How often should I meet with my thesis advisor?

How often should I meet with my PhD supervisor? Although there is no one right answer to this question – some students like to meet their supervisors more frequently whereas other students don’t need much guidance – it is always advisable to meet your supervisor regularly, at least two times a month.

What questions should I ask in a PhD interview?

The Best Questions to Ask During a PhD Interview

1. Are there opportunities for summer funding or travel grants?
2. What are recent alumni doing now?
3. What sort of special resources does the university have for research in this field?
4. How long does it take on average for students to earn their degree?

What should I ask a potential master supervisor?

Questions to ask current/former students

• What has been their experience working with this supervisor?
• What is expected of them as graduate students working under this supervisor?
• What do they feel are this supervisor’s strengths in terms of graduate supervision?

How do you know if a PhD supervisor is interested?

First meeting with a potential PhD supervisor Often, emails to the potential supervisor will lead to a request for a meeting. This could be in person or online. This is generally a good sign – the supervisor is interested in you as a candidate and may want to find out more about you or explain more in person.

How often should I meet with my PhD advisor?

Many PhD programs have an informal expectation of a weekly one-on-one advisor meeting to structure the student-advisor relationship (this varies by discipline, notably the humanities where the norm leans rarer). Aside from learning about their attendance expectations, questions like this begin to examine what your day to day might look like.

What makes a good PhD advisor?

Whatever the method, a good advisor should be pushing a student to develop their own research vision. After you begin your PhD, explicitly communicating your preferred style with your advisor is important to getting the support you need, and modifying it as needed.

Do I need to write a research proposal for a PhD?

For some PhDs, such as pre-set projects, it will not be necessary to write a research proposal at all, as you’ll be applying for a PhD that has already been organised and agreed upon by a funding body. Often, emails to the potential supervisor will lead to a request for a meeting.