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- Опубликовано: 14 июн 2024
- Tips for getting into the best graduate PhD programs in the US (and Europe), with a focus on STEM. I talk about letters of recommendation, research, publications, writing a good statement of purpose, the GRE, emailing faculty members and professors, etc.
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I walk you through all the different ways you can get admitted to some of the world's best PhD programs. I explain all the different tips and tricks, many of which worked for me personally, that you can apply to maximize your chances of getting into your dream PhD program!
Feel free to ask me questions in the comment section if there is anything specific you would like to know!
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0:00 - Intro
0:51 - Should you do a PhD and when?
1:39 - How do PhD applications work? US vs. Europe
2:25 - The 3 ways to get admitted
4:29 - Research experience is key!
6:28 - How to convince a professor to pick you?
7:21 - How to email faculty members?
8:31 - Statement of Purpose
9:48 - Why I didn't get into Caltech
10:27 - Grades, GRE, hobbies, volunteering, ...
11:50 - Getting admitted through connections?!?
13:52 - Outro
⬇️ If you have any questions for me, feel free to ask them in separate comments below ⬇️
Hii , who are read the latter in MIT if we send plz tell mer
@@LeafFlyInSpace I don't work in the admissions department, so i don't know :)
Hi ; I have one more qus plz reply me my question is that It is compulsory that we are get addmison in mit after 12 means I have cleaned my 12 class in 2022 but till now I can't addmsion in any college . Can now I get addmsion in mit plz reply me
I am doing my masters in India which is 2 years courses + thesis oriented program. If join MIT for PhD, Can I finish it in 2 to 3 years? Cause I already did the course work for a year in Masters.
Field: Environmental engineering
Hi , gr8 information ,😀 it will b a gr8 help for students, Kudos
I want to do a PhD in "philosophy of physics" ... I have done extensive research in that field ..... Can you guide me how should I approach ?
Best way to connect with a PhD candidate is to comment on their RUclips channel :p
Hhahahhahaha yes this may be true, although PhD candidates who have RUclips channels tend to get a lot more messages than the average professor 🙂
@@SamuelBoschMIT hey hi.. I wanted to do PhD in maths ..n am from India.. so whats the process should I follow. Can you pls guide 🙏
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@@vaishnavigiri8766You joined it?
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Hi Samuel, I have randomly found this video and it was very clear and precise. You just earned another subscriber !
Thank you Lokesh, and thanks for the subscription!🙂
Awesome video, as usual! 😎 thanks so much for the insights - This will definitely be very useful next year 🙂
Great to hear! 🙂
Hi there, Samuel. First and foremost, congratulations on your acceptance to MIT. I randomly found your video and became a subscriber of your channel, and the information you provided was so precise and so good at content that I just wanted to say thank so much for making such great insights about US universities and PhD programs for those like myself doing MS will definitely help a lot for those who plan to do Ph.D. in the future. I wish to see more of your future videos of Ph.D. (tips and advice for future Ph.D. applicants), AI and quantum-related contents.
*PS:* It's also encouraging to see that you're taking the time to respond to all of the questions in the comments section; it has been extremely helpful. Thanks again!
Thank you! I really appreciate your comment 🙂
Insightful video. I am a current MBA student, considering the Ph.D. route immediately after graduation. We have very similar extra-curriculars and interests ... glad to have stumbled across your platform Samuel. Cheers mon ami.
Thank you Mason! Glad you like my videos 🙂
Thank you so much for this wonderful tip! Much appreciated!!
You're very welcome Minkyu 🙂
Great video, as always.
From what I've read and heard so far, letters of recommendation are the most important aspect of a PhD application, closely followed by research experience.
And as you've said: The best way to get a good LOR is to do research with a professor; Killing two birds with one stone!
Thank you Felix! Yeah, this is exactly true. I should have emphasized the letters of recommendation more. You do get them by doing good research with someone, but the LoR you get through your research may be as important as any possible publications you write in the end 🙂
I don't understand, when people say "good LOR" by good they mean that is has to be written by a top school/good connected professor? because that feels very unfair as a student from a third world country, or do they mean that the letter has to reflect the professor knows me well and is really convinced that I am PhD material?
@@johan_va3642 In practice, it's a combination of both. And yes, it is a bit unfair. Before I moved to Switzerland, I could also only get letters of recommendation from professors who may not be so famous, and therefore, they likely wound't have (on their own) gotten me into MIT. But at the same time, they were really positive and good, so they still helped me to get really far 🙂
Samuel, your videos, make me understand a lot. Thank you.
You’re very welcome ☺️
Awesome video as always, Samuel! :) Did you get all of those undergrad-research opportunities through Studienstiftung or do you also have recommendations (for Europeans/Germans) apart from Studienstiftung on how to get into research during undergrad studies?
Hey Leo, thanks for your comment 🙂 I only became member of the Studienstiftung in my 2nd or 3rd year, so before that I had to figure out my own funding. One time they agreed to pay for housing, so I just lived on a tight budget. Another time I could live with family friends, and (also) live on a tight budget.
And yes, after that, I received money from Studienstiftung, which made everything much easier 🙂
I think the best strategy is just searching for good groups at universities and institutes, and reaching out to them. It's a slow and frustrating process which I also had to go through, but eventually it paid off!
I always love your great channel. It's so informative.
Thank you! 🙂
Great tips as usual. Thanks for the video 💯
You're very welcome Cedric 🙂
Hey samuel this video really helped a lot as i am also considering to pursue a phd in astronomy/astrophysics at mit
It was really a great video, and as soon as I finished watching it, I shared it to all my friends who plan on doing their PhD from the US.
PS: I'm a freshman at college, majoring in Physics and minoring in Mathematics, planning for a PhD in Theoretical Physics.
May meet you soon at MIT :)
Thank you so much for sharing. It has been very useful to me.
You’re very welcome 😉
thank you very much. i was waiting for this video
You're very welcome Aniket! 🙂
Thank you for a useful video! Can you please provide more detail on your publications during undergrad? Were the professors proposing you to publicate or was it a part of the program, like when everyone who present get a DOI?
I just want to let you know,I am currently doing my undergrad from a lesser known university rfrom a deeveloping country,I have the highest of ambitions but at this moment I don't really know how to make them a reallity,but I'll keep trying and one day I'll succeed for sure.
Thank you, Samuel! It was really helpful. Currently looking for a Ph. D. position in Mathematics with a specialization in Machine Learning (Deep Neural Networks).
Glad it was helpful! Best of luck to you Asif! 🙂
@@SamuelBoschMIT Thanks, Samuel!🤗
Fantastic advice! Thanks so much
You are so welcome!
Wunderbares Video und vielen Dank Samuel, dass ich es schon vor allen anderen sehen durfte 😁👍
Sehr gerne! 🙂
Very valuable advice, thank you.
You’re very welcome! 🙂
Great video! Maybe i'll come back to it in a few years...
Thank you Maximilian, hopefully it will be useful for you at some point. Even if it is just for decided if it makes sense to do a PhD 🙂
Great video and suggestions, keep it up!
Do you have any advice on getting research internships as an undergrad? You could make a video about it
Hey Riccardo, thanks for your comment. I would apply the same strategy with emails. Look for different institutes and research groups and reach out to them asking if you could do an internship with them. I did this too. Most groups either didn't respond or said that they cannot take me, but in the end always 1-2 would work out 🙂
Hey Samuel, love you videos!!! I have always had the dream of getting my phd. But I’m in my senior year of high school and I’m still deciding what I want to major in as an undergraduate student. I am thinking one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software engineering, double major in one of those engineering majors and physics, or double major in one of the engineering and computer science. Either way I would do my PhD in either engineering or physics but I don’t know if it’s worth it. I love the research part of both of these and I really would like to do that, but is it really worth the extra years and money. I don’t really want to be paying off student debt for my entire life and I don’t really want to be 30 years old when I finally get done with school. My absolute dream school is MIT or Caltech. Could you possibly give me some guidance on how to proceed with all of this and your tips on the whole thing? Thanks so much!!!
I loved the video! I am a high school senior with dreams to get a PhD someday and this is a good overview of what i need to expect in the future.
I'm starting 1st year uni soon, do you have any advice on how to stand out during undergrad? My uni isn't super highly ranked or anything, I doubt any of the professors have connections to top schools, but I want to get involved with as much research as I can.
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thank you, I submitted an application last night.
Great video! It helps my a lot. I have a question. If I would like to work in industry for about two years after undergraduate degree, should I apply for PhD first and then discuss with my professor for gapping or should I apply for PhD when I have already work for two years?
Great video! Have you thought on making a video on master degrees? Thank you!
Hey Dania, great question! I've been thinking about this for a while. Master's degree application are just somewhere between undergrad application (I made a video about this - you can check it out) and PhD applications. So if you watch both videos, it will probably give you most of the info that you need.
I never applied to master's degrees at US universities, so I may not be qualified to make a video specifically about this
Hello Samuel,
I have been working in industry in my field for a few years and interested in a phd. What things do I need to consider since I have not been in academia for a while? Just interested in how us non traditional candidates should handle this. Thanks!
Great video. It gives a significant insight into graduate admission process. I need your assistance on writing a strong SOP
Thank you and Best of luck with your application! There are some great videos out there talking about writing a good SOP, so make sure to check out those 🙂
Hi Samuel , thanks so much for the content you shared
Do you have maybe any letter format I could see that's if you applied to be a research assistant
absolutely loved it
Thank you Naman! 🙂
Great video as usual ! I finished my masters in IIT and am currently doing remote research internships both in Denmark and California. I just wanted to clarify the requirement for GRE in the top universities (both in US and Europe). I read somewhere that most of the universities don't require you to take a GRE test for Ph.D applications. Is it true ? Or are there specific universities that come to mind that requires a GRE score ?
Thanks in advance. Keep up the good work :)
due to COVID. GRE score were given excepted. Still have GRE and English proficiency score will have reflection in your application
Thank you Danush. Yes, it is true that many/most universities don't require the GRE anymore. I applied before COVID, and I already wasn't required to take the GRE
Dhanush can I get your insta handle I have some query to ask you plzz related to applying for PhD abroad.
Thanks so much for this fantastic, informative video! I just had a quick question I was wondering if I might be able to ask you. I will be going to Oxford in September to study for a Master's degree in Mathematics and am interested in pursuing a PhD afterwards. I was wondering if you thought this would be an advantage to me if I chose to apply for a PhD at Oxford in a related field after my Master's? Have you met many PhD candidates at MIT who had previously studied there for their undergrad/Master's and would you say this helped them? Thank you!
Thank you Katie! 🙂
Having a master's degree before starting a PhD at a US university doesn't make a big difference at all. For me the only difference is that I get paid a few hundred dollars more per month in the first 2 years, and have to spend a few days less writing up some report. But that's really it.
When it comes to Oxford, I really don't know how they do it. If it is anything like in most European universities, then it probably does make a big difference 🙂
Hi Samuel, thank you for making this video. It was quite helpful. Will a university accept a PhD student if they have not published any papers?
I’m from the U.S. looking at Psych programs. a lot of programs don’t require GRE anymore and others aren’t considering it as important, but I want to set myself apart with a decent score. I know these programs are really competitive. I’m not particularly great with arithmetic/algebra, but I looked at the psychology GRE prep book and I’m confident I could practice and get a good grade on that. Could the psych GRE substitute for a general GRE on an application? Is it a better option for a psych program?
Thanks for the sharing
It is very useful for me.
You're very welcome! :)
Hi Samuel! Awesome Vid - Im going to be starting a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford this fall and I am seriously considering starting a RUclips channel going covering engineering education and life as a phd student. Whats your perspective on starting your RUclips channel recently while taking classes and doing research? Do you have nay thoughts on if I should do it?
Congratulations for getting admitted Alex! It’s quite fun. Although also really a huge amount of work. So you’ve gotta decided if you want to dedicate 1-3 days per week to working on this 🙂
This is by far the best PhD application advice on RUclips I seen. Most focus on application package, not enough on connection/compatibility with the potential PI. That said, would you mind answering a few more for clarification?:
1. 5:45 Any tips/trick on searching for research experience/positions paid by scholarships?
2. 5:55 80hr/wk sounds pretty insane. Did this include Sat+Sun?
3. 6:05 This is insane number of publications for pre-PhD. What do you think you did differently than others to have so many publications? Also 4:02, I'm trying to figure out whether I should write my masters thesis this way or work on it as a personal project after graduating (be I already fulfilled all other degree req)? -- do you think having that Harvard stamp of approval made your thesis look better for on your application?
4. 12:50 Any tips/tricks on networking?
Thank you 😊
1. You’ll just have to invest a lot of time reaching out to research groups (don’t spam) until you find something. Also took me a while
2. Yes, I also worked on weekends. It’s not a must, but worked well for me
During some research internships I didn’t publish anything. And during some I was super productive. It really also depends a bit on outside factors
Hey @samuel bosch
What cgpa should i get in my bs-ms course in ohysics for my phd application to look good!?
Thanks for you video. How about Master program? Is there any differences?
Hi there! I’m just wondering whether it’s possible for me to receive co-supervision from MIT and my Canadian home institution (the Fisheries and Marine Institute at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador) for a PhD program through a cotutelle agreement? I would like to specialize in ocean mapping, autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) development, marine biogeography, magnetoreception, and biomimetics research (potentially with the Lincoln Laboratory).
Hey thanks for sharing. I graduated at UCLA in 2017 with 3.9 and trying to gain research experience at Cambridge before the pandemic. I just got s master offer at Edinburgh but currently struggling to land into a PhD programs
Congrats for your great GPA, and I wish you best of luck with your PhD applications :)
When people say "your work" do they refer to your first author paper? What if the paper i'm interested only lists the prof as last or second to last author?
My brother I have a question ..actually repeating or improving a course at university is mentioned on our transcripts(for failure and improve same criteria) .Does it effects our admission at MiT or they just look at our overall cgpa and gre scores along with other activities..plz guide
Great content!
Thank you 😊
Amazing Video! I am currently a pre-final year undergraduate student aiming for a PhD. But sadly many universities in Europe especially in Germany require you to have a Masters degree as a qualification before applying to their PhD program.
Yes, this is true. In the US, a master's degree is part of your PhD. In Europe, you directly start with a PhD after your master's degree. That's also why PhDs in Europe are usually shorter than in the US
As a european Msc student, a masters is essential if you want to pursue a PhD here. European PhD's are typically completely research orientated so you are intended to have all of your course learning done in the masters. At least, that is my understanding.
That's just common sense tho.
Unlike the US though, European Ph.Ds are more treated like a full time job and they will pay as such rather than a small barely livable stipend.
Hello Samuel Bosch, I am a PhD student at Peking University. I am writing my PhD thesis about quantum transport. I am wondering if there are some opportunities to do some research at MIT or Singapore as you mentioned in your vedio
Does a paper submitted for review matters much? If I can't receive review or get published before application deadline.
Hi , gr8 information ,😀 it will b a gr8 help for students, Kudos
I want to do a PhD in "philosophy of physics" ... I have done extensive research in that field ..... Can you guide me how should I approach ?
I am student at ETH Zürich, however I don’t know how to approach professors. thank you for your video however!😅
Can you give me advice 🙂🙂🙂
hey, Samuel Bosch. It is a great pleasure for me to have chances to watch your video. I am a medical student from China. I really want to pursue a PhD abroad. But I am poor. I really worried about that I cannot afford . Do you have some suggestions. thanks a ton
What is the scholership getting for you with tution ?
Hello... I really hope you see this comment...
I have been involved in research (outside my university since they aren't really helpful with anything), and we plan to publish our work in several conferences in 2024. However, the deadlines for application happen to be around December 2023 (for Graduate admissions). How will the admissions committee look at this scenario? I mean, because at the time of the application submission, the papers would probably still be under review. Would it look bad on my application?
I have Benn waiting for this video for sometime. I will be applying for a Ph.D. in computer science programs in some of the tops schools in the USA and I really wanted to know the entire process from someone in the inside.
Hi Ishrat, that's great! I really hope that this video will make your application process a bit easier 🙂
@@SamuelBoschMIT Yeah it definitely helped a lot and it was really informative. Thank you so much for making this video.
@@ishratrhidita9393 You're very welcome 🙂
Thanks!
And thanks for the tip - really appreciated! 🙂
Im interested in applying, after I finish my masters in aerospace, I will try
Awesome video, it helps me a lot!
Towards building connection and emailing professors, I saw there are many professors from top-tier universities say on their personal websites to prospecitve students: don't email me/emailing me cannot bring any advantage to your application. From what I knew and heard, at least in top CS departments like MIT EECS, the committee decides who will be admitted not professors. So does reach out interested professors can may bring any slight advantages in these cases?
That's a great question! They say this because they don't want to receive so many emails. If they say this, it probably also doesn't make sense to reach out to them.
It is true that a committee decides about who gets admitted. But this committee consists of a group of professors. So in the end, it is professors who decide. And if you have a professor at MIT who wants you to get admitted, then he/she can always reach out to the professors in the committee (assuming he/she isn't on the committee in a given year) and ask them to get you admitted 🙂
@@SamuelBoschMIT To add to this, I think different schools and programs give varying amount of power to PIs in influencing admission decision -- some must pass the committee and admission committees' criteria first (e.g. GPA cutoff), at other programs the decision is almost entirely on the PI. Source: I emailed various schools
@@iranjackheelson @Samuel Bosch Thank you so much for telling some details in admission committee and emailing professors
Could you suggest some helpful ways to get into any of these universities for English literature?
Hey, great content! I know this video is old and I'm probably not getting a response, but it's worth giving it a shot. I'm an undergraduate student in Canada majoring in Physics, I'm entering my second year and still have no research experience (really starting to look for it). How were you able to get research experience abroad, as a non-American? As I understand pretty much no professor will take a student who's not an US citizen for internships.
Also, how were you able to get a first-author publication? In Physics it seems almost impossible for an undergraduate to write a publication-worthy paper.
Universities can sponsor J visas with no problem - easy for them
That was such a good and insightful video. I know this question may be a long shot but by any chance Samuel would you happen to know anybody at MiT AeroAstro?
I have talked to different PhD/master students to know more about their labs/experiences but in those situations It was not pertinent for me to ask them if they could vouch for me with their professor. I am trying really hard to network but the opportunity for me to ask them if they can put a good word for me is fading away since the application deadline is closing up.
My bad for this harsh and direct inquiry. I just felt like I needed to try ^^
Thank you Gerardo 🙂
Sadly I don't know anyone at MIT in that program. But you can maybe reach out to some PhD candidates. You can find them either on MIT's websites or on LinkedIn. Best of luck!
@@SamuelBoschMIT awesome, thank you so much! I will. Best.
Hello,
I have completed my graduation in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I want to get admitted into top Universities. My interested field is neuroscience. Unfortunately, in my university no neuroscience research is conducted in any parts. But I did some research on mental health, psychology and published 3 articles where one have 1st author. My result was 3.77 out of 4. Is there any chance to get selected by the admission board? Or any kind suggestions from you to help me in future. Please, let me know. Thanks 💙
Thank you for the video Samuel. I wonder if arxiv preprints used to count as papers for one to list then as publications. May ypu answer that?
I always counter arxiv papers in my CV + their citations
Hey Samuel, thank you for the amazing content! Alike with IMO medals, could I sail in a similar direction if I annex my Cambridge STEP Math score in my application’s award section? That being an S(outstanding in both papers, 2 and 3) or a 90%+.
Do you have any additional advice for an aspiring STEM PHD canidate who developed their seriousness about academics late--causing their undergraduate grades to be somewhat poor? I'm currently working in an academic lab post-graduation
Focus on research 🙂
Can I do both method 1 and 2 at the same time?
Hi Samuel, great video! I'm an undergrad right now looking to do my Masters/PhD in the US. Based on this video, would you say it's a good idea for me to start reaching out professors at different uni's right now?
You probably should start looking into it sooner rather than later. Maybe you can even do some research internships with professors you reach out to 🙂
Hi Samuel, great video, real helpful. Just wondering how well does your guidance apply to a Social Science degree?
I don’t think it really applies to that. Also, I don’t recommend doing social science PhDs at all, but you’ll have to know for yourself :)
Hello Samuel, in your last video you mentioned that you were diagnosed with ADHD. I believe that I also suffer from this disease and I have enormous concentration problems. That's why I wanted to ask you if you take Adhs medication and if it helps enormously or if you might have a quick tip to help you deal with it better? Thank you very much! Have a nice Day!
Hey Leonard, thanks for the suggestion. I put this on my list of future videos, so I will definitely make a video about this topic, as I think it is very relevant!
It might take a few more months, simply because for such videos I do have to conduct very thorough research and preparation (to make sure everything I say is scientifically accurate). Usually, I also speak to some experts in the field first, to see if they have anything to add.
So stay tuned for this video in a few months, and have a nice day too! 🙂
Top Video! Zu den Noten: Denkst du, wenn man einen Master hat, wird dieser mehr gewertet als der Bachelor? (angenommen man war durchschnittlich bis gut im Bachelor, dafür aber sehr gut im Master)
Danke Paul, ja Master zählt sicherlich viel mehr! 🙂
@@SamuelBoschMIT Alles klar, danke 👍
Hey, can you talk about how did you get these research internships?
Great content, much appreciated.
Thanks a lot
I think your best bet is applying the same principle that I explained about emailing professors. Have a look in the internet at universities and research institutes which groups or researches to something interesting. And then carefully craft emails to a few (not too many) of them, and ask if you could join them in some form. I also struggled a lot initially, but eventually the hard work payed off. I hope this help!
@@SamuelBoschMIT Thanks a lot for the suggestion.
Hi samuel,
I'm really excited to do my Phd in MIT .Can you please help me with the process after my masters
Hi Samuel! I received my MEng from Cornell University in Aerospace Engineering this past May. I was doing spacecraft propulsion research in a lab there and my adviser did her post-doc at MIT. I am currently working as a Systems Engineer and has been on my mind for a while. I think you summarized the process very well. I’m thinking about 2023 or 2024 matriculation into a PhD. It sounds like I should ask my adviser sometime about if she knows of any labs looking for researchers at MIT. MIT is on my list for applying and I look forward to see what comes next. When do you think I should reach out to a few professors at each university if I wanted to start a PhD in Fall 2023?
That sounds amazing my guy, I’m inspired
What was your GPA in your undergraduate years?
yup
For those who want to apply to PhD programs for fields that are different from their undergrad background, what is the best approach? Especially if their undergrad uni doesn't offer the required coursework and they do not have access to any such real life ongoing courses to earn accreditation? For me i don't have the required mathematical background so will self studying and attending the gre math subject test help?
I did my bachelor's and master's degree in Physics, but then wanted to do my PhD in Computer Science. Before applying, I spent a year doing research in CS-related areas, so it wasn't a problem at all 🙂
What's about fully funded PhD in physics in MIT or cost of living for international students?
Hello Samuel!
I'm from pharmacy background.i have 65%cgpa in bachelor's degree and I've completed my research thesis topic Hypolipidemia activity and also published a research paper and i attended few international conference and also completed internship in pharmaceuticals.the thing I'm very much interested in research path .
Is there any chance to get an admission in integrated PhD in pharmacology in usa.
EPFL in the top EU that made my day
It’s a great place 🙂
Hey there, thank you for this awesome video ❤ I am a 24 year old Iranian girl , I'll be bachelor in computer engineering almost next year , with a high level of grade point average. My English level is about B1 . I need to get a full find scholarship, because our money value is very very low and I can't study aboard without it . Please tell me what I have to do to get a full fund for direct Ph.D . ❤🙏🏻 3:40
Hi, Mr. Samuel thank you for making these great videos. I want to ask you if I get a recommendation letter from a professor when researching topic A, but I want to apply for my Ph.D. on topic B. Is it okay or is it better to apply also on topic A?
I am doing my masters in India which is 2 years courses + thesis oriented program. If join MIT for PhD, Can I finish it in 2 to 3 years? Cause I already did the course work for a year in Masters.
Field: Environmental engineering
What is your advisor's name ? I have never seen him before
Brother.how to msc MIT.harbad university.stanford university department of economics
Sir,I am doing my masters now and also a passionate researcher,so is the right time to apply for PhD?
I wanted to ask how one would approach the conversation with a Phd student in regard to assisting their research. I go to a lesser-known university, though I was accepted into better known schools the cost made it really hard for me to consider them as a valid option. I know that professors and candidates alike will typically choose from their own university, but do you have any tips to try and get into contact with someone that can be a connection or lead to a connection.
Hey Devan, I would just start contacting people the way described in my email. Networking at conferences is also a good option, if you have that option 🙂
@@SamuelBoschMIT I am from Bangladesh. My family is Middle class family 😅😅😅. Can i think abou mit 🙂?
Thank you for the video. Could you please give me some advice on how and where I can find research opportunities for free?
Thanks for the comment! I personally just searched on the internet for different groups in different countries, and emailed a bunch of professors. You can use the same trick for this that I showed in the video. So make sure to send a few quality emails, instead of many copy-pasted emails.
It took me a long time initially, but eventually I managed to get an internship in Copenhagen 🙂
Hi, thanks for your video! I would be reallly interested in the financial details about a PhD at a top tier US uni. Do you have any fees to pay, how much is the salary and so on. So, in the end, can you afford your lifestyle or do you need parental support or sth similar? If these questions are to personal, I can understand it as well. :)
All of these programs give stipends, so you do not need financial support from someone or take out loans. If you do need to go into debt for a STEM PhD, don’t bother with that program. How well you live depends on the cost of living of the area which varies a lot. California has highest COL, but the stipends are a bit more. Still, as a STEM person qualified for these programs, you can likely make much more money in industry over 5-6 years, which is itself money you “lose” if you care about your savings after a PhD.
Salaries are really low, but enough to survive. You don’t have to pay for any fees given that being a PhD candidate is basically a job 🙂
Tell me please if I had done Masters in Indian history may I get admission in PhD in Harvard University
Hey Samuel i am currently in my 4 year of integrated masters course of physics in IIT and i have done about 3 projects and supervised 2 of them and I just wanted to ask that in previous years i was just learning a lot of theoretical stuff like lot of math and physics cause I want to do my PhD in cosmology or theoretical physics so can u tell me that what i should do specifically in uoximt 2 years to maximize my chances for a PhD spot at a good University like where should I focus more on grade projects etc..
Hey Abilfazal, thanks for the comment! You should follow my advice in the video to maximize your chances of getting admitted 🙂
Had a friend who applied to an IVY league and got accepted, thought I'd try for my PHD too
Hi Samuel, I will begin to write my master thesis at a German university in November 2022. Since I want to focus my research on the California and the German energy system, I would like to cooperate with Stanford University, since they have a much closer link to relevant projects and research about the California smart grid regulations. Do you think that there could also be a potential cooperation opportunity for the master thesis or is this usually not common? I already know the managing director of the relevant research institute at Stanford and visited him three month ago, so I could build on that connection in my email. Thanks in advance!
Hey Linus, this sounds really interesting! I've heard of all kinds of stories of collaborations etc. Usually knowing someone (a faculty member) does the trick 🙂
Hi Samuel! Did you go straight out of undergrad? Or did you do a masters and do you think that helps an application?
I don’t think that doing a masters first is a good strategy, as it would take you 1-3 years to do so, and may not work out in the end. In my case, I did get a masters degree first due to diffirent circumstances (I didn’t finish my undegrad studies - see my video about my life principles for success)
Should i be genuis to get a PhD in math?
I have a general doubt can anybody plz clear it
So currently I am doing civil engineering then i have decided to do mtech from iits
Then what should I do or what should I go for in mit if I want to do PhD in mit??
I am so confused can anybody answer me plzz🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hello sir, I am from India ,,your this video is specially of very help to me because I now want to apply for Phd programs and getting chance in Harvard or Stanford would be of great honour for me..
I have question to you sir that, as i know the standard procedure for selection in PHD is mailing the Professor whose interests matches by mine and sending them the research proposal and resume and wait for the reply.
Can you tell me sir that how much time it takes in these universities to get reply by the professor's
Can someone tell me some hot topics in astrophysics currently? I am an undergrad
Tips on getting published?
Hi Samuel, would you suggest not even trying to apply for these top universities if you dont have publications? I have quite a bit of research experience but I have not published yet. Would this be a problem?
Hey Carla, if you do have good research experience and if you think that you can get good letters of recommendations from the professors/researchers you worked with, then I dont think it is a big problem. I also didn't publish anything from 2 research internships due to factors outside of my control, but yet I got excellent recommendation letters through them 🙂