Questions tagged [quitting]
Questions about leaving an academic position. This could apply to quitting an educational program, such as a doctoral program, or quitting a faculty position.
4
questions with no upvoted or accepted answers
1
vote
0
answers
117
views
Feeling hopeless immediately after starting my MSc
I recently started my Master's in Physics. My Bachelor's was not in Physics, but all of my research was. I worked with a very supportive supervisor who wanted me to do my Master's thesis with him. He ...
- 1,419
1
vote
1
answer
436
views
Is it possible to apply for a Master's programme then leave current PhD?
I'm a 2-year PhD student at a research institute in Asia, and now I'm thinking about applying for a Master's programme abroad (possibly in Australia or Europe), so is it possible for me to submit my ...
- 21
1
vote
0
answers
650
views
Resigning from tenure-track position after sabbatical for industry -- how little research can I do before I leave?
I'm on tenure-track and going to go on sabbatical in the fall for one semester. When I return from my sabbatical, I plan on giving a year's notice and switching to teaching part-time while I take over ...
- 11
1
vote
0
answers
385
views
First email to potential PhD advisor
I am currently doing a PhD in university X, but I am planning to quit, since I am looking for something more involved in my research interest.
Should I mention it in my first email to a potential phd ...
- 193