PhD Research Consultant Accelerator
Unlock new opportunities and build your career capital with the PhD Accelerator,
a high-impact, cross-disciplinary training programme designed specifically for doctoral students
12 week course running:
- September 17th to December 3rd 2026
- January 7th to March 27th 2027
Includes 40+ contact hours, client project and career mentoring
Early bird rate: £1050 + VAT, if you register by July 15th, 2026
Standard rate: £1250 + VAT
This 12-week programme – with 3.5hr weekly commitment - provides the critical research, consulting, and industry-relevant skills you need to become an independent research consultant. Whether your heart is set on research consulting or you’d like to test out this career path, this programme will give you the confidence to translate your research expertise into an industry context, setting you up for diverse roles beyond academia.
The PhD Research Consultant Accelerator is the perfect stepping stone for those looking to apply their academic research skills in the consulting world. We keep cohort sizes small to maximise contact time and provide expert feedback as you bid on real industry client proposals. Whether you're interested in independent consulting or looking to enhance your professional profile, this programme will provide you with the tools and network to succeed.
Register now for our September and January cohorts!
How to Register:
1. Secure funding
We encourage students not to self-fund, rather to seek funding from their training programme or university. We work with doctoral training programmes and universities from across the UK to fund places for PhD students across all disciplines.
If you are interested but have not yet secured funding, register your interest by completing this form: HERE or email us at training@kohlrabi.uk. We have a limited number of £200 needs-based bursaries available, email for more information.
2. Fill out the registration form
Please fill out the form and send directly to training@kohlrabi.uk. We will confirm receipt of your
application and let you know when your place on our September or January cohort is confirmed.
3. Complete payment
Upon successful confirmation of your registration, and depending on departmental or funder needs, we will provide an invoice or payment link directly via email.
Take the first step towards your consulting career today!