The Lonely Postgrad Club is not just a social club. It’s a survival system. For every postgrad who’s ever felt like they didn’t belong, didn’t know where to start, or didn’t know where to turn next: this is your space.

Why Join?

When you become a member, you’ll get access to:

  • 🔐 Private group chats providing you peer support for your research stage and interests in and out of academia.

  • 📚 Seasonal freebies and a monthly newsletter - including tips on funding applications, conference presentations and publications

  • 💬 Weekly virtual meet-ups – co-working, drop-ins, themed discussions

  • ✨ In-person workshops + community events

  • 💸 Exclusive member discounts on all TLPC digital resources

  • 🎓 Free termly mentoring from Postgraduate Peer mentors - great for getting advice with applications or funding

  • 💞 A safe, welcoming space where your research, wellbeing, and voice matter

You’ll also be improving accessibility and support for postgraduates who need it most. 10% of every membership subscription goes towards the Hardship Fund, and members are eligible to apply for Hardship Grants of up to £200 to go towards study resources and travel costs.

And you’ll be able to shape the future of the club — your ideas, needs, and feedback will directly influence what we build together.

postgrads | besties | mentors |

postgrads | besties | mentors |

  • Digital networking and social connection

    By joining our invite-only discord server, you will become part of our global community, with access to a whole host of channels organised by region as well as subject, virtual chat rooms and spaces to request and offer peer advice and feedback.

  • Application and Career advice

    Struggling to know what you need to do to secure an offer to the Postgraduate programme of your choice? Unclear on how to progress from Masters to PhD? Not sure what a future career in academia might look like or how to transfer your skills from Postgraduate study to a permanent job outside of academia? Check out our discord server threads or click below to book 1:1 mentoring sessions.

  • Blog

    Keep abreast of current news to do with Postgraduate studies and tips to help manage your workload and lifestyle as a Postgraduate student. Blogs are posted weekly and we are always looking for guest contributors, so get in touch if this is something you’re interested in!

  • Digital resources and discounts

    Get exclusive early access to digital resources and a 10% discount on the Lonely Postgrad Club shop.

  • Upcoming events

    As our community grows, we are keen to schedule in-person meet-ups and digital events ranging from social events to career development advice. Watch this space for any events that are upcoming! Events will also be posted on the discord server.

  • Hardship Grants

    10% of every membership subscription goes towards the Lonely Postgrad Hardship Fund. Whilst we hope to be able to offer more eventually, currently The Hardship Fund can offer grants of up to £200 to contribute to study resources, or travel where there is evidenced need. Grants are paid twice yearly, in January and September.