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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Recognition among research development blogs
Jobs.ac.uk caters specially for the academic community. Although, mainly geared towards advertising and marketing jobs in research and academic institutes, the portal has valuable information for researchers. The jobs.ac.uk blogs try to complement this and provide further personal insight. The … Read More
Publishing before the PhD
The PhD process involves producing publishable research. However, does that also imply that one should publish before submitting the thesis? There are a growing number of reasons to do so: Most university guidelines themselves encourage publications based on the undergoing … Read More
Tagged: publishing, Research
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Summer Schools
As the summers approach, not only is the tennis and cricket seasons here but so is the time for summer schools. Doctoral summer schools are regularly held in various scientific fields where top researchers are invited to give shirt intense … Read More
Tagged: summer school
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Choosing a research job
Choosing a research job right after a PhD is tricky business. There are so many factors to take into account. 1. Country: One might have to stay in one country out of necessity (family requirements/immigration requirements etc.) or one may … Read More
Finding out about research job openings
Research job openings can occur at ‘random’ times and one has to be on one’s toes to find out. Sometimes, one finds out only too late or right before the deadline. So what is the best way to find out … Read More
Tagged: finding out, research job openings
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PhDs: flexibility vs structure
The main requirement of a PhD is to submit a publishable research thesis at the end. Certain PhD programs have compulsory coursework in the first year. However, most PhDs in the UK require no coursework. Then what do PhD students … Read More
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PhD examination
The PhD examination process can be a mysterious process for many. In some countries, the candidate has to publicly give a lecture on the thesis and defend the thesis and the defence is supervised by an examination committee. Since I … Read More
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