A Centre for Research Degree Preparation (CRDP) is one of the approaches used by some UK Research Councils to train prospective doctoral students in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Centres for Research Degree Preparation (RDPs) are formed by a group of research organisations (universities and industry partners) combining research and expertise to support and train prospective PhD students. They are sometimes referred to as Research Degree Preparation (RDPs).