Category: Your Academic Journey

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.

Academic Careers

Death by a Thousand Semesters: Are Academic Careers as All-Consuming as People Say?

The stress and all-consuming nature of pursuing an academic career is often detailed in social media posts and anecdotal tales. Whilst it is useful for PhD students to understand the perils of careers in academia, this article provides further context for some of the issues surrounding progression in the academic profession. It runs through five factors that impact on how all-consuming academic careers can be, ultimately advising you to progress in academia at your own pace.

The #1 Reason Papers Get Rejected (and How to Avoid It)

Asking Your University to Pay for Online Training

How to Use SciSpace Library to Organise and Understand Your Research

Turning Research Papers into a Podcast: Productivity Hacks

PhD Wisdom from ‘The Thesis Whisperer’ Inger Mewburn: Working Sustainably, AI Panic, and Careers Hope

When Dreams Fall Apart: Mental Health and New Beginnings in Academia and Beyond

‘Spectral Schedules’ in Postdoctoral Applications: The Case for Transparency and Consistency in Academic Hiring

PhD in Later Life: It’s Never Too Late To Be a Student

The Journey to Authenticity in Academia

Using AI Tools to Support Your PhD: How SciSpace Can Help (ad)

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Rejection, Self-Worth, and Persistence: Making the Most of a PhD in Your Home Country

In this motivational article, the author reflects on their journey to securing a PhD in their home country of Nigeria after rejections abroad. They have come to see this redirection as a blessing in disguise. The article emphasises the importance of persistence and making the most of opportunities available to you, wherever that may be.

Applications and Funding

How Being Rejected from Harvard Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me

Follow Marco T.P. Gontijo’s journey as he applied to PhD programs, received the prestigious Fulbright scholarship, and was accepted into a PhD program at Duke University in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology.

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The Journey to Authenticity in Academia

‘If a PhD is to be an ordeal – and indeed, it is – then let it be an ordeal wherein you find meaning in something that is true to yourself’. This article explores the feelings of imposter syndrome and the pressures to follow academic trends at the start of your PhD journey, disconnecting you from your true interests. A translation project helped the author realise the value of embracing his authentic self and focusing on what truly resonates with him. By shifting to linguistics and translation studies, the author found fulfilment and meaning in his research.

Applications and Funding

“We Regret To Inform You That Your PhD Application Has Been Successful…” A Short Story On The Challenges Of Finding A PhD Scholarship

Dr Chris Thompson shares his experience of pursuing a PhD scholarship which was more challenging than doing a PhD itself. He talks about the emotional impact of rejection letters and the moments when he hit rock bottom.

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Applying for a PhD Abroad: How to Thrive as an International Student

Are you applying for a PhD program in a new country and feeling overwhelmed? This article offers some top tips on how to successfully navigate the international waters to help yourself thrive abroad! Important considerations include researching the right country/university fit for you, giving plenty of time to getting a residence permit, and helping yourself feel part of a community in your new city.

Applications and Funding

Advice for Passing the Comprehensive Exam

In this article, Kristin Hynes describes her experience of comprehensive exams (required by some US universities.) With 5 tips, Kristin shares how other students can be successful in this part of the admissions process.

Experiences

Using AI Tools to Support Your PhD: How SciSpace Can Help (ad)

Interested in Artificial Intelligence tools to supercharge your PhD experience? Look no further than SciSpace for AI assistance dedicated to academic research. This article guides you through the different ways that SciSpace can help you.

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Why I Love Using Paperpile For Reference Management (Ad)

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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Death by a Thousand Semesters: Are Academic Careers as All-Consuming as People Say?

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The #1 Reason Papers Get Rejected (and How to Avoid It)

Asking Your University to Pay for Online Training

How to Use SciSpace Library to Organise and Understand Your Research

Turning Research Papers into a Podcast: Productivity Hacks

PhD Wisdom from ‘The Thesis Whisperer’ Inger Mewburn: Working Sustainably, AI Panic, and Careers Hope

When Dreams Fall Apart: Mental Health and New Beginnings in Academia and Beyond

‘Spectral Schedules’ in Postdoctoral Applications: The Case for Transparency and Consistency in Academic Hiring

PhD in Later Life: It’s Never Too Late To Be a Student

The Journey to Authenticity in Academia

Using AI Tools to Support Your PhD: How SciSpace Can Help (ad)

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Rejection, Self-Worth, and Persistence: Making the Most of a PhD in Your Home Country

How Being Rejected from Harvard Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me

The Journey to Authenticity in Academia

“We Regret To Inform You That Your PhD Application Has Been Successful…” A Short Story On The Challenges Of Finding A PhD Scholarship

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Advice for Passing the Comprehensive Exam

Using AI Tools to Support Your PhD: How SciSpace Can Help (ad)

Why I Love Using Paperpile For Reference Management (Ad)

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