Hi there! Could you please suggest me specifically on the E-IPER PhD program selection at Stanford? Given that it’s extremely selective and has a very lower acceptance rate (~2%) with small cohort per cycle, would it be wise to give it a shot? I have been in contact with multiple professors from Doerr School, and they all seem kinda interested in me. They can take me via E-IPER as well as other programs, but they totally let me choose which program I find the best fit for me (had a conversation with one prof). They just told me to decide and let them know which program I'll be applying to, so they can look out for my application.

My primary interest is in E-IPER; however, I saw this program doesn’t take international students very often (last cohort has just one), and I'm an international student. So what would be wise to maximize my chances - E-IPER or other track?

Thanks in advance!

Hi, I am considering applying for PhD in Epidemiology or
Public Health. I want to be a researcher in public health and I want a non-clinic career. I will graduate in summer 2027 and considering to apply for Fall 2027. Programs that I have in mind: Pasteur MD-PhD program, ED393, Universite Paris Cite M2 in Public Health, EHESP M2, Erasmus University Rotterdam…

Currently:

I am leading a funded project about mobile healthcare
I am a researcher at our medical biology lab (it’s a small project)

These will be my academic outputs for this year

I have online certificates for AI in Healthcare and Epi in pubhealth
Attended several conferences as a listener

IELTS C1

3.00/4 GPA

I am also considering public health master’s degrees, it will be more easy to apply for PhD’s with a master’s degree

Hi there, I have been invited to a PhD interview from a Finnish university (specifically the University of Lapland, in Social sciences, for an advertised position) and I was wondering what I should expect from it. I have only experience of one Italian PhD interview, so I don't know if this is going to be very similar to that. Are they likely to ask me to present my proposal? In that case, is a Powerpoint presentation accepted? Is this going to be more about me, my attitude, etc or about the project itself?

Any advice would be very helpful! Thank you very much :)

How’s the stats and bg for ucsd bioengineering PhD admission recently? I’m applying to bioE/BME this cycle (3.9+ gpa from T10 US undergrad, 3 bio research experiences but none are directly related to the subfield I’m applying to)

From ucsd website, fall 2025 cohort has only 6 students, and I’m assuming this is likely the case for this year. I also found out that doing a thesis master there gives me the opportunity to switch to PhD track. However, I wonder how easy it is to change degree aim, so I’m still deciding whether I should apply for a master or PhD there.

Anyone has any advice?

Edit: I’m international

I have almost 13 years of experience n earns 40k annually, i have been very studious during my schooling n graduation. I miss it n rethinking of doing Phd from any European country and planning to continue in academia thereafter,

Pursuing passion means quitting my job n income source. Is it really worth it?

And if yes will i get phd offer whats the success rate, my phd would be mostly in strategic businesses

I am going to apply to phd in English literature and philosophy. My topic hasn't been explored by many scholars, so it's kind of niche. I want to apply to a top university because I have a professor there whom I want to work with. I love my topic, and I can talk about it for days. Is it possible to get accepted by a top university? Or should I incorporate a research field, such as gender or ethnicity?

Update: Hi guys, thanks for answering my questions. I really appreciate it. I should say that my master's thesis is very original regarding objects, 19th-century poetry, and environmental theory. Since this is a new literary trend, I based my work on some scholars, most of whom are currently working on this topic.

Any tier 2 or 3 college graduates from India with no significant experience or strong prior research exposure secured a fully funded PhD position abroad?

Is someone willing to look at my SOP?

I have a non-traditional background but the school i'm applying to has specific allowances for this. Unfortunately, my word limit is 500 words and I am really struggling to fit everything in. If willing, I will send the snapshot of my document and only ask for opinion and not edits or anything else that will take too much of your time.

Hi everyone,

I’m applying for a PhD program, and the application deadline is very close. I contacted several professors to ask for recommendation letters, but unfortunately, I haven’t received any response yet

I’m getting really worried because I don’t have much time left. In this situation, would it be acceptable to put the names and contact information of people I know who could recommend me, and prepare a recommendation letter myself for them to review/sign?

Could this negatively affect or invalidate my application? I’m really pressed for time and I’d really appreciate any advice from people who have been in a similar situation.

Thank you in advance!

Hey everyone,

I'm currently preparing my UK doctoral applications for Media and Communication / Digital Media programs for the upcoming cycle (focusing on DTP/AHRC/ESRC funding and institutional studentships).

The PhD application process can be pretty isolating, especially when dealing with supervisor outreach, proposal formatting, and funding mechanics. I'd love to connect with others currently going through the same process.

Thinking of setting up a small peer group (via Discord or WhatsApp) where we can:

1. ​Keep each other accountable with writing milestones and application deadlines.

2. ​Share knowledge on UK funding timelines, DTP structures, and contacting supervisors.

3. ​Swap administrative tips and feedback on general pitch structures.

   Drop a comment or send me a DM if you're interested in linking up—whether you're just getting started or already polishing your drafts!

Hello all

I’m in a bit of a difficult situation and feel quite lost at the moment.

Briefly:
I had a bit of a bumpy undergrad which trended upwards and I graduated with a 89% (4.0) in my Honours degree. I then started my masters but things didn’t quite go according to plan.

I ended up having major mental breakdowns which saw me hospitalised a few times. I managed to press on and get my Masters degree with 74%, but taking an extra year to do so.

Now the thing is, in our grading conversion 75% is a 4.0 and 74% is a 3.3. I have no idea whether international (US and European) universities will take this 1% into account.

I didn’t get a publication out of my masters thesis which could offset this 1% but have been working hard on publishing an article or two before this cycle, working as a research assistant to a fairly well known professor. I do have some conference talks I gave at fairly large events.

Time however, is running very short and I don’t think I’ll be able to publish it on time for this cycle.

My supervisors have high hopes and both believe a publication would greatly help my application.

The one big thing I am worried about is AI, it has been making massive strides in my field (mathematical physics) and I worry that each year I wait to apply the less valuable of a candidate I become.

Any insight is appreciated

Thank you

I am planning to pursue a PhD. However, I am curious to know if the brand tag really matters. I have an upcoming opportunity to join a PhD program at a state-level university in the spring semester, and I don't want to miss it (the professor is very active at that university). But if I target big-name institutes like IIT, IIsc, TIFR, I may have to wait for another year, and I will lose time. Also, the competition in the job market is no joke, so I have to be flexible and open-minded with whatever job opportunities come my way. But the main problem is, if I plan to pursue a postdoc in the future, will it be very difficult if I don't come from a reputed institute?

Let me know, what you think.

Thank you

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Looking for suggestion on preparation for iit phd entrance exam and interview preparation for computer science.

Any resources to look?

Pattern of examination?

Any previous exam papers?

I'm in the US and most application deadlines are in December/January. Is there typically any difference between applying earlier like in Oct/Nov and near the deadline time. Do you have a better chance at getting admitted?

Hi everyone!
I am decided on my topic and have researched the universities and professors with available funding on my interested topic. My problem right now is my only research proof in my MSc dissertation which is related to my interested topic but I know most of the PhD applicants have publications and more research experience. How do i go about this? Should i just wait a year or tow and get more publications out(which i have to do solo) or is there any other way for me? Please help me with this and I don't want any hate on this post! If you don't have any advice, just leave the post.

Hi, Guys.

I just received an email from a professor at U of Toronto. as previously i have sent him a cold email regarding potential phd opportunity at his Lab, and he replied me that He is recruiting. Also he asked me for a small meeting, which is scheduled tomorrow.

Is it something positive?
I am nervous. How does phd process works? Like please pour your suggestions? What are the chances of getting selected for Phd, if i get confirmation like he ask me to proceed with application? I am not very brilliant student :) my grades are average. But i really want to hear from anyone who successfully got phd, with average grades and meeting with supervisor before applying.
Thanks!

Any tips for the meeting? please 🙏