of seminars presented by staff, research students and visiting lecturers of international repute.
As part of its doctoral programme, IDPM organises research training in conjunction with the School of Environment and Development. IDPM provides research students with access to an active research environment and to supervision based on knowledge and practical experience of development policy and management.
IDPM is situated in the Arthur Lewis Building is fully equipped with computing facilities. A wide range of Windows-based software is available from word processing, databases and spreadsheets to personnel management, project management and statistical analysis packages.
The Institute's supervisory capacity centres on a number of primary research areas, including:
- poverty, inequality and well-being;
- governance, institutions and human security;
- environment and development;
- social theory and social development;
- enterprise, technology and finance;
- development informatics;
- organisational change for development;
- global urban development
Follow this link for more information on research opportunities at IDPM.
Being a Doctoral Student
Supervisors and Supervision
Every doctoral student has two members of staff allocated to supervise the research and preparation of their thesis. The role of supervisors is critical to the success and learning process for the student. It is important for the student to take on the initiative in organising to meet supervisors regularly and in working out a strategy to get the most out of meetings as possible. As part of the new School of Environment and Development (SED) we encourage cross-supervisions with staff outside IDPM where this is in a student's best interests. Follow this link for more information on research degrees in SED.