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Asking Your University to Pay for Online Training
Learn how to get university funding for online courses. Real examples + a letter template to request support for your training.
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Learn how to get university funding for online courses. Real examples + a letter template to request support for your training.
Explore the world of doctoral research and academia with insights, tips, and guidance for prospective and current PhD students. Navigate the challenges and rewards of the doctoral journey.
Relocating for a PhD and academic career is often not only required of the candidate but their partners and/or children, too. How do we acknowledge and amplify the experiences of “the trailing spouse and families” while also creating systemic change that would make academic career moves more feasible and fulfilling for all involved?
Discover essential strategies to secure funding and master the art of crafting successful applications, ensuring that your academic aspirations are supported by the financial resources you need.
A former history MA graduate, Jim Hulbert, recounts how he went from traveling to working, and returning to academia. After some years of working, he decided to pursue a PhD, a journey that was jumpstarted during the COVID-19 pandemic when he was furloughed from work.
Unlock career opportunities and expand your professional network with our resources. Discover strategies for career growth, job search, networking, and enhancing your professional development.
Learn how to get university funding for online courses. Real examples + a letter template to request support for your training.
Explore essential tips and proven methodologies to excel in your academic writing, research, and presentation skills. We’ll help you navigate the path to academic success and guide you through the intricacies of composing your thesis.
In this reflective article, Gemma Rides shares her PhD experience so far and provides advice for new PhD students. She discusses the importance of talking to supervisors and other students, getting into a routine, celebrating small achievements, and remembering that a PhD is more than just writing a thesis.
Discover how a PhD student turned to Paperpile to manage the chaos of storing and referencing papers, with the online tool helping them save, sort and access papers with ease.
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