Are you planning for a PhD application? Short-Term Plan: Choosing the Right Supervisor and Institute! (Part: 2)

Dr Mohammad Mursalin
5 min readAug 31, 2023
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When it comes to choosing the right supervisor and institute for your PhD program, it’s important to have a clear short-term plan in place. This plan should focus on the specific steps you need to take to identify and select the right supervisor and institute for your research goals. In this post, I will discuss some key suggestions for your short-term plan when choosing the right supervisor and institute for your PhD.

Identify your research interests and goals

Choosing the right supervisor and institute for your PhD can be compared to purchasing a new phone. When buying a phone, your long-term goal is to have a device that meets your needs and preferences, while your short-term plan involves researching different features, brands, prices, and reviews to make an informed decision.

Similarly, when selecting a supervisor and institute for your PhD, your long-term plan is to successfully complete your PhD and achieve your career aspirations. Your short-term plan, on the other hand, should begin with identifying your research interests and goals. Having a clear idea of the field or topic you want to research, as well as your long-term career aspirations, will help you narrow down…

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Dr Mohammad Mursalin
Dr Mohammad Mursalin

Written by Dr Mohammad Mursalin

I'm a Data Scientist, passionate about analysing data to find innovative solutions. Follow me for insights on data science & professional development.

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