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Q: Do I have a chance at being accepted into a cancer bio PhD despite my GPA?

Detailed question-I have a 3.4 GPA and 3.57 major GPA. I have been doing research for 2.5 years and have worked on four projects (having developed two out of those four). Do I have a shot…
  • Asked on September 19, 2020

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Q: For my published article, can I change the format of the table showing the results of my analysis for sharing online?

Detailed question-The format of the table that I have previously presented seems a bit distracting. I just intend to make it more organised and presentable. I do not intend to change the…

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Welcome back, Safaa! And congrats on being published! From your previous queries, we understand…

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Q: Are there scientific communities for the humanities?

Detailed question-Do scholars of the humanities also have their own scientific communities - to check, share, and discuss the studies conducted within their fields?
  • Asked on September 1, 2020

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There are indeed communities of researchers in the Humanities. Many universities have communities comprising researchers from their faculty. Institutions funding…

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Q: Should you share a grant proposal idea in an interview - if it's not a grant proposal interview?

Detailed question-Early [career] researchers (ECRs) have tons of ideas, and they hop from postdoc to postdoc in different groups. How bad/good is it to share a grant idea in the…

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Hello Oindrila – Welcome to the forum! And straight away, you ask a very pertinent question. Yes, as with actual research, there is the fear of getting scooped when…

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Q: What are the different areas of writing for a journal?

Detailed question-I want to start journal writing. Right now, I know of only a few areas in which a journal is more likely to accept publishing, such as articles and letters. Can blogging…

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Hello Kuldeep – Welcome to the forum! So, it seems you are presently interested in writing as a science communicator rather than as a researcher. If so, yes, journal…

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Q: How does one write an email application for a master's thesis or dissertation?

Detailed question-A master's student is required to pursue their dissertation/thesis under a professor at any institution in the same country or abroad. For this, what are the various…

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Hello Mitanshu – Welcome to the forum! We’ve turned your query over to some of our PhD experts. Hopefully, you’ll hear from them soon.

Until then, you may…

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Q: How can I become a reviewer for Editage?

Detailed question-I am interested in joining the team of reviewers at Editage. What are the requirements of becoming an Editage reviewer?
  • Asked on July 28, 2020

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Hello. Thanks for your interest in a role as a reviewer with Editage. Please note that this is Editage Insights, the part of Editage that looks at supporting…

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Q: Are there any gifted and talented student experts available?

Detailed question-I am interested in the area of gifted and talented students. Are there any such?
  • Asked on July 27, 2020

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Your question is not very clear. Are you looking for gifted and talented students to collaborate with? Are you looking for experts on gifted and talented students? …

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Q: How can postdocs manage finances?

Detailed question-The postdoctoral stipend is a modest one, and it is difficult to sustain on it for several years. And if your life expenses during this phase involve starting a family,…
  • Asked on July 20, 2020

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That’s a very pertinent question. [Incidentally, we’ve made one small but important edit to the question. We’ve removed the ‘not’ before ‘modest,’ because that would…

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Q: As a woman candidate, how should you best present yourself for female-preferred positions?

Detailed question-When searching for next career options, you find some positions prefer female/women candidates. How can you bring forward [present] yourself as a female by just…
  • Asked on July 20, 2020

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The good thing is that, in this case, the playing field is level. So, you don’t have to worry…

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