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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When is a PhD student ready for their dissertation proposal?
I recognize that the answer varies by country, subject and possibly even by program so I will narrow it down to the best of my ability. I am looking for answers from US academics in computer science, ...
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Change PhD for better living conditions?
tl;dr How to handle the situation of transferring PhDs due to living conditions without destroying supervisor relationship? I have already talked to them and they are not happy with the idea.
I'm ...
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When do you know things are actually going poorly in graduate school?
There's a question that's been on my mind for quite some time. I have tried to broach discussions about it in the past, but admittedly made it about myself individually or related it to my background. ...
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Can I use questions from a published study when the questions haven't been published as a standalone measure? (PhD psychology research)
I'm a PhD candidate researching and evaluating the impact of interventions on children and young people. An existing published study that closely aligns with my own topic created a series of questions ...
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10 minute PhD presentation on previous research experience
I have a PhD interview soon and I was asked to make a 10-15 minute presentation on my research work. As I am preparing the powerpoint presentation for the same, I am confused whether to put the ...
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Why should I meet my advisor even if I have nothing to report?
On Ravi Vakil's page for potential students, he states
I like to meet my students every week (except for exceptional weeks, of which there are many). You may prefer not to meet in a given week if you ...
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How would a record of a misdemeanor traffic violation affect post-Ph.D job prospects?
I was clocked going 21 MPH over the posted speed limit on a 65 MPH highway when I wasn't paying attention and was cited by the police. The police thankfully only cited me for going 5 MPH over the ...
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Is it possible to complete a Phd on your own?
Suppose you can't ask for anyone's help with anything at all in your research, but you'll be able to get any online/offline book/material and funds you want to study.You have been given a topic to ...
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The number 1 thing that folks notice about me is my lack of confidence. They think its unusual despite how far I've come in my education. Why is that? [closed]
I'm soon to be a 4.5th year Ph.D candidate in Experimental Psychology who is currently completing an internship where only 9/90 candidates were accepted in this case. I'm one of four who had no pre-...
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How to Address a PhD Student in an Email: Mr. or Dr.?
I am preparing to send an email to a PhD student and am unsure of the appropriate title to use in my greeting. Is it more appropriate to address them as Mr./Ms. or as Dr., considering they are still ...
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Why Do Some American Universities Prefer Direct PhD Programs Over Master's for International Students?
In exploring graduate programs in the United States, I've noticed a trend where several universities offer fewer Master's programs for international students and instead have a larger number of direct ...
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What is the chances of me getting into top 20 university in US with low gpa? (ranking from US News) [duplicate]
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I'm a year 1 undergrad at The University of Hong Kong under the faculty of Engineering. My CGPA is 3.0-3.3/4.3 and converted to 3.5x - 3.6x/4.0 with WES GPA Convertor (free version, I did ...
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What are job options after Phd in theoretical physics excluding academia
I am planning to do phd in theoretical physics at IISc( Indian Institute of Science), but my M.Sc and B.Sc are from very average universities which downgrades my profile. Even if i manage to get post-...
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What kind of publications can I submit on my own without the need of supervisors approval?
I am a geology PhD student and would like to publish some writings to academia to improve my profile, I do not aim for high-impact journals. I would like to publish by myself only because my ...
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Would a PhD from Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand be accepted in the US?
I am planning to apply for a PhD program outside of the US but would like to know (I am not going for medical school, and assuming that the programs and universities are accredited in their respective ...
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