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Q: What tip would you have liked to have known in your beginning(s) in research?

Detailed question-For example, which courses or skills you must do or know – and any other helpful tip!

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Hi Andres! Welcome to the forum and thanks for posting such an interesting question. In fact, we…

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Q: Do we get a certificate for participation in (your) webinars?

  • Asked on May 27, 2020

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Thanks for your interest in our webinars. However, no, we do not provide certificates for our…

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Q: Is it a good idea to present a chapter from my PhD dissertation at an international conference and develop it into a full-length journal article?

Detailed question-I am a recent PhD graduate who needs presentation experience at (inter)national conferences and published journal articles ASAP. So, I submitted an abstract (based on a…
  • Asked on April 29, 2020

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You have provided a detailed outline of your situation, posing your query toward the end…

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Q: Is it possible to write a thesis and obtain a doctoral degree without going to graduate school?

Detailed question-I quit my university (master course) 15 years ago, just before completion (graduation). I am presently working at a research institution (since about a year). I think…

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It is commendable that you are considering getting a master’s or doctoral degree while working…

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Q: How do I defend my research?

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It is not clear what you mean by “defend research.” It could mean either defending your thesis …

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Q: Would you agree that nowadays it is difficult to get a job even with a PhD?

Detailed question-Nowadays, getting a job is difficult even when you have a PhD. So, most people work in temporary positions. Agree?

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Postdocs face several challenges these days in following a career in research or academia,…

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Q: How can I participate in academic activities in the future?

Detailed question-I am very interested in the publishing process. So, I hope to act as an active member.
  • Asked on December 25, 2019

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Your question is not very clear. It seems you would like to know how you can be an active member here or of the…

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Q: How do I organize my thoughts and begin writing for my multidisciplinary research?

Detailed question-I am doing multidisciplinary research, but am having difficulty in writing. I feel unfocused due to insufficient knowledge. Any suggestions on how I can organize my…
  • Asked on December 21, 2019

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You have asked multiple questions and also touched upon various challenges. From what I understand, you are finding it…

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Q: I seem to have lost focus on my research topic for almost 5 years now. What could be wrong?

Detailed question-Not sure if it is me or my supervisor. We have only sat down twice in the course of my project to talk about the project.

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In your question, you have talked about two issues, that there has been no focus in your research for almost five years and that your…

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Q: Which is a better career path after PhD: academia or an industry job?

Detailed question-Need post-PhD job advice.

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This is a common concern among PhD students across the world. However, note that we can only…

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