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Getting PhD from average institution (gain experience) before applying for a PhD in top institution? [duplicate]
What do you think about an idea of getting a PhD in an "better then average institution" to get tons of experience to get a second PhD (in the same field) from top institution?
I'm now getting a MSc ...
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Is doing two PhDs a good path?
I am studying a combined bachelor of engineering (electrical) and bachelor of mathematics; I just started this year and will graduate in 2018. The reason why I am doing double degrees and not a single ...
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Is there a better way than a second PhD to make my extensive knowledge of history official?
Suppose I already have a PhD in computer science. I want to do a PhD in history, not to pursue a career but to make my extensive background knowledge official.
Is there any better way to make my ...
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After PhD in Aerospace Engineering, could I be admitted into a top university for a second PhD in Computer Science?
I currently work as an Aerospace Engineer for the Department of Defense for nearly 6 years now, and I have a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from a top-10 university in the United States. I am seriously ...
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How does a faculty member get to work at two universities or more?
This question is a follow-up on a comment at a recent question, where Dave Clarke mentioned that an acquaintance of his has "3 professorships and 2 doctorates."
How does a faculty member ...
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Too old to get another math PhD degree?
I got my math PhD degree more than 10 years ago, and my major is algebra. I have published some papers in some journals such as Adv. Math.. I really love math, but I am still thinking I haven't got a ...
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Has a doctoral degree any value outside of its main area?
The phd area is Computer Science and the other area can be anything - if this info makes any difference...
I am asking from the practical point of view, specially something that can be evidenced by ...
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Is pursuing a second PhD in the same or related field a viable means of returning to academia after a decade in industry?
I have a PhD from a reasonably good program in pure math, but I had no support from my department or adviser and so went into industry afterward. I'm unhappy with the situation, and I'd love to return ...
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Is it possible to obtain a second PhD degree in Europe?
As I have heard it is not possible to get a second PhD in Europe if you have obtained first PhD in Europe. Is it true? My 1st PhD is in Theoretical Physics which I won't find a fair job related to ...
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Second PhD or postdoc and its effects on tenure track position
I am going to finish my PhD in the Netherlands within one year. Ideally I would like to get a postdoc here. However, due to competition or other factors I might not find a postdoc position. Then, ...
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Should I do a dual Ph.D.?
So there are already some good questions on the topic of double doctorates:
Is doing two PhD's a good path?
When does one go for a double doctorate?
I'm looking for some advice specific to my ...
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People with multiple PhDs and People teach in different departments
Is it allowed for people to obtain multiple PhDs at different stages of their career? I am thinking of Phys and Bio.
Then regardless of that, is it allowed to teach in different departments at one or ...
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Will CS programs look favorably on an older applicant who already has a PhD?
Let's say a recent math PhD in his early 30s realizes he's unlikely to land another postdoc after his current one ends, and he decides he really liked being a grad student and he really doesn't want ...
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