Questions tagged [application]
This tag refers to the application process for an academic course or an academic employment.
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UK Academia - when to hear after interview? [duplicate]
Applied for a permanent post. Interview Monday. Panel said they have more interviews Tuesday. Haven't heard anything today, Wednesday. I've read from people that they usually get a phone call after ...
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CS PhD admission with 99 on TOEFL where 100 is recommended
I'm planning to apply for the Fall admission this year in the US universities for a CS PhD offer as an international student. While none of the universities require a minimum TOEFL score, many of ...
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faculty final interview [duplicate]
I had a full day faculty interview, after three weeks i requested a follow up to department chair he replied this" I hope you are having a good week. I'll be in touch within the next week or so ...
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Is it advisable to contact faculty members at U.S. universities prior to submitting a PhD application?
In Iran, my home country, it's common practice for students applying to PhD programs to strongly emphasize the importance of emailing potential PhD supervisors before submitting their applications. ...
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For applying to a STEM research position at a U.S. research university, should a resume include a photo?
I am currently applying to a STEM research position at an American research university (as an undergraduate student at that university), and was wondering what people's opinions on this site were as ...
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Is IELTS General accepted in US universities?
I took the IELTS General test a year ago and scored a band 8 in it. Back then my goal was to immigrate to an English speaking country. Things did not go as planned, and now I have decided to pursue a ...
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Possibly manipulated recommendation letter - inform alleged author?
I am a young faculty member and have recently started hiring for my first PhD vacancy. Among my pool of applicants, there was one candidate whose recommendation letter stood out. Allegedly written by ...
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How useful is Cambridge Part III for PhD applications in Europe?
I am currently doing my masters in theoretical physics in Switzerland, about halfway, with most of the coursework done. I will be done with the degree by summer 2025. So far, my grades are the highest ...
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Is it okay to ask my advisor what he'll say in his letter of recommendation?
I'm applying to postdocs this fall. I'm not asking for a copy of the letter, but I would really like to know, generally, what the letter might look like and how positive it would be. I haven't been ...
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Would I be able to get an undergrad degree in CS and the get a PHD in mathematics? [duplicate]
Would it hurt my chances? Obviously if i was applying from a history undergrad to math PHD it wouldn't help, but I dont know if a CS BS would hurt with my math PHD, because CS is just math right?
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PhD Reapplication
I had applied for a PhD last year but couldn't get in. The professor who I wanted to work under told me that he really liked my project and encouraged me to reapply this year. I do have plans to ...
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Switching Tenure-Track Positions Within Same University
Is it common or possible to apply for internal faculty position at the same university? I am assistant professor at a University's department-A and considering applying to a similar position in a ...
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How can one apply to graduate school if their undergraduate university is uncooperative in providing the required information?
Asking on behalf of a relative:
I graduated in the early 1990s from a relatively well-known university in the Middle East, and since then have been working at various companies in North America. I ...
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All three LOR from math professors while applying for CS program
I am planning to apply to Master in CS programs in various top institutes. All 3 of my potential referees are from pure math background. Two of them work in Number theory and the other works in ...
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How can student grades from different countries (e.g., India and China) be compared when applying for academic positions?
In the global academic landscape, students often apply for positions or programs abroad where the grading systems can differ significantly. For example, India and China have distinct educational and ...
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Photo on a CV for a researcher application in Japan?
Is a photo on a CV for a researcher (postdoc or faculty) application to a university in Japan
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In the optional case, what are the usual consequences of including/...
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Do professors normally explicitly state on their web page that they aren't taking new applicants?
Do they? Otherwise there is a big risk of applying to their departments and programs (implying paying the admission fee) and listing them as potential supervisors but later on getting to know that ...
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Can I be accepted into another university for masters in a different subfield of the same subject?
Im finishing my masters in aerospace engineering on the subfield of propulsion. During my studies I got really hooked on spacecraft design and their applications. Is it possible to get another masters ...
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Improving my GPA after two disastrous years [closed]
I am a computer science student and had disastrous first two years.There are many F's on my transcript and my overall GPA was 2.44/4.00.Then I retook all the courses that I had failed and improved my ...
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Should you list all possible professional goals or be specific?
The PhD program I am applying to is asking about my professional goals and ambitions? I am thinking to answer it with respect to short-term and long-term goals. Short-term goals are easy to write ...
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List of "possible publications" at international conferences
I want to apply for a PhD fellowship program abroad and one of the requirements is that I must provide a list of possible publications and presentations at international seminars/conferences, what ...
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C.V. For PhD Application [duplicate]
I will be applying to a PhD in English program in about a year and a half. One of the admissions requirements is a C.V.
Firstly, I am not sure of what to include in my C.V. Additionally, I feel as if ...
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Teaching job application: Should I make any references to a gap year in my employment history due to depression?
I used to be a tenure-track assistant professor. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out because I failed to publish, and so my job perished two years ago. Even more unfortunately, the stress and ...
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Prospective math PHD student currently majoring in CS
I'm a computer science major at a prestigious university. I've consistently achieved top grades in all my courses and have developed a strong interest in mathematics. I've completed a year-long ...
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Why do some admission applications ask what you've been doing in the years since you left school? [duplicate]
Some admission applications ask what you've been doing in the years since you last left school. For example, work, military, parenting, volunteering, or caring for a sick family member.
Some ...
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After a few years away from school, inactive students may need to reapply for admission. Why?
At many schools in America, undergraduate students can freely take a semester or two off. But some students might want to take a longer break: perhaps two or three years.
At many schools, after ...
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How serious are German universities about the locality requirement?
Looking through requirements for both junior/W3 professor positions and some fellowships at individual institutions, I keep seeing a requirement along the lines of the applicant's willingness to move ...
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Joining a research lab for research experience
I graduated a few years back with a decent MSc (about 3.6 GPA equivalent) from a good European university (top 10) university. My dream was to pursue a good PhD, but I didn't manage to publish ...
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Grad application: how much do gen-ed summer classes taken elsewhere weigh?
I have taken several classes as a part-time student in several community colleges as an affordable way to complete my gen-ed requirements. I was a naive freshman back then and I thought that since the ...
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How does Admit into unstructured Phd in Psychology in Germany work? [duplicate]
I have a specific interest in studying about alexithymia. I have also drafted a research proposal and emailed it to professors from various universities across Germany. But I haven't received any ...
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Whom to ask for a recommendation letter
I'm gearing up to apply for a PhD position in AI and aiming for one of the top schools in the US. Currently, I'm wrapping up a research project (based on my graduation thesis) and preparing it for ...
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How to reach out to a professor with an unsolicited PhD application?
I am currently an industry researcher at a startup with a few year experience post masters and I am wanting to do a PhD for professional development and because I believe I will enjoy it.
I am looking ...
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Mentioning researcher unrelated to institution I'm applying for in motivation letter
I am writing a motivation letter for a scholarship to fund my MS thesis project at university X. However, my research interests are inspired by the work of a researcher working at a completely ...
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Will Israeli Military Service Affect My Chances of a Physics Master's Program?
I'm currently studying for a bachelor's degree in physics and computer science in Israel, after which I will enroll into the military (due to Israel having mandatory military service). I will most ...
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Why do people keep saying 'it is your responsibility' to make sure your supervisor uploads their letter of recommendation (or similar)?
It is very common to see statements like "it is your responsibility to make sure [someone with higher rank, like your advisor/supervisor/mentor] to submit/upload [something like a letter/approval]...
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What percentage of applicants to Harvard (or another well known R1 university) are international?
Is there anything known about what percentage of applications to Harvard's undergraduate programs comes from international applicants? (If not about Harvard, is something known about similar US R1 ...
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Should I wait to apply for Ph.D in Machine Learning - US/Canada
I'm a 4th year CS and Stats student with a 3.86/4.00 GPA in the US and about to graduate soon. I want to apply to top-35 ML Ph.D. program in the US. As we all know, ML Ph.D. has become insanely ...
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How do I reframe getting an MPhil instead of a PhD the first time round, in the context of applying for a mathematical postdoc?
The Question:
How do I reframe getting an MPhil instead of a PhD the first time round, in the context of applying for a mathematical postdoc?
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I tried for a PhD in group theory at ...
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How does finishing my bachelor's degree in 4 years affect my academic career? [closed]
I started university early and some unexpected events happened and my first year wasn't so great, however, I have high scores like +100/110 and a very good CV with work experience and research papers.
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What do you think is the best way for me to get into grad school?
So, I completed my bachelor's in mathematics a month ago, and I'm planning to move to another country to continue my studies. I really love mathematics and I want to apply to a master's program in ...
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Can I include my contribution to a internationally recognized research project in my college apps, if I wasn't part of the presenting team [closed]
I am from a non-US high school, facing a dilemma about mentioning my involvement in a successful research project (Project A) on my college applications. I contributed significantly to Project A, ...
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Does publication importance diminish over time?
Thinking of applying for a PhD in a 2-3 years as I want to focus on my industry job at the moment, and I was wondering how publications are evaluated by grad admissions over time?
Will a very good ...
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Academic Violation - Can I avoid mentioning it to grad schools?
In my second semester senior year, I was being proctored via zoom for an exam and our professor had asked us to turn on both audio and video for it. I accidentally had my mic muted during the exam. My ...
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Is it okay to contact members of a lab before applying to a position?
There is a certain permanent position recently advertised at a lab that I'm interested in. The application consists of submitting a number of documents (CV, project, etc.) online, which will be ...
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Including independent research project in PhD application
I am applying for a PhD program and want to demonstrate my research abilities and enthusiasm for scientific writing. While I currently have no plans to publish this work, I completed an independent ...
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Does it matter where you got your bachelor's degree when applying to PhD? [duplicate]
I did my bachelor's degree at an unknown school and got a very decent GPA. I picked it randomly and am now regretting that did not opt for a better school, although I had an opportunity.
Currently I ...
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Who should I address in the cover letter?
I am applying for a postdoc position. A professor advertises the position, and applications are made directly to the professor. His name, email address, etc., is on the "where to send" part. ...
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Schedule for Job Applications
When applying for a postdoc position or a tenure track job in the US, most universities have application deadlines between October and December, and send out offers between January and March. I am ...
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What experiences count in the application for a MS Clinical Psychology Program? [closed]
I'm a third-year undergraduate student (from South Asia) of BS Psychology and plan to do a master's in Clinical Psychology after I graduate. What are the type of experiences needed to strengthen my ...
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"Major Sub-projects" and "Publication Strategy" on Job Application
I am applying for a faculty position. The position is not intended for one particular project but rather part of a research group in political science.
In addition to overall ambitions for this ...
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