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.
Part 2 of an atypical guide to getting a PhD, structured as ten tips. This article highlights a 10-year trek to a bachelor’s degree and a much-delayed 3.5-year sprint to a doctorate – all before age 50!
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Navigating the unexpected departure of her advisor, Claire shares her tips on dealing with the challenges of this uncertainty during her PhD.
Discover what life has to offer after completing a PhD as Aly Flint reflects on her experience as an Early Career Researcher. After looking for work in the academic job market, Flint found The Brilliant Club, which offers rewarding and flexible work teaching university-style short courses to secondary school students, allowing her to create bespoke courses based on her current research.
Navigating the unexpected departure of her advisor, Claire shares her tips on dealing with the challenges of this uncertainty during her PhD.
Learn how to get university funding for online courses. Real examples + a letter template to request support for your training.
What is it like to be a PhD researcher in Law? Rebecca Hall tells us about her experiences as a research council funded first year PhD student, six months in.
How do you get from the first day of your PhD program to a functional dissertation proposal in two years? In this article, a now-Associate Professor discusses how they used every class to funnel down their PhD proposal while reading widely. *Results may vary.
This article provides strategies and considerations for PhD students with ADHD to manage life beyond coursework and dissertation writing. The article suggests reflecting on how busy you need to be, talking to supervisors and committee members about ADHD, proactively managing rejection sensitivity, and streamlining life outside of doctoral studies.
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.
