Meaning of the word "doctoral student" in English

What does "doctoral student" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

doctoral student

US /ˈdɑk.tər.əl ˈstuː.dənt/
UK /ˈdɒk.tər.əl ˈstjuː.dənt/

Noun

a student who is studying for a doctorate (Ph.D.)

Example:
She is a doctoral student researching artificial intelligence.
Many doctoral students struggle with balancing research and teaching responsibilities.