Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

doctoral research

noun

/ˈdɒktərəl rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/

Definition

A systematic investigation undertaken as part of the requirements for a doctoral degree, aimed at generating new knowledge or understanding in a particular field.

Examples

She dedicated several years to her doctoral research on climate change and its impact on coastal cities.
His doctoral research resulted in a groundbreaking thesis that changed the discourse on renewable energy.