Academic research

Knowing When to Quit PhD: Signs to Look For and What to Do Next

When is it time to quit PhD? Learn the signs to look for and what to do next if you decide to quit your program. Prioritize your well-being and make an informed decision about leaving your PhD program.

Selecting the right advisor for your PhD: Young vs Experienced

Selecting the right advisor is as crucial for your PhD success as your own commitment. Here is how to select between a young vs experienced PhD advisor.

15 Challenges faced by incoming international PhD scholars

An offer is just part of the many challenges faced by incoming international PhD scholars. Relocating to a whole new country comes with its own set of challenges. Find out how to cope with them.

Personal academic website to maximize your professional presence

Every PhD candidate should have a personal academic website. It doesn’t need to be a fancy one, but a functional one can help maximize your professional online presence.

15 tips to selecting the right PhD program

Making up your mind about doing a PhD is one thing but selecting the right PhD program is a complex task in itself. Here are 15 tips to help you make an informed choice.

Statement of Purpose SOP for PhD programs [FREE Template]

When applying for PhD programs, as a part of application packet you need to submit an SOP. Here is how to write a compelling SOP for PhD.

A Comprehensive Guide to PhD Internships

As an early stage PhD scholar, you might come across PhD internship opportunities. Should you go for them? Are internships useful during your PhD?

Excelling as a peer reviewer in academia

Academia relies on and benefits from peer review. It is likely that you will be invited as a peer reviewer and here is how you can excel at it.

15 Tips for First Year PhD Scholars

Are you in the 1st year of your PhD but unsure what to expect and how to proceed? Here are 15 tips for first year PhD scholars

Benefits of writing and publishing review articles

Have you ever wondered what a review article is and what are the benefits of writing and publishing review articles? Let’s find out.

Ultimate guide to writing your first technical book

In this ultimate guide to writing your first technical book you will learn the ins and outs of the process from my personal experience as a published author

Prepare your first scientific poster

Being asked to prepare your first scientific poster can feel daunting. With limited space, you need to know how to convey your message quickly and effectively

Write your own letter of recommendation

Have you been asked to write your own letter of recommendation? Such letters are very common in academia but writing one for yourself can be tricky

Prepare for your first academic conference

Are you unsure how to prepare for your first academic conference? Getting overwhelmed with it all and not sure where to begin? Read to ease your nerves

Publish or perish culture in academia

Publish or perish culture in academia is quite prevalent but what are the pros and cons of this culture and how does it affect the academic contributions.

Importance of literature review in research

Understanding the importance of literature review in research is crucial for any academic researcher. Learn what is a literature review and its importance.