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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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,
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 - ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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-...
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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,...
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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?
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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?
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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 ...
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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?
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Same objectives and hypotheses but different data sets in writing PhD thesis
Can one use the same objectives and hypotheses in their PhD thesis taken from another PhD thesis but different data sets? (Even the state is different.)
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Why do people do a postdoc, rather than getting another PhD?
Genuinely curious! From my perspective the postdocs have even less freedom than I do (I work in a national lab, where although I'm a PhD student my experience sadly is more like an employee). I know ...
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How can I develop a "reasonable" list of Ph.D. programs to apply for?
I'm an undergraduate student entering the final year of my program and preparing to apply to Ph.D. programs in physics. I'm currently trying to narrow my options down to 8 or 10 schools that I'll ...
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Can I publish a paper during my PhD study without notifying my supervisor?
I have been working as a reserach assistant in an american university during my PhD study. My supervisor stopped my assistanship during a summer semester during my PhD. This was one semester before my ...
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How should I mention to my supervisor that I have emailed his collaborator for a PhD position and would like him to write a reference letter directly
I intend to apply for a PhD in my summer research supervisor's collaborator's lab. I've informed my supervisor about this, and he's willing to reach out to his collaborator to directly recommend me to ...
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What are my chances of admission to high-ranked PhD programs given my mediocre GRE taken in 2018 (154 V, 153 Q),but Master's degree in Yale? [duplicate]
So hey everyone! Basically I have been lately considering applying to a PhD in Political Science, 2 years after I finished my Master's degree in an Ivy League institution in a related field. As it ...
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How much does choice of PhD typically matter for a future career in academia?
I have obtained multiple bachelor's degrees and a master's degree. I'm very motivated to pursue an academic career, for which obtaining a PhD seems like a necessity. However, I find it hard to decide ...
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On the presentation of results during the viva exam
In a few weeks time I will be having my viva exam and I was wondering of a few things regarding the presentation in which I will be presenting four algorithms from four of my published papers.
Since ...
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How can I get into physics?
I completed my undergraduate studies in economics a couple of years ago, and have since worked in finance (in the private and public sectors). Alongside my full-time work, I’ve pursued a master’s ...
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Is a late switch in your PhD topic detrimental to an academic career?
I did my undergraduate in math and physics with equal coursework from both. I am now a PhD student in a physics department with an advisor who is a faculty member in both the math and physics ...
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Should a TA position which requires teaching a class offer more money than one that doesn't?
I am currently a PhD student (international) at a University in the US (TX). I was offered a TA position, however the position requires me to work as an instructor of the course. I worked before as ...
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switching phd due to bad fit [duplicate]
I am first a semester PhD student from India. I am not a good fit at my current university, so I want to drop my PhD here and start anew in the US. I made a terrible mistake while applying for the ...
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Roadmap for getting into a US graduate program in physics as an international student
I got admitted to Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University, for a bachelor's in physics. I am starting this fall and it'll take around 4 years to graduate.
It'd be good to do the right ...
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How do i search for Mentors outside of my academic sphere?
I recently discovered a YouTuber who offers advice regarding the journey of pursuing a PhD. This content creator recommended seeking a mentor beyond the academic sphere to address challenges ...
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Writing to multiple PhD advisors in same group: a separate email?
I have contacted two potential PhD advisors in the same group, informing them that I also contacted the other one. They replied separately, one put the other in CC and the other mentioned having ...
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Obtaining a PhD title in statistics without new theoretical results (i.e. theorems)?
Is it possible to defend a Ph.D. thesis in statistics without proving any theorems? I think the answer is affirmative since I've seen a couple of theses in that fashion. However, I'm unaware of how ...
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Are solo papers worth it in ML/AI?
I recently finished my MS in CS and I wish to join PhD in the field of AI (Computer Vision).
I have one first-authored paper in CVPR-W and after that, I started working alone due to "free-time&...
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The UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings
I am planning to apply for a Ph.D. in management, and I am using The UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings to create my university list ( I only selected the journals related to my field). I ...
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Why do universities consider TOEFL IBT scores by sections, but IELTS scores as an overall band score?
I am aiming to apply for PhD in USA.
As I've reviewed the admission requirements for certain universities I noticed that in most of the cases TOEFL scores are considered by sections. For example, in ...
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Co-first author dilemma?
My PI wants to put me as co-first author, listed second, on a paper where I've done about 5-10% of the work. I didn't come up with any of the project, or do any of the writing or analysis, just helped ...
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How much will industry experience hurt my grad school application if the fields are completely different?
There are a few questions about industry experience affecting academic applications (like here, here and here) but none of the answers specifically touch on the effect of both fields being completely ...
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How to keep a door open without too much commitment in PhD applications
I am looking for a PhD/job position. I sent an email to a group doing things potentially aligned with my interests. I had an interview with them and I am not enthusiastic about the project. I could ...
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Is sending the same research proposal to multiple schools considered plagiarism?
I am planning to pursue my PhD in business administration. I would like to apply to more than one school to get an admission because business schools are competitive. Can I submit my research interest ...
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Cold emailing professors as a potential doctoral student 2024 [duplicate]
I graduated with a B.Sc in Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. I am planning to apply for Ph.D. programs for the spring/fall 2024 intake. My research ...
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Finding a PhD supervisor as an experienced professional working outside of academia
I am looking to apply for a PhD position at a UK university but I desperately feel I am in a catch 22 situation. What I've read online, is that supervisors are very busy and receive many such emails ...
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Is it worth doing a second master's to get better letters of recommendation?
A few years ago, I graduated with both a master's and bachelor's degree from a globally ranked top-10 university. My overall classification was an average upper-second class (UK) - which is around a 3....
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How to prepare/modify a CV for a PhD application?
I'm going to email a potential supervisor for a PhD opportunity in aerospace engineering (astrodynamics curriculum) for introducing myself and getting more information about the PhD. I would like ...
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What distinguishes top researchers from mediocre ones? [closed]
I am a PhD student studying theoretical physics at a US institution. I am now beginning my fourth year in the program, and struggling to solve my first research problem. I see PhD students around me ...
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Accepted into PhD program but just received a low Master's Thesis grade
European student here. I was accepted to a PhD program to continue my studies at the same university where I completed my Master's program with a near perfect GPA. Then the time came to write my ...
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