VITAE - UK national organisation to champion the professional and career development of both doctoral researchers and research staff in higher education institutions and research institutes.  This site includes a report on the career destinations of doctoral students a year after graduation, a collection of career profiles of Doctoral Graduates and a Career Stories portal drawing together a range of extra career stories from recent doctoral graduates.

Jobs.ac.uk - recruitment site for research, science, academic and related professions.

www.findaphd.com/ - Lists PhD studentships and research projects from major institutions in the UK and Europe.

www.findapostdoc.com/ - website for advertising worldwide post-Doctoral positions.

PhDJobs.com - Jobs in academia and industry for postgraduates of all disciplines.

http://www.beyondthephd.co.uk/ - a career resource for Arts and Humanities PhD researchers produced by the Centre for Career Management Skills at the University of Reading.  It includes lots of audio clips giving individuals' stories, highlighting turning-points in their careers.  It also features videos of interviews with Careers Advisers, profiles on different areas of work, articles and links to further Web resources.

Times Higher Educational Supplement - news, jobs and funding opportunities.

The British Federation of Women Graduates - The BFWG promotes graduate women's opportunities in education and public life. Its Scholarship Fund assists women in the final year of studying for a PhD.

Graduate Prospects website - postgraduate study and research information, chat online with with others about postgraduate study, get information by email and apply for courses or research opportunities online.

Leadership Foundation for Higher Education -  supports the professional development of staff working in higher education.

Braintrack University Index - Worldwide information on universities, polytechnics, colleges and other higher educational institutions.

Fulbright Commission - provides advice on undergraduate and postgraduate study and work exchange programmes in the USA. The site includes information about the Fulbright Awards scheme, together with information about other sources of funding for postgraduate study in the USA - from the home page follow the Educational Advisory Service link, then the links to Study in the US and postgraduate information including awards.

Links to the Research Councils

Arts and Humanities Research Council
The AHRB provides funding and support in three programmes: advanced research; postgraduate research and training; and special funding for museums, galleries and collections.

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
The BBSRC is the leading funding agency for academic research and training in the biosciences at universities and institutes throughout the UK.

Economic and Social Research Council
The ESRC is the UK’s leading research funding and training agency addressing economic and social concerns. They aim to provide high quality research on issues of importance to business, the public sector and government. The issues considered include economic competitiveness, the effectiveness of public services and policy, and our quality of life.

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
The EPSRC is the largest of the seven UK Research Councils. It funds research and postgraduate training in universities and other organisations throughout the UK.

Medical Research Council
The MRC is a national organisation funded by the UK taxpayer. They promote research into all areas of medical and related science with the aims of improving the health and quality of life of the UK public and contributing to the wealth of the nation.

NERC
The website of the Natural Environment Research Council.

Science and Technology Facilities Council
From 1 April 2007 the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC) and the Council for the Central Laboratory of the Research Councils (CCLRC) merged to form the Science & Technology Facilities Council.