How to Apply for a PhD?- Stepwise Guide

Dec 19, 2022

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Dr Tushar Chauhan

Students have to start their PhD journey with an application, but they don’t know how to do it, exactly. This story explains the process of applying for a PhD degree.

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The first thing you have to do is find a PhD program in your subject or on the topic you are interested in.

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Find a PhD

Now, you have to select which type of PhD or doctorate you wish to pursue— For example, full-time or part-time, or online or offline.

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Choose a PhD

Select an excellent research topic that best suits your knowledge, expertise and interest. Keep in note that it should be achievable.

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Select topic

Prepare a PhD project– give a brief overview of the research and how it would be conducted. Also, include a potential outcome of the study.

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Prepare a project

Go to the university desk or website and check the eligibility for the application. Do check if they offer the program you want to apply for.

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Check Eligibility

Collect requirements for your application, as per the need of the university— For example, previous degree and transfer certificates, IELTS, TOEFL, etc.

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Collect requirements

Prepare an amazing application including the application form, the application letter, your project and other requirements.

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Prepare application

Find a PhD guide from the University. Contact them, show your project and try to convince them to become your guide.

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Find a PhD guide

After completion of all these steps, submit your PhD application to the university.

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Apply

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