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.
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Is it possible to complete a PhD program early to leave it with a masters? [closed]
I'm extremely unsure of what route I want to take in life.
I desire to study at a top UK university, studying earth science. I've found a PhD course which sounds like a dream (it teaches all the ...
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How do I know that I have truly lost interest in research and should drop out of a top CS PhD program? [duplicate]
I am a second-year CS PhD pre-candidate in a top PhD program. During my first year, I published a first-author paper at the best conference in my area, which I know is a big accomplishment. My advisor ...
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Should I quit my PhD? [closed]
I have finished 5 years of my PhD, and I have 5 publications in top tier (A* computer science) conferences based on work done during PhD. However, most of the publications are in unrelated areas. I am ...
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Will one with record of unfinished PhD on his/her CV be doubted of his/her ability?
A PhD student of my advisor (I am a master student), having been enrolled the doctorate program for less than a year, is now unsure about whether or not to finish it.
One of his concerns is that if ...
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U.S. humanities professors: Can you get back into academia if you leave?
I'm a tenured professor in a humanities department at a second-tier research university in the United States. My Ph.D. is from a top-ten program in my discipline. I have an above-average number of ...
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Lack of passion from the beginning of my PhD
I chose my current PhD position because of funding limitation and the reputation of my institute last year. After a year, it's a disaster, because I have no interest in my PhD project. I haven't read ...
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International postdoc struggling with PI demands. Should I quit?
I am an international PhD graduate who joined a postdoc in a private univ in the U.S. four months ago. After careful research and studying the group profiles, I joined a group (less than 2 years old) ...
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Possible to return to a PhD years later (at the same or a different uni?)
Here's my challenge: I took a suspension of studies about a year and a half ago from my UK PhD program (in ancient history) and moved back to the US after my funding ran out, and now have to decide ...
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How to leave a PhD without angering my academic references?
I opted for a PhD at the same university where I did a two years master’s (I'm an international student). The master’s level was remarkable, but the PhD isn't that good. It feels like an extended ...
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PhD and postdoc with no first author publications- realistically what are my career prospects?
I am a UK based researcher in life sciences. My research is in neuroscience, mainly involving in vivo electrophysiology. My PhD project was a disaster for a number of reasons (technical difficulties, ...
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How do I cut ties with a bad supervisor?
I'm a biology PhD student (25, female). I've recently handed in my thesis after a long struggle but I've not defended yet. In short I've had a really bad experience with my supervisor and my PhD and ...
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How should I announce that I'm leaving?
I've been offered a 3-year Lecturer III appointment at a top 10 university in my field. It's an opportunity that fell in my lap, not something I sought, but it's obviously not something I can just ...
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Should I wait to quit with MSc or quit right away
My situation is as follows. I started a PhD 5 months ago in a reputable university. However, I am not happy with my lab and supervisor and do not want to spend 4 or more years here. I shared my ...
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Job search advice for possible PhD dropout
I am considering dropping out of my PhD program, which I am halfway through (pre-proposal), and am applying to full-time jobs. My plan is to go on a leave-of-absence for a year, and afterwards either ...
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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 ...
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Should I tell my PhD supervisor that I am looking for an other position?
I am not satisfied with my PhD and the research group and I was thinking of looking somewhere else. I would like to stay in Academia for now and I want to apply to other programs (in an other country ...
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Lack of motivation-Changing PhD [duplicate]
I know there are different posts about changing PhD, but with such an important decision I would like to ask the same question but including the details of my personal situation.
I am in the first ...
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How to build my CV if I have two MS degrees in the same field (and quit a PhD)?
I got a MS degree in Statistics in University A, then I got admitted in the Statistic PhD program in University B. However, I couldn't finish my PhD study, and I have to transfer to the MS program so ...
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Quit a PhD program and transfer to another?
I am currently enrolled in a PhD program in electrical engineering in Europe since 1 year up to now. I am not absolutely satisfied by the outcome of this year and the environment inside the institute. ...
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Quitting PhD program after 1 year
I am currently enrolled in a PhD program in electrical engineering in Europe (not in my home country). When I enrolled to this program, I was a little concerned about the research group, since it has ...
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Is it normal for things to be so cutthroat, and what to do about it?
I am a postdoc in mathematics. I like doing math, but I do not feel like I belong to a community, in the true sense of the word.
My vision of mathematical research is that it should be a massive ...
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Startup funds and lab space when leaving tenure-track faculty position
I've been in a tenure-track faculty position at an R1 for just over a year. I want to leave this position for a non-academic job, but have not yet lined anything up. I haven't made a decision about ...
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PhD Candidate to resign and reapply; Asking recommendation from thesis advisor
I am a PhD candidate in a nationally prestigious university in a developing country. The university is mainly of engineering departments but also has a rather new economics department. It is my 7th ...
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Should a very competitive person pursue a career in academia after getting a PhD?
I am getting my phd degree (in a STEM field) at a Top 20 department in a year or two, and I truly love my field, but I’m not sure if I should try for jobs at academia.
The thing is, I feel that I am ...
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I'm feeling discouraged after getting tenure; should I quit?
A few months ago, and seven years after I obtained my PhD, I finally got tenure. Hence I have a permanent position in academia.
After a few months in this new position, I find myself thinking of ...
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Is it possible to publish a simple result that refutes prior work in a leading journal? (without support from your advisor)
In a certain field of science, it has been known that X leads to Y and assumed that if Y is observed it is caused by X. Using a relatively simple (mathematical) experiment, I have shown that also A, B,...
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Is wanting to quit part of the "PhD experience?" [closed]
Do most PhD students want to quit grad school at some point, or is this a thought that only the most miserable students entertain?
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Dropping Out Means You're BlackListed
Would students who drop out before they take any exam be blacklisted by the (prestigious) university?
Especially if those students have shown a resentment and a disagreement with the arrangement of ...
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How to abort one post-doc sub-project politely
Right after starting a post-doc, another post-doc in the new group came and invited me to collaborate in one of his projects (only a side thing; not my main research project; somehow independent from ...
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Can I leave my position on "short" notice? [closed]
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-I have completed one year of a tenure-track position at a small school
-I am unhappy in my job. I receive little to no mentorship or institutional support as a junior faculty. My pay and ...
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Is it worth finishing your PhD if your advisor thinks you are not cut out for research? [closed]
I am a fourth year PhD student. My advisor told me I was a bad researcher, and as I understand, I would need his letter of reference if I wanted to do any research in the future.
He advised me to ...
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What does renunciation of scholarship mean? [closed]
I want to know what renunciation of scholarship mean? Is it the same as withdrawing from a scholarship program? Which one is better to quit a scholarship?
Does renunciation of scholarship form enables ...
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Can I talk to another professor about quitting my PhD before I talk to my PI?
Summary of my situation:
I'm early in my 4th year as a PhD student (Cell Biology), and I think I want to quit. My program is 5-7 years, so I have at least 2 years left or I can drop out and claim a ...
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Should I tell my postdoc advisor I'm intending to leave?
I've decided to quit academia and am actively looking for other employment. Colleagues of mine have kept their postdoc advisors close as they've looked for work, but they also had close relationships ...
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I am determined to be a professor, should I quit my low-tier Ph.D. program and go to a higher-tier school for a PhD.? [closed]
I have been studying as a computer science Ph.D student for 3 years in a relatively low-tier school. I have done pretty bad during my first 1-2 years as an undergraduate. Even though I have received ...
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My advisor does not provide any solutions and wants me to work alone
So, my advisor works in a group style, meaning we have these weekly meetings, where all of his PhD students and RAs are present. We plan the work ahead and set aims, but these aims are always very ...
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Should I quit my PhD? [closed]
This is a canonical question on this topic as per this Meta post. Due to its nature, it is rather broad and not exemplary for a regular question on this site. Please feel free to improve this question....
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How to tell my advisor that I am quitting my PhD and what to say to an employer about why I am leaving
I got a job offer shortly after starting my PhD. So my question is: What should I say to my advisor about why I am quitting my PhD? Is it fair to tell her that I have accepted a job offer? And What ...
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How do I get to a European university after Dutch MBO 3 [closed]
First of all, I would like to explain my current education situation.
I have moved a lot when young, and have been part of different educational system, when 10, I was in the UK for 2 years, when 13, ...
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How to quit/put on hold a PhD program due to personality clash with advisor?
I've been trying to cope with a very abusive and mentally unstable advisor. In a recent clash she has been spewing lies and threats. It has become clearer and clearer that despite the four years of ...
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Will quitting a PhD to try an industry job severely reduce my chances of being accepted to another PhD program later?
I know there are already a lot of "should I quit my PhD" questions on this site. But I have a specific dilemma and I'd like to get some external thoughts.
After my Bachelor in mathematics, I didn't ...
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Petitioning to leave PhD program with terminal masters due to illness in family - how should I expect my request to be handled?
I'm currently debating whether or not to stay in a PhD program. My mother was diagnosed with a potentially terminal cancer last week. While I'm waiting to hear back from further analysis/prognosis, ...
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How should I state 'MS dropout' in my resume when applying for data scientist positions?
I've read a couple threads on how to state a PhD dropout in a CV, but wanted to query opinion on the case where the degree in question is a Master's instead. Additionally, my situation is a bit ...
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Quit PhD due to illness/no support and make a step back and apply to Masters/PhD again
Years ago I was diagnosed with leukemia and fortunately I won at that time the battle. Beginning of last year I started a PhD and after 1 year, my old illness was again knocking the doors and I had to ...
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If I quit my PhD, would it make my advisor look bad?
I am considering quitting my PhD in computer science, because after doing a software engineering internship I realized I enjoy that kind of work much more.
My advisor has been very kind to me, on ...
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Leaving academia for financial reasons - how to communicate the reason of departure in a professional manner?
I recently finished my PhD and continued to work at the same department as assistant professor. Amid lack of funding, and other academic joys, the department went an extra mile to procure my contract ...
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Wrong PhD project choice for PhD - stick it out, change, leave?
I have just passed my transfer for a PhD project I don't enjoy, and am trying to decide what to do next.
Some background first:
I graduated originally as an MEng, but have been out of engineering ...
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Leaving a PhD Program with a Masters and Going to Another School
I am currently at a top engineering program in my specific field (top 5) and I have started my program but have come to realize that the faculty that align with my research interests at this school ...
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Leaving a short-term teaching position early
I'm a little over a month into a 9-month teaching position, to cover two semesters' worth of courses. It's my first "proper" job since finishing my PhD. I've just been offered a 2 1/2-year postdoc (...
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How to mention one year PhD gap on a CV / Resume
I have 4 years' work experience as a software developer (industrial); then I moved to academia and completed one year of PhD study, with one publication. I want to quit my PhD and go back again to ...
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