A Suite Of Services To Help You Write, Structure & Navigate Your PhD

PhD Support Services. Expertly Delivered By People Who Care.

The PhD People offers a range of services to help you plan, write, and complete your PhD with confidence — from live writing sessions and mentoring to one-off feedback, proofreading, and online courses.

Below, you’ll find everything we offer — clearly marked by what’s included in our membership and what’s publicly available.

Members Only Services

Included with your membership

When you join The PhD People, you get full access to a structured support system — including daily live writing sessions, monthly retreats, expert-led workshops, office hours, templates, and exclusive member discounts. The services below are strictly members-only. Find out more about membership here.

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Daily Writing Sessions

Build momentum with 2 live Zoom sessions every weekday. Show up, focus, and finally get words on the page — with gentle structure and quiet accountability. Exclusively for members.

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Weekly Office Hours

Get your questions answered by real PhD grads who’ve been there. Whether y.ou’re stuck on structure, focus, or flow — we’re here to help. Twice weekly (group and one-to-one slots available)

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Public Access Services

Available to All PhD Students

Even if you’re not a member, you can book our proofreading, coaching, masterclasses, writing retreats and writing sprints — designed to help you move forward with confidence, no matter where you are in the PhD journey.

Members get free access to all masterclasses and writing retreats, plus 15% off other services.

PhD Masterclasses

Our PhD masterclasses provide in-depth, expert-led sessions on key academic skills, offering practical strategies and insights to help you write, structure and navigate your PhD. Members get free, unlimited access to all masterclasses.

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Writing Retreats & Sprints

Our writing sprints and retreats provide you with focused, structured time to advance you writing, offering expert guidance, peer support, and a productive environment to achieve significant progress. Members get free access to our writing retreats and a 15% discount on writing sprints.

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Proofreading

Our proofreading service ensures your academic writing is polished, precise, and free of errors, helping you confidently present your research with clarity and professionalism, tailored specifically to PhD students’ needs. Members get 15% off proofreading.

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Supervision

Our coaching and supervision service provides personalised guidance for PhD students, offering expert advice, structured support, and tailored strategies to help you navigate your PhD journey with confidence. Members get 15% off all one-to-one supervision packages.

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PhD Knowledge Base

Our free PhD knowledge base offers a wealth of resources, tips, and expert advice to support PhD students at every stage, helping them navigate challenges and succeed in their academic journey.

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Mock-Viva

Our mock viva service prepares you for your thesis defense with a realistic practice session, expert feedback, and tailored guidance to build confidence and refine your approach. Members get 15% off their mock-viva booking.

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