How about a PhD?

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Are you thinking about doing a PhD? You might encounter a 'generation gap' between you and your supervisors. In the past, getting a PhD was a lifelong endeavour that culminated in a book, nowadays it's a specific career step, typically based on articles. Arjenne Louter tells you all about it.

Times have changed, presenting their own challenges: less than 15% of PhD students finish up in four years, and after five years, approximately half of them have wrapped up their thesis. But don't let this discourage you; pursuing a PhD can be immensely rewarding. You'll learn a great deal, delve deeply into a subject, and unleash your creativity. It's a good idea to talk with other PhD students to get a good idea of what lies ahead.

Focus on the processs

How do you ensure that you do succeed and finish up on time? By not only focusing on the content of your research, but also on how to go about doing your PhD, the process. If you concentrate on that, the content will naturally follow, allowing you to make a valuable contribution to science.

More info

For further information and support, feel free to visit my websites: www.thedutchphdcoach.com and www.louterpromoveren.nl.

4tu career special

This article appeared in the 4TU Career Special 2024.

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