Can two people work on a PhD?
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Can two people work on a PhD?
It depends on the field, but each person must have their own original conclusion. I’ve seen papers where two people equally contribute to the work, like creating libraries of reagents and have a fair share of experiments. But then they each can choose a sub-project with its own story.
How do I find a PhD supervisor?
To find a potential supervisor:
- Find the school or research institute that is most relevant to your area of interest.
- Browse through the staff profiles on the school or institute website.
- Check the procedure for contacting the potential supervisor with your initial enquiry or research proposal.
Can you collaborate on a PhD?
It is completely normal to include in your thesis work that was done in collaboration. Almost every PhD thesis in STEM subjects includes at least some collaborative work, simply because your PhD itself is a collaboration between you and your advisor.
Can two people work on the same thesis?
If both of you have contributed to the same extent (although this is rare), you can write both authors’ names in alphabetical order according to the surname and mention in a footnote that both author contributed equally. In most cases, the corresponding author is also the lead author or researcher on the paper.
What is a collaborative PhD?
Collaborative doctoral training is a generic term to cover doctoral degrees that involve research projects in collaboration or partnership with non-higher education organisations or business. These occur across all disciplines. More recently, the Research Councils have introduced Collaborative Doctoral Awards.
What’s the difference between a PhD student and a PhD candidate?
Do you know the difference between a PhD student and a Ph.D. candidate? A candidate is someone who has fulfilled all the requirements for the degree except the dissertation. I’m a historian (see my earlier post about being a humanist at MIT ), so my path to candidacy differs a bit from other doctoral tracks at MIT.
Should you do a PhD or a degree?
Granted, you are still a student – and a PhD degree still offers many of the perks of a student lifestyle. However, while you may have breezed through your undergraduate degree with the occasional all-nighter at the library and three weeks of frantic reading towards the end of each term, there is no room for cramming during a PhD.
How can I find out more about my PhD program?
Actively seek it out from your career center counselors, your professors, the Internet — and especially from alumni from your department who are in or graduated from your desired PhD program. First-hand experiences will almost always trump the knowledge you get second-hand.
Why should I get in contact with other PhD students?
Many a PhD student has been distressed by a well-meaning relative asking when they will be finished with their PhD and get a real job. This is another reason to get in contact with other PhD students, who can understand your stresses you are experiencing and give you the support you need.