PhD Life

Shubha Tole, Principal Investigator at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, talks about what a PhD journey actually involves, how PhD students can cultivate connections with those who can…

In this article, we'll explore a variety of websites, forums, and programs designed to assist academic expatriates throughout their educational journey.

For an early career researcher, such as a PhD student or post-doc, leaving the lab over the holiday may not be an option. Here are some ways to get research work done and still enjoy the holidays…

Why do so many researchers eventually lose motivation and suffer from burnout? Furthermore, how can research group leaders maintain and improve the motivation necessary for members to do their…

Choosing a PhD supervisor and organization is a crucial decision that will determine your academic and professional trajectory. Here, we provide some basic dos and don’ts that PhD candidates…

Here's a PhD student's journey of being a scholar -- what she enjoys the most, the most challenging aspect, and how can one make the best out of their PhD experience.

Most scholars inevitably wonder about the things they wish they knew before enrolling for the journey. These are the 3 top learnings of Saranath Parthasarathy, a PhD candidate in the last stages…

This article takes a closer look at the multifarious skills researchers need to be successful and how institution leaders can cultivate an environment that allows the acquisition of these diverse…

When a student comes from an underrepresented background, such feelings can be intensified by a real or perceived sense of not belonging in their situation. This post talks about how you may…

Here's Gayatri Ramachandran's personal account of the challenges faced while communicating her struggles of PhD life to her family and misconceptions about life during PhD.