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little details in scholarships applications

P

Hi all, in intensely competitive PhD schlarship competitions, apart from the academic records and references, what are the so-called little details that matter a lot and are critical to the success of an application?

M

The other main thing is the interview. You really have to demonstrate your enthusiasm for PhD and your particular research project. Have clear idea of why you want to do a PhD and how you would overcome any problems that may arise.

Also I did not do it but I know other people who have received scholarships met their supervisor at a conference or some informal setting before hand. Like everything else if they know and like you more likely to look on you more positively.

T

Spell check. Decent CV. and as above

P

thanks all, but how important are publications ?

M

I did not have any publications and got a scholarship, think most of my fellow PhD students don't have any yet either and still got a scholarship aswell.

P

thanks montanita and treeoflife. i appreciate

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