Unlock new opportunities and build your career capital with the PhD Research Consultant Accelerator, a high-impact, cross-disciplinary training programme designed specifically for doctoral students. 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.

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What You’ll Gain:

• Agile Research Methodologies: Master flexible, adaptive research methods that can be applied across various industries and real-world challenges.

• Consulting Skills: Build practical consulting abilities that will allow you to engage with clients, analyse problems, and deliver solutions with confidence.

• Strategic Thinking: Enhance your ability to think critically and develop effective strategies that can drive success in consulting engagements.

• Personalised Mentorship: Each participant is paired with a career mentor who will offer one-on-one guidance and support tailored to your individual career goals.

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Real-World Experience:

Gain hands-on experience by participating in a collaborative project where you’ll have the opportunity to bid on real industry client proposals. Receive expert feedback throughout the process, preparing you for future consulting opportunities.

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Network Building:

As part of the programme, you’ll connect with like-minded peers from diverse disciplines and universities, fostering a sense of community and building a professional network that extends across industries.

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The PhD Research Consultant Accelerator is the perfect stepping stone for those looking to apply their academic research skills in the consulting world. 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.

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Take the first step towards your consulting career today. ​​​​​​