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What could happen if my university loses its R2 status?
This post is a bit of a follow up to my prior post on the Clinical Psychology Ph.D program losing funding and (eventually) getting cut sometime in the future. From what I'm reading about public or ...
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If I ask a question that turns out to be something basic I'm missing can it damage my reputation?
I'm a PhD student and I'm getting started in the field I want to work on after I finish my PhD. There were some very important works done by a very experienced researcher and collaborators that I've ...
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Msc in popular field in less reputed university or not so popular field but in well recognized school [closed]
Suppose someone can decide between:
doing a Master in a university that has low rank but has one very active Prof in Machine Learning for example where there are good number of PhD positions to apply ...
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Is it better having a bad PhD done or having no PhD?
I'm close to the end of a troubled PhD experience. However this closeness might be extended to the infinite if I would get to the point of having something that is good enough.
I might be too self-...
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Can lewd pictures and videos that non-consensually ended up on porn sites hurt my career in academia/industry? [duplicate]
I was involved in some not-safe-for-work (NSFW) photoshoots and amateur videos with a photographer in my undergrad (in the US) when I was going through a rough time. The media include my face in them (...
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What is the difference between doing a PhD in a small university versus a big reputed university in Germany? [closed]
Take for example Brandenberg University of Technology versus Technical University of Darmstadt.
Does the size of a university play any role in someone's PhD research experience in Germany?
What ...
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What should I do during my PhD program to get a faculty position right after PhD, and how can I accomplish them? (Field: Statistics)
I am starting my PhD next year (2019), and I have some concerns.
I recall one of my Professors from my undergrad years was telling me that in my field (statistics), excellent Statistics PhD graduates ...
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Can I get into a top school C.S. Ph.D. program with a Master's from a lower ranking university?
Is it possible, and what are the chances of doing so, to get into a Computer Science Ph.D. program at a top school like e.g. the U of Toronto with a Master's degree (say, with excellent academic ...
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How can a prospective PhD student know beforehand which universities have the most reputable teams/supervisors?
I am interested in astronomy/astrophysics and cosmology. It is my understanding that choosing the best supervisor/team to work with for the PHD is more crucial than choosing the best (and most ...
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For PhD, prestigious fellowship at university with poor infrastructure, or prestigious university? [closed]
Two PhD positions were offered to me:
EPFL in Lausanne (Switzerland)
In Italy, through a H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship.
I know that Marie Curie are quite prestigious, but also EPFL is ...
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Can an applicant with undergrad degree from a school that is poorly regarded be seriously considered for admission to PhD at a top business school?
Background:
I did not go to college after high school straight away. When I was finally ready (at 26), I enrolled at the infamous University of Phoenix and got to it. This was during the time ...
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How does having a PhD from Latin America impact an academic career in mathematics in the US?
Due to my wife’s job, we’re moving to a country in Latin America (Brazil). I’m finishing my undergraduate in mathematics in the US and I’m starting to think about applying for PhD positions.
How does ...
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Can leaked nude pictures damage one's academic career?
I have an ex who has posted nude photos of me online in the past, linked to my online social media, and posted my full name and where I live. I am concerned he may do so again once he finds out I'm ...
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Is the professor's reputation taken into consideration by the admissions committee when they read her/his recommendation letter
I worked as an RA and a TA with a professor, therefore I am hoping for a solid recommendation letter. However, I am concerned if the admissions committee would run a background check on the professor ...
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Does doing a PhD in a small/simple university make sense after getting a Master's from a very prestigious school?
I got a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from a school which is among the top ranked of Europe. Nevertheless, this is a pure coincidence, I did it here because it was the closest to my home.
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