The financial struggle in academia is not hidden, still many graduate students want to pursue a research career. US offers best research labs and institutions to attract aspiring PhD researchers from all over the world. Its your right to ask about highest PhD stipends offered in the US because PhD is a long journey and … Read more
Overall, the highest paying PhDs can not only give you the opportunity to secure higher PhD stipends and research fellowships and funding, they can definitely help you transition to the industry by making you eligible for lucrative jobs that need your particular skill set. Such PhDs can help you attain more credibility and say in … Read more
If you are planning a PhD abroad now wonder you are searching for the term “Which country pays PhD students the best?”. This post has the detail answer to your quest. Overall, the country paying the best PhD stipend is Norway. Norway on average offers $54935 as a PhD stipend. It’s good considering the average … Read more
First, to get into an Oxford PhD (DPhil) you are at least expected to have (a) 1st Class or Summa Cum Laude master’s or bachelor’s degree. Second, you need a unique and convincing (b) research proposal as well as a (c) personal statement. Finally, you need to get a (d) prospective DPhil supervisor’s support for … Read more
Although 92% of UK PhD supervisors agree that doctoral students should be provided funding, self-funding a PhD is the norm in many fields of study. When deciding to self-fund a PhD in the UK you need to make a careful analysis of (i) the post-PhD career prospects, (ii) the job opportunities a PhD can open … Read more
How do I apply for a PhD in the UK? In a nutshell, these are the best steps you can take to ensure a free PhD in the UK. Read More: 10 things top UK universities look for in PhD applicants? What documents are needed for PhD application? When should I apply for PhD UK? … Read more
Here are the minimum requirements you need to provide while applying for a PhD in the UK as an international PhD student However, I found that these minimum requirements are just a benchmark, considering the competition in the UK and you as an international PhD student you may need to stand out from the crowd … Read more
In a nutshell, if you are an international PhD applicant and want to get a PhD in the UK you must understand that it is a tedious journey. Overall, these are the major reasons why getting a doctorate from top UK universities is hard for an international student. Merit Doctoral funding is allocated on the … Read more
The first thing that came to my mind while I was planning to apply for a PhD in the UK was this daunting question: What are the chances for an international student like me to get into a funded PhD in the UK? Like you, I too have many doubts about the strengths of my … Read more
A UK professor when hiring you for a PhD project actively examines your reasons to do the PhD, especially, in the context of the selected research topic. She may also be interested in the prospects of developing research compatibility as well as personal compatibility with you. Further, your ability to perform the research independently can … Read more
In a nutshell, as an international PhD student in the UK under a tier-4 visa, you are allowed to work part-time. However, you need to confirm that your university, funding body, and your prospective PhD supervisor agree on a part-time work option. Further, the number of hours you work part-time as well as the kind … Read more
As an international applicant, you may have several concerns and questions while planning your PhD in the UK. Let’s take a look at them one by one. 1. Is a UK PhD easy or hard? You may be thinking that a UK PhD is easy to do or not. The question arises compared to what? … Read more
In short, you can pursue many different paths after your PhD in the UK. As an international student, you are allowed to stay in the UK for a good period of time. You can use this work permit option to find employment opportunities in the UK. Data shows that international PhD graduates in the UK … Read more
In a nutshell, you can win a fully-funded PhD studentship in the UK as an international student if : (a) your master’s grades are higher than average PhD applicants in the UK, (b) you have relevant research experience and references, (c) your research proposal addresses the apparent as well as concealed needs of the professor … Read more
In a nutshell, the two most popular ways to fund a PhD as an international student in the UK are (a) PhD studentships- fiercely competitive for international students and (b) external PhD funding options which can be found both in the UK as well as in the home country. Please note that by funding I … Read more
