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72 votes
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Why do so many PhDs choose to join academia instead of industry given the pay in academia is considerably lower and the workload is much heavier? [closed]

19 votes
4 answers
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Should I put the papers that I contributed only a little to on my CV

12 votes
2 answers
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What should I do if I find a mistake after I submitted the camera-ready paper?

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4 answers
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Can the patent and paper have different authors (assume they include the same content)?

11 votes
6 answers
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Should a thesis cite a published paper that originates from the thesis Itself?

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4 answers
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What should I do if advisor asks me to move to another university or lab for strange reasons?

8 votes
2 answers
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Can I publish my thesis content with a new affiliation although the work was mostly done in the previous institution?

6 votes
3 answers
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Should I cite the reference if I have already cited it in the previous paragraph?

4 votes
3 answers
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Is using the relatives’ friend’s recommendation inappropriate?

4 votes
3 answers
1k views

Would being a teaching assistant influence your research?

3 votes
1 answer
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Is it ok to add new details to the camera-ready version of the conference paper?

3 votes
2 answers
3k views

What is the difference between the promoter and the advisor?

3 votes
3 answers
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Should I mention that I quit my job and give up good salary to take a PhD degree in the personal statement?

3 votes
1 answer
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Should I argue with the conference chairs in this situation?

3 votes
2 answers
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Did the Harvard president really plagiarize, or was it just an omission of citation? [closed]

2 votes
1 answer
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How to decide authorship order in this situation?

2 votes
3 answers
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Pros and cons of having a Ph.D. advisor who is (possibly) younger than me [closed]

2 votes
1 answer
2k views

Should I mention the title of my published paper in a personal statement even though this paper is not in a top level?

2 votes
1 answer
1k views

Can a co-first authored paper be part of my thesis?

2 votes
5 answers
4k views

Choosing Between Postdoc Offers: Prestigious Institution vs. Favorable Conditions?

2 votes
2 answers
2k views

Is it okay to mention the potential advisor's name in my personal statement?

2 votes
1 answer
1k views

In computer science, which place should corresponding author be listed?

1 vote
1 answer
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Is there a conflict of interest between me and the university if I get paid on teaching others how to apply for the PhD positions in my university?

1 vote
1 answer
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Is it unethical to change the affiliation of a published chapter from my PhD thesis after candidature?

1 vote
1 answer
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Is failing to cite similar work in a conference submission considered unethical?

1 vote
1 answer
153 views

When reapplying, does it pose negative effect in the admission process if you use the similar personal statement?

1 vote
1 answer
264 views

Is it worth it to accept this PhD scholarship?

1 vote
2 answers
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How to cite the terminology that has different meanings in different contexts but with the same name?

1 vote
0 answers
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What's the difference of personal statement for funding and for admission?

1 vote
1 answer
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If you really don't have much project experience, how to list your project descriptions when applying for a Ph.D. position?