| Subject | English | Russian |
| scient. | begin his studies for a PhD in clinical psychology | начать обучение в аспирантуре по специальности "клиническая психология" (Alex_Odeychuk) |
| ed. | study for a PhD | учиться в аспирантуре (Alex_Odeychuk) |
| ed. | study for one's PhD | учиться в аспирантуре (e.g.: He's studying for his Ph.D. at the University of B.C. ART Vancouver) |