How do I get a PhD supervisor?
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How do I get a PhD supervisor?
To find a potential supervisor:
- Find the school or research institute that is most relevant to your area of interest.
- Browse through the staff profiles on the school or institute website.
- Check the procedure for contacting the potential supervisor with your initial enquiry or research proposal.
How do I contact a prospective PHD advisor?
Do visit the professor’s website if they have one. Go to their “prospective student” or “contact me” sections. Sometimes, professors leave minute details here, such as “while writing an email, send me the name of your favourite book as well” to gauge whether or not a student has spent some time researching them.
Why do PhD programs require interviews?
Some institutions require interviews with potential candidates to gauge an applicant’s fit and whether they exhibit enough commitment, enthusiasm and discipline to complete a Ph.D. program. A Ph.D. interview also allows a candidate to meet the program’s advisors and learn more about the institution.
How to write an email to a PhD supervisor?
We recommend you to always use a clear and catchy subject line. For example, “Request for research supervision Fall 2019”, “Request for PhD supervision”, “Request for MS supervision” or “Prospective PhD Student”. 2. Greetings Your email should be formal and start with Dear Dr._____,
Can I attach a CV to an email to a professor?
Don’t attach anything other than CV because adding too many files can end up your email into the spam folder. After 2 weeks, you can send a reminder email to the professor if you don’t g et any reply (Also read these 10 points and how to make academic CV) .
What inspired you to pursue your PhD?
Discuss any specific examples that inspired you to pursue your Ph.D. Example: “When I was earning my master’s degree, I tutored first-year students and quickly realized that I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others. I also feel comfortable and energized in an academic environment.