Questions tagged [phd]
Questions about the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, including requirements such as dissertations and university programs leading to a Ph.D.
6,934
questions
0
votes
1
answer
98
views
Does a PhD student need approval of their supervisor to gather data?
Is it necessary for a PhD student to obtain their supervisor's approval before gathering data through interviews?
How can you handle a supervisor who takes a longer time to respond to a student email?
2
votes
0
answers
153
views
How to deal with a PhD student who is slow and disengaged
I am an assistant professor at a research institute (engineering discipline) in Eastern Europe. In our institute we operate a doctoral school. While our PhD students are required to complete ...
- 942
0
votes
0
answers
45
views
Should I do a second master to increase my chance of getting into a PhD program? [duplicate]
In my country (France), your first and second year of your Master are two different program. My second year of Master was in a remote program (the exams were not remote).
After 20ish applications, I ...
- 1
-1
votes
0
answers
73
views
PhD Applications for 2024 : Seeking Guidance on My Next Academic Step
I'm at a crossroads in my academic and professional journey. I hold both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Computer Science, although I lack research experience. My work experience spans about 5 ...
0
votes
1
answer
45
views
Advice on Transitioning from Master's to PhD in the Same Research Group
I am a master's student in theoretical physics currently in my final semester in Germany. My master's thesis is already underway, and I aim to complete it by April next year. Recently, my partner and ...
- 41
10
votes
7
answers
7k
views
Should I decline a PhD offer due to writing problems?
I finished my masters with a good GPA, it is an 4.0 equivalent to US grading system. However, I know that a PhD is heavily related to writing a lot and writing is by far the most important thing in ...
- 151
0
votes
1
answer
73
views
Phd Position follow up
After been unsuccessful in my previous endeavour to secure a PhD position I wrote to another professor at a different institute in Germany. She wrote back to me after a couple of days saying she was ...
1
vote
1
answer
77
views
Can I pursue a PhD program that is different from my MA?
I have a Master's Degree in Translation, and I am wondering if it's possible to pursue a PhD in TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language). They're in the same field, but different programs.
- 11
0
votes
0
answers
73
views
Master's in computer science with bad grades in first two years of bachelor
I am a computer science student and about to start my 3rd year. I was planning to work as a developer and didn't care about my grades. I spent most of the time on Codeforces, Leetcode and other tech ...
19
votes
8
answers
12k
views
Left a PhD for a second one from which I got fired. What to write in the CV?
My situation is a bit particular and I am suffering from it. I do not know exactly what to do with my CV.
I started a PhD in October 2021. After almost a year, I realised that the project was not for ...
- 199
3
votes
1
answer
95
views
Is it okay to provide a list of manuscripts that are in preparation? [duplicate]
I am preparing my CV for a Ph.D. application. Can I include a list of papers that are currently in preparation?
- 33
0
votes
1
answer
193
views
Are publications strictly required to obtain a PhD thesis?
I am a PhD student in electrical engineering and I am writing my first article, probably for a Q1 journal. My question is the following: in order to get a PhD degree, do you need to have one or ...
- 103
5
votes
2
answers
840
views
Is it possible to negotiate the PhD topic?
I have expressed my interest in the work of a professor. She does not perfectly match my interests but there is a good amount of overlap. Turns out that she has a PhD position open, with undefined ...
- 885
2
votes
1
answer
140
views
PhD offer: what to do after a long reflection pause?
I have been offered a PhD position (to which I did not apply, it was from a professor who knows me). I am not entirely sure about accepting, but for various reasons I don't want to give a negative ...
- 317
0
votes
1
answer
209
views
Did I offend my prospective PhD supervisor?
So I had cold emailed to a professor asking for a PhD position. Initially she did not have any but opened one for me. After several rounds of interviews I received an email from her offering phd ...
- 33
0
votes
0
answers
47
views
Expectations for authorship as a PhD student creating a novel dataset
I am a PhD candidate in strategic management and entrepreneurship developing a new dataset for my dissertation on entrepreneurial ecosystems. I will compile extensive firm-level data on startups and ...
- 1
5
votes
5
answers
4k
views
The article Publishing Charge of 775$ was not settled and Now there is a debt collection payment request. They're warned of potential consequences
Recently, my girlfriend, who is a Ph.D. scholar in an institute in India, and currently awaiting her thesis submission, submitted an article to Hindawi.Ltd., in which she is the primary author and her ...
5
votes
2
answers
4k
views
How is a student’s research experience evaluated for a PhD application?
I’m an incoming master's degree student at a top 10 computer science (CS) program. I’m applying for PhD programs. I think that people doing ML/AI have an unfair advantage when it comes to the number ...
- 189
1
vote
1
answer
50
views
Applying to a PhD program during a one year Master’s
I’m an incoming student at a top 10 CS graduate program and I’m currently planning my PhD applications. I’m worried about the fact that when I submit my PhD applications (December) I will have spent ...
- 189
-3
votes
0
answers
51
views
prepare a collaborative research paper [closed]
I am looking for research partners to collaborate in a conference paper Preparation for publishing. in AI machine learning or data science in electronics and communications / information tech / ...
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
76
views
Sending the same motivation letter to the same university
During summer 2023 I applied for a PhD position in mathematics at a European university. I got invited for an interview but did not quite make it to being offered a position due to a number of factors....
- 87
-2
votes
1
answer
144
views
Postdoc or permanent position
I am finishing my PhD soon and am working on computational chemistry within biomolecules.
On the one hand, I would love to go for a postdoc: to learn something and also earn a bigger penny. On the ...
0
votes
1
answer
98
views
Does prestige matter for a masters thesis? Need help to choose a thesis
I'm a master student in a very good university in the EU majoring in biomedicine/biology. I'm leaning towards doing a PhD after my masters, but either way eventually I will go into industry (whether I ...
- 11
0
votes
0
answers
141
views
Anxiety before starting PhD [closed]
Right after my Master’s degree almost 5 years ago, I joined industry and have been working in the field of Data Science and Analytics. Although, I did some good projects, I always felt that something ...
- 1
10
votes
4
answers
3k
views
Similar working paper by senior professors, should I worry?
I am a PhD student who just finished my master’s degree. I had a master’s thesis which can be further developed during my PhD studies, but recently I found that some senior professors are also working ...
- 101
1
vote
2
answers
182
views
Am I eligible to do a PhD in the UK with 2.2 undergraduate degree and a 1st graduate degree?
I have completed my undergraduate degree in Computer Science with a grade of 2.2 (Lower second class) and a MSc in Robotics with a distinction (1st class). I have published a paper in an international ...
- 111
3
votes
2
answers
3k
views
Is it ok to get an external help for PHD dissertation?
I study architecture. I came up with a research topic where I needed to create a tool to test it with a sample. I have all the necessary data, however, I need a programmer to code the tool for the ...
- 31
0
votes
1
answer
88
views
Reasonable to ask 2nd supervisor for more involvement?
Next week, I will be meeting with both my supervisors (and the PhD course director) to discuss coming back to the PhD after a break.
This, I think, is a good chance to voice a variety of concerns. One ...
1
vote
0
answers
96
views
Can I do a PhD in applied mathematics where I want to apply mathematics to mental health. is [closed]
I want to do a PhD in applied mathematics where my focus is on mental health.
I honestly don't know how I can do that,
- 11
0
votes
1
answer
150
views
Are there studies that investigate which American high schools produce graduates who later receive terminal degrees? [closed]
I'm wondering if there are any on-going studies that categorize where students who receive terminal degrees (MD, PhD, DDS, JD, ....) went to high school, their parents' academic backgrounds, and ...
- 177
3
votes
2
answers
168
views
How should I present my German medical degree (Staatsexammen, Dr. med) degrees in the US?
I have recently graduated in Germany and will be moving to the US. I have completed my medical degree (Staatsexammen) and my doctoral thesis in medicine (Dr. med), so I will have two degrees. For the ...
- 31
0
votes
0
answers
73
views
I want to get PhD on genetics [closed]
I am a medical school undergraduate and i want to apply for postgraduate in genetics
and my question is should I do it after residency? or intern? if after residency which residency program should I ...
- 9
2
votes
1
answer
94
views
What should I do about a long delay for nominating referees for my PhD dissertation?
I have submitted my dissertation for a PhD degree some 6 months ago to my department but my advisor has yet to complete the examiner-nomination procedure. For this delay in completing the procedure ...
- 21
5
votes
4
answers
4k
views
How to decline or take time with a PhD offer
I have inquired about a PhD position at a group. After a chat with the supervisor, and some time, I was invited to apply to the doctoral school (they never said they'd take me). Then holidays came and ...
- 395
1
vote
2
answers
3k
views
work doesn't show on paper
I was on vacation when a senior PhD student wanted me to help with his project. I rejected and my advisor sent me an email to check whether I wanted to co-author this project a few weeks later. I ...
- 157
21
votes
3
answers
11k
views
Professor wants to forward my CV to other groups
I have asked a professor if they'd be willing to take me as a PhD student of them. They replied they have no position, but they can forward my CV to other groups that are hiring.
I would like to reach ...
- 395
20
votes
1
answer
3k
views
Status of the GRE exams for PhD programs in mathematics in 2023
I am writing to ask if there is any consensus on the role of (i) the GRE General Exam and (ii) the GRE Mathematics Subject exam in the PhD admissions process for Mathematics Departments in the United ...
- 130k
2
votes
2
answers
189
views
Is there such a thing as having too broad research interests in a Ph.D application?
First some context. After majoring in astrophysics, I did an MA in philosophy of science before coming back to physics, where I'm currently working on my MSc thesis project. I intend to stay in ...
- 316
0
votes
1
answer
142
views
Summer opportunities before applying for a PhD
I'm a 4th year physics major from India. My degree is a dual one - 5 years and both Bachelor's and Master's. I want to take up theoretical physics in the future and pursue a PhD after I graduate - ...
- 33
0
votes
3
answers
5k
views
What are my options post PHD as a blissfully ignorant, neurodivergent candidate about to graduate with few marketable skills?
I entered academia despite my suboptimal "stats" (GPA, research experience, etc.) because I was allured by the idea of focusing on a research project. Even my Master's advisor noted how I ...
- 523
0
votes
1
answer
138
views
Choice of Location for Math PhD Grad
I am currently a data scientist working in natural language processing, with an undergrad background in math and CS, and a masters in CL/NLP. Mathematics was always my preferred area, but I wasn't ...
1
vote
1
answer
119
views
Will my undergraduate degree matter to get accepted for a PhD? [closed]
Some others have asked similar questions but I have a particular scenario. This year I have two universities which I have received offers from. One is the online mathematics and economics degree at ...
- 11
1
vote
3
answers
151
views
Combining PhD and Work
I am starting my Ph.D. in Finance in November, This is not fully funded and I am considering taking a full-time job to enable me to fund my research work.
Is it possible to take a full-time or part-...
- 31
42
votes
16
answers
17k
views
What are the caveats in pursuing a PhD mainly for fun?
I have heard many times that I should do a PhD only if I love doing research on my topic, and if I cannot imagine my life without research (as research-based jobs mostly require a PhD).
Another reason,...
- 885
6
votes
3
answers
6k
views
Is it rude to ask whether a professor will leave by the time you're finished PhD classes if you want to be their PhD student?
Is it rude to ask whether a professor will leave by the time you're in the middle of research as a PhD student and you want to do research witht hem?
- 169
3
votes
3
answers
362
views
Physics PhD Student -- Is a 7 year PhD going to hurt my career prospects in academia?
I'm a physics PhD student at a top-tier university in the US and am about to start my 4th year. The norm in my group is to finish your PhD in 6 years. However, I'm not sure if I can meet that target ...
- 33
1
vote
3
answers
1k
views
What sets two PhDs apart in the academia? [closed]
I see that hundreds of students are doing PhDs at my PhD school.
What will ultimately set those PhDs apart in the academia?
The number of papers they published as the 1st authors?
The impact factor ...
- 5,077
-2
votes
3
answers
347
views
Why do people outside academia generally have PhDs?
I see that some people working outside academia have PhDs.
Why do people outside academia generally have PhDs?
Do they first do PhD, fail to find job in the academia, and then join industry?
Do they ...
- 5,077
0
votes
1
answer
53
views
How do I apply for a PhD in physics in France? [duplicate]
I am currently a master student in physics in my last year and am thinking about doing my PhD in France. The application process seems to be quite different from my home country and I can't find any ...
0
votes
1
answer
119
views
Using figures from papers in PhD applications
Is it okay to use figures from other papers when writing a statement of purpose for a PhD application, after of course citing the paper? Or do I have to ask for permission from the author?
- 885