How do I choose my PhD guide?
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How do I choose my PhD guide?
Finding the Right PhD – A Step by Step Guide to Selecting the Best Doctorate for You
- Take your time.
- Decide what kind of doctorate you’re looking for.
- Pick a project that pairs passion with practicality.
- Research your research.
- Try before you buy.
- Think about your research environment.
- Talk to potential supervisors.
How do I write a potential PhD supervisor?
They’ll usually mention whether they’re currently accepting supervisees – and what academic areas they’re keen to supervise PhD students in….First email to a PhD supervisor
- Include a clear subject line.
- Introduce yourself.
- Explain your intent.
- Summarise your interest.
- Sign off professionally.
How do you get the most out of Your PhD supervisor?
“It might sound obvious,” says Jim Hough, director of the Institute for Gravitational Research at the University of Glasgow, “but it’s amazing how many students don’t do that.” John Cowpe, a second-year PhD student from the University of Salford, agrees. “To get the most from your supervisor, you have to be interested in what they do.
What skills do you need for a PhD supervisor?
Excellent organisational skills – both on your part and your supervisor’s part – are key to succeeding at a PhD. You’ll want a supervisor that is clear with their expectations, giving you deadlines where necessary but also having some flexibility that takes your personal situation into account.
How can I find out more about other supervisees?
Other supervisees – Find out what kind of work the supervisor has previously been (or is currently) involved in. You can normally see a list of current research students on a department website, for example. Are they engaged in similar work to you?
Is it hard to choose a supervisor?
“Choosing a supervisor is tricky because you don’t know much about them until you start working with them,” says Lewis Wolpert, professor of biology at University College London. “Instead, start by choosing a problem that interests you – it’s easier to do and just as important.”