Amelia Watkins-Smith, Author at The PhD Place

Looking for guidance on pursuing a PhD in the social sciences? This article outlines two main routes to obtaining a PhD: applying to a pre-existing program or creating and proposing an original research project, and offers advice on how to find supervisors, create proposals, and apply for funding.

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Non-Academic Job Interviews: 4 Questions to Get Ready For

Are you taking the first steps into careers outside of academia? Anxious about selling yourself to a new audience post-PhD? This is normal, but with the right preparation you can knock your interview out of the park and stand out from the crowd! This article guides you through four important questions to prepare your answers for.

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PhD Survival Tips – Advice for PhD Life

Onur Cem Aygın shares advice for PhD researchers based on his doctoral journey.

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Applications and Funding

Career and Networking

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