Description
Book Synopsis"...snappy and informative; it's a must-buy and there's nothing near it on the market at the moment."Stephen Hart, University College London
"I found it very informative and helpful. There was loads of useful detail that wasn't covered by the other PhD books I've been reading."
Miki Grahame, Prospective PhD Student
A PhD is one of the most ambitious and exciting things you can do in your life. Upon successful completion you will be a doctor â and a world authority in your chosen area.
Each year several thousand graduate students apply to do a PhD at universities in the UK. Many are not successful â they are unable to find a suitable university, or a supervisor, or decide on a suitable research project, or they cannot obtain funding to pay their fees and bills. Most students fail to obtain a PhD because they have one of these aspects wrong at the start.
The PhD Application Handbook is the first ever comprehensive handbook for people wishing t
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Before You Start
Chapter 2: What is a PhD?
Chapter 3: Funding
Chapter 4: Finding the Right University
Chapter 5: Finding the Right Supervisor
Chapter 6: Finding the Right Research Project
Chapter 7: Securing an Offer
Chapter 8: Accommodation
Chapter 9: Beginning Your PhD
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