Promoting the PhD lifestyle to college students – and supporting people who choose it

Promoting the PhD life to students – and supporting those who choose it
Said fund provides full support to faculty members getting into PhD programmes in the Philippines and abroad. … Others, content in their tenured job (tenure here only requires a Masters and one peer-reviewed publication) just do not have the drive.
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How Can I Get This Horrible Song Out of My Head?
How Can I Get This Horrible Song Out of My Head? We know that some people are more susceptible to earworms than others, but according to research from James J Kellaris, PhD at the University of Cincinnatti, nearly all of us (about 98%) have had a song …
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Grabbing the initiative to kick-start your career in scientific research
A PhD in particular is a significant commitment, and the decision to study for one should not be taken lightly. When a potential applicant asks me about applying for a PhD programme, the advice I give them is to get some research experience. The day-to …
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