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Typically start by seeking for open PhD positions. Usually they're advertised on online via linkedin, or even in their university websites. - David
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I would say support from your research group and from your supervisor is crucial. - David
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Before you apply for a PhD, what is really important is actually to build your profile. - David
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I already have already prepared the requirements are ready, but the process that was difficult for my experience is the visa requirements due to the nature of my job I'm located in difficult to travel areas. - Meikko
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In the case of Monash, there is a requirement of getting professional development hours that are done to help you succeed in your PhD. - Meikko
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It is important before starting to apply to really know if you want a PhD. Discerning your "why's". - Meikko
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Being in a community, whether it's your research group, your friends, your housemates. It's a good bedrock your sanity. You know when you're away from your friends and family. - Cha
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Bumping up your CV before applying is very important as your past work may be influential to what you can take for PhD. - Pamela
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It's really for people who can live without having too much structure in your life and is able to discipline oneself. - Pamela
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Yes, same like so much of your success as a PhD student depends on your supervisor. Choosing the right supervisor should really be your your priority. - Pamela
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I think the philosophy behind the PhD programmes is different depending on the country. - Pamela
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It's a hiring process. I mean, especially if you've applied several times because there's a lot of emotional labour involved in the application ---
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to have proper your referees, and if you don't make it the first round, you have to talk to them again and say, can they have another reference. So you really need to be nice to be strict, because it's a tiring tiring process.
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I submitted the certification that the medium of instruction in UP is English, but apparently they didn't accept it and I got a conditional offer if I pass the English proficiency exam to either TOEFL or IELTS. - Neil
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Before emailing him research through Google Scholar and then look at the topics of his research. Then I mentioned in my email that I want to do research in these topics, which is really in line with what he's doing. - Neil
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For the cover letter I actually just put some personal touches on, depending on the research interests of supervisor. To highlight your professional experience and present research and publications, and how your research interests match your supervisors.
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I think a lot of PhD aspirants, choose the university first, then choose a department, then choose the professor but it's really the other way around. Find that person who's really doing research in the field that you're interested in. And, you know, we're work from there.
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It's really the work experience and the publications. There is an expectation for everyone applying for high grades, but it's really the point difference is really the work experience and the publications. - Pamela
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So there's a difference between doing a PhD early on your career and when you're already established your career. - Cha
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