Academia

Questions tagged [application]

Ask Question

This tag refers to the application process for an academic course or an academic employment.

81 questions with no upvoted or accepted answers
Newest
Active
Bountied
Unanswered
Filter by
Sorted by
Tagged with
5 votes
0 answers
304 views

Will Chinese students applying for PhD in the U.S. be affected by the relationship between China and the U.S.?

I am Chinese, and I plan to apply for the 2022 Fall PhD in the U.S. I am confident with my research caliber and experience. However, I am worried about whether the terrible relationship between the U....
user avatar
dudu
  • 51
4 votes
0 answers
159 views

What is the purpose of asking whether a prospective grad student would attend the program in the absence of financial aid?

I need financial support to join a specific university. There is a question in the Master's application that says "Will you be willing to join the program even if you didn't receive financial aid? " ...
user avatar
user3340627
  • 161
3 votes
0 answers
293 views

An academic CV for PhD applicants

I'm looking at some academic CVs by PhDs and professors. The focus seems to be long list of talks, conferences, publications and teaching experiences. I have none of these things. Whhat I have now of ...
user avatar
Daniel Li
  • 417
3 votes
0 answers
116 views

Researcher application in Norway

I have recently obtained a PhD in engineering from a US university and am applying for a researcher position at a university in Norway. They are requesting an academic letter that includes "a ...
user avatar
Ragnar
  • 172
3 votes
0 answers
267 views

Timeline on mathematics postdoctoral reasearch proposal

I am applying for a postdoc in mathematics and I have to include a research proposal with the usual info and also timescale. This bugs me a lot. I am doing theoretical research, I don't have any ...
user avatar
tst
  • 552
3 votes
1 answer
765 views

How to explain a recent bad semester to graduate school admissions?

I am an international student with a 3.7 US equivalated GPA. I applied to a grad school program in the US fresh out of undergrad and was accepted. I was a part-time student at that grad school. ...
user avatar
Lina A
  • 31
2 votes
0 answers
90 views

Dropping out of PhD in my home country to start a new one in the UK

I saw question similar to this but wanted to specify my problem. I did my Master in the UK and graduated in 2018 and decided to start PhD in my own country last year. As it took a little bit time to ...
user avatar
O.N.
  • 21
2 votes
0 answers
69 views

Submitted humanities PhD applications (US) but concerned with potentially wrong documents submitted

I recently applied to a few PhD programs in the US. Perhaps because of my drowsiness due to working late, I wasn't paying full attention when I was checking my documents (statements of purpose, ...
user avatar
Nos
  • 21
2 votes
0 answers
123 views

Defer and re-apply or attend?

I am set to begin a MS/PhD in an engineering discipline at a top 5 program. I mention this because, despite the concerns I will lay out below, I am sure that I'll be able to make good connections ...
user avatar
user126867
  • 21
2 votes
0 answers
174 views

How to write a statement of purpose for a PhD project you do not understand?

I am trying to write a statement of purpose for a PhD position in physics in the UK. I have a master’s degree in physics which is the standard requirement for such a position. I have been interested ...
user avatar
physStudent701213
  • 21
2 votes
0 answers
3k views

How to fill a "Relevant Knowledge/Training Skills" section in an application form for a Master Degree

I am applying for a Master in Law (distance learning) in a top-ranked UK university. To do that, I need to fill in a form with several details and then upload some specific documents. One of the ...
user avatar
vandrade
  • 21
2 votes
0 answers
287 views

How to handle reference requests for a concurrent postdoc application that may seem unnecessary?

I recently applied for several postdoc positions. Two of them ("A" and "B") are closely related to my doctoral dissertation topic, and these applications were quite strongly welcomed. I am already in ...
user avatar
Jake
  • 845
2 votes
0 answers
213 views

Advice about letters of recommendation for Phd application

I'm a relatively old student (29F) Currently applying for PhD positions in ecology, mainly in Europe. Many applications encourage adding 3 letters of recommendation. I have two solid ones related to ...
user avatar
SaraValentin
  • 21
2 votes
0 answers
431 views

Asking for an REU recommendation letter from a professor in a different discipline

I am applying to a number of Physics REUs that require 2 letters of recommendation. I am having my Physics Lab professor write one, but am considering having my linear algebra professor write another. ...
user avatar
Ely Eastman
  • 121
2 votes
0 answers
273 views

Is it feasible to quit a PhD program, do an MS (or two) for better qualification, then begin again?

I am in my first year of a finance PhD at a top 25 program. I could get through the program and get an okay job, but my goal isn't just to be another professor, I want to be absolutely outstanding, ...
user avatar
HairyPotatoCat
  • 121
2 votes
0 answers
302 views

Will the publications on Open Acess journal (like Hindawi) harm the PhD application to economics or finance departments in USA (or MPhil in UK)?

How will the departments view the PhD, PostDoc, and AP applicants with SJR tier Q3(4) publications and/or publications on open access journals? Personally I believe that at the specialization level ...
user avatar
High GPA
  • 4,092
2 votes
0 answers
110 views

How much of a master's program would a Ph.D. admissions committee consider?

I will be starting a master's degree in applied mathematics in the U.S. this fall and am considering entering a Ph.D. program after this. The master's program lasts two years; I'd want to begin the Ph....
user avatar
VKV
  • 1,065
2 votes
0 answers
400 views

RA position: accidentally submitted incomplete documents

I am coming to the end of a PhD, and recently submitted an application for an RA position at another university. For the application I had to submit a CV and cover letter. Today I found out that my ...
user avatar
EngStan
  • 393
2 votes
0 answers
106 views

Applying for terminal MA in sociology, concerned about weak letters and missed funding deadlines. Is it better to put off application for a year?

I'm strongly interested in a terminal MA in Sociology (because I am currently not willing to commit to the length of a US PhD program) and know that I want to work in research for social policy. I'm ...
user avatar
Alexander Eichner
  • 21
2 votes
0 answers
661 views

How long do applicants ususaly have to accept a PhD offer? How committing is it?

I'm currently and full-time employment and planning a career switch. I've identified a doctorate programme as something I'd be interested in doing and so consequently I'm going on full steam with the ...
user avatar
SaladButt
  • 441
2 votes
0 answers
51 views

Not sure when exactly will be applying for a PhD (and what program) - is it a good idea to ask for letters of recommendation now?

I graduated last year (MEng) and since have been working in an office software development job. I figured that I want to start pursuing research, in order to contribute most to the issues I care about ...
user avatar
SaladButt
  • 441
2 votes
0 answers
914 views

How to mention non-academic projects/experiences in a PhD application?

I want to research as a PhD student after several years of being away from academia but am unsure which non-academic positions to include, how many of them, and how to describe them: The PhD will be ...
user avatar
errantlinguist
  • 2,898
2 votes
0 answers
92 views

Is there benefit in listing fewer degree options in MS application?

When applying to university one can choose multiple degree programmes he/she wish to apply. Usually you also list them according to your priority. For example application can be targeted to: MS in ...
user avatar
ScienceSamovar
  • 364
2 votes
0 answers
363 views

How many PhD programs does the average STEM applicant apply to in Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)?

I was wondering if there are data on the number of applications that people make to PhD programs in Europe (Ger, At, CH). My guess is that it depends on the area/field, in particular I am looking for ...
user avatar
Keine
  • 1,708
1 vote
1 answer
53 views

How much overlap with my research topic does a potential PhD supervisor need?

As a history student, my research proposal is about a comparative research of xx in country A and B. Does the potential supervisor need to be interested in both A and B? Or either of them is fine?
user avatar
hahaha
  • 11
1 vote
0 answers
62 views

UK PhD application, are there hard requirements on the structure and format of research proposal?

I am applying to a UK PhD Computer science/bioinformtics program that requires submitting a research proposal. When I check the requirements for research proposals from different universities. The ...
user avatar
FewKey
  • 431
1 vote
0 answers
34 views

Will applying for a masters in the same/similar field where I did my postgraduate diploma and a postgraduate program a problem in German Universities?

I have read that doing a master's in a similar field and then applying for the same master's elsewhere will weaken an application. However, my case is slightly different. After doing a BSc Industrial ...
user avatar
yashwantrahulr
  • 11
1 vote
0 answers
74 views

How should I ask my Supervisor for a reference letter?

I am a stem cell biology masters student in Japan and the lab I am in is a good lab. However, I have had struggles with my day to day life here in Japan. I find myself sad and even get depressed from ...
user avatar
GreenLsu
  • 11
1 vote
0 answers
191 views

How to respond to professor about visa problems when applying for a post-doc?

Currently I'm in the process of my post-doc application in the US, but I may encounter some inevitable problems with my visa (J-1) application. The professor said that they have not had any scientists ...
user avatar
Kurt Dee
  • 11
1 vote
0 answers
152 views

Withdrawal from a PhD program and apply to another one: is PhD transcript submission mandatory?

I am about to withdraw from a PhD program and apply to another one, do you suggest to submit my transcripts if I have low grads or just mention my former program in my CV? Both are among the top 30 ...
user avatar
Tired
  • 11
1 vote
0 answers
61 views

Mentioning a professor's work in the statement of purpose when they aren't the first author

I am applying to graduate school (USA, computer science/machine learning), and one potential PhD advisor is Bob. Many of the papers that he coauthored overlap significantly with my interests. One of ...
user avatar
Daniel M.
  • 111
1 vote
0 answers
41 views

What do Master's scholarships look for in candidates?

I am planning to apply for scholarships to undertake a Master's course in Europe (I am from Argentina). However, in many applications I notice that students are asked to answer some questions that are ...
user avatar
Tendero
  • 141
1 vote
0 answers
129 views

Applying to a PhD program 12 years after completing an MS degree

I have finally found a PhD program that appeals to me based on my work history and research interests. There is a potential problem, though, in that the program wants at least one academic reference--...
user avatar
Liv M.
  • 11
1 vote
0 answers
50 views

The order of Aims, Objectives, and Research Question in the grant proposal application

What should be the order of my Research Questions, Aim, and Order in response to the following section. The order that looks logical to me is Research Question => Aim => Objective . Any ...
user avatar
SJa
  • 3,468
1 vote
0 answers
96 views

Impact of Masters thesis on PhD application

I am a final year masters student and I will be defending in Fall 2020. I will be applying for PhD in Fall 2021. At the start of my Masters thesis, me and my PI had a specific goal in mind (lets call ...
user avatar
prananna
  • 61
1 vote
0 answers
87 views

A second bachelor degree or a master in US?

I graduated from a Canadian university 5 years ago in Electrical Engineering. My dream is to pursue a phD in Computer Science. However, the courses of my study is quite different from that in CS. I'm ...
user avatar
C.Wang
  • 11
1 vote
0 answers
127 views

Cover letter vs CV vs research statement at academicjobsonline

I'm applying for postdoc positions via academicjobsonline and a typical call requires (1) Cover letter (2) CV (3) Research statement. Previously I was applying to an aggregate of European universities ...
user avatar
Weather Report
  • 151
1 vote
0 answers
88 views

Need advice about a vague question on postdoc position search and post thesis submission dilemma

I am a veteran PhD student who have just submitted my PhD thesis and am waiting for my defense. The defense is to be scheduled for the end of the year (end of November). Due to lack of proper ...
user avatar
concernedy
  • 11
1 vote
1 answer
110 views

How to improve myself to be at specific area for statistical studies?

My background (bachelor + part of my master degree) was as mathematics. Then I complete my PhD in developing statistical models. My study does not apply to a specific area (for example, finance, sport,...
user avatar
Mary
  • 175
1 vote
0 answers
92 views

Trouble handling simultaneous PhD application in two different teams of the same institute

So, there are team A and team B of the same institute and I have been interested in both since I started looking for a PhD, especially in team B. I have been writing an application for team B but had ...
user avatar
Mai Kar
  • 147
1 vote
0 answers
45 views

Improving my application package regarding Maths undergraduate grades [for Master in Economics Program]

I am looking for some recommendations about how I could enhance my application package for a Master (MA/MSc) in Economics, considering that I have low grades in mathematics courses, despite that I ...
user avatar
Gabriel Arrieta
  • 11
1 vote
0 answers
97 views

I have to enter term type of universities I attended, but my country doesn't follow credit hour system

I'm applying to Ph.D. programs, and the online application asks me to enter the college's term system. They write that "Term system refers to the type of hours your credits are worth, not the length ...
user avatar
misha
  • 11
1 vote
0 answers
86 views

Writing to prospective advisors who co-authored a paper

I wrote an enquiry mail about graduate positions to a Professor who is working in the field I am interested in. I cited a paper authored by the professor in my e-mail. The paper is co-authored by ...
user avatar
user2522981
  • 31
1 vote
0 answers
48 views

Canadian Ph.D. for a master of engineering science degree holder without transcript

I am master of engineering science graduate from Malaysia and here, the M.Sc. doesn't have any course work so it is pretty much like a 2 years Ph.D. thus I don't have any transcript or what-so-ever, ...
user avatar
wondering_researcher
  • 11
1 vote
0 answers
118 views

What all should be included in a motivation letter for PhD in Geology?

What all should be added in a motivation letter for a PhD in Geology? Should I write about: My M.Sc project? My schooling? My hobbies? How I got interested in that particular topic? What can I do ...
user avatar
Akshay Rajeev
  • 11
1 vote
0 answers
557 views

What should be in a cover letter for a mini course/summer school application?

I'm a graduate student in STEM applying for some mini-courses and summer schools, most ask for a cover letter. I haven't done much research yet as a grad student yet, and the projects I am working on ...
user avatar
user10039910
  • 111
1 vote
0 answers
71 views

Requesting Alternate Ph.D. Interview Date

Good afternoon all, I am currently experiencing a (good) dilemma of having to choose between two schools who have their interview date scheduled for the same day. At first, I was contemplating just ...
user avatar
user84588
  • 11
1 vote
0 answers
137 views

Applying for a lecturership. What should I write in "supporting statement" through the on-line application?

I have already prepared my CV, my cover letter, my research and teaching plans, as well as a document with my previous research overview. When applying through the university website, there is a ...
user avatar
Dr Sokoban
  • 111
1 vote
0 answers
228 views

When sending a CV for MSc thesis, should I omit any evidence that I am not going to end up doing a PhD?

Before long, the research interests of the faculty members at the university I am at will be expressed to us with regards to MSc dissertation ideas. (I am in the computer science department at a ...
user avatar
ODP
  • 253
1 vote
0 answers
147 views

“Ability to solve problems through the standard application of theoretical principles” in a position description?

I am trying to apply for a job in a university research office, administering honour’s, master’s and PhD thesis submissions. The selection criteria are: Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical ...
user avatar
Dennis
  • 111

1
2

Your privacy

By clicking “Accept all cookies”, you agree Stack Exchange can store cookies on your device and disclose information in accordance with our Cookie Policy.