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What is the difference between PhDs in the US and Europe (in terms of employment)? [closed]
It is frequently mentioned that PhD students are employed in Europe (e.g. the Netherlands, Scandinavia, etc). I still don't understand how this affects a PhD program.
What is the difference when one ...
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Do universities prefer not to hire their own PhD graduates in faculty positions? [closed]
I have heard that universities tend not to hire people who earned their PhD there for professorships (tenured or not). (I've read this question, but it's about postdocs: Is it normal that research ...
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Is getting into MSc programs in Europe easier than PhD in US?
PhD programs in US usually include an MSc degree and many of the admitted students don't have an MSc. In Europe however, with just a few exceptions, everywhere requires an MSc for a PhD. There are ...
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Is a Master's degree in Europe valid for a teaching career in the USA?
I'm currently an undergraduate student in the US but looking seriously into some master's programs at European universities for the international experience, cost difference in my field, and exposure ...
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Are hobbies in the CV detrimental?
I have a serious, artistic hobby and I write an application for a scientific job. The hobby is music. I studied music for three years, but didn't conclude, because I decided to pursue a scientific ...
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What protections exist in the European Union against discrimination in an educational institution?
For those who aren't familiar with it, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act ("504" for short) is the U.S. law that protects the civil rights of students with disabilities at institutions that receive ...
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PhD. in the US directly after European BSc., or is it better to go for a MSc. at first? [duplicate]
I'm currently in the final year of my BSc. in physics and the second year of my BSc. in mathematics at a university in german-speaking Europe. I'll have my degrees finished in summer 2018.
Eventually, ...
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non-US PhD's with extensive course work [closed]
I think I understand the general difference between US and European PhD.
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GRE is compulsory to get admitted to any PhD programs.
First we get admitted to the institution.
Need to do extensive ...
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Is a PhD from a developing country worth paying for?
In my country, Egypt, some well-known institutes offer PhD degrees. I want to apply for a PhD program in biostatistics for which I will certainly pay a lot of money.
How much would such a program ...
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France/USA collaboration funding for young researcher? [closed]
I am a French citizen, I defended my PhD in Paris in November 2014, and I am working as a post-doctoral researcher in the US since December 2014. I am working in between Astrophysics and Computer ...
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How does PhD candidate salary compares between differen European countries, and the USA? [closed]
I would like to know which is the salary average of a PhD candidate position in chemistry in different countries of Europe or in USA.
I know that in Germany and France the salaries are around 1300€ ...
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ECTS credits for US teaching credentials
In the southern United States, one of the general requirements for teaching a given course is to have 18 semester hours at the graduate level.
I currently have 12 graduate hours in two separate ...
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Should you contact professors at universities you plan on applying to for graduate studies in mathematics? [duplicate]
I am currently applying to graduate school in mathematics. In the last year of undergraduate study I have read many papers and books by experienced mathematicians, and with the help of my honours ...
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Can I be admitted to a master's in the USA after a 3-year European bachelor's program?
I am an Indian citizen and I'm planning to go for my bachelors to Germany. Since schooling in Germany is 13 years in length, I'll study 1 year in India before going there. I wanted to ask that after ...
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Which countries have funding opportunities like ERC Advanced Grant?
The eligibility of ERC Advanced Grant is very interesting, everyone from anywhere can submit a proposal, and upon approval he should work in a host institution within European Union. This gives an ...
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