Questions tagged [europe]
On standards or conventions specific to the higher education system in Europe which differ in structure and style from the systems in other parts of the world. Keep in mind that many different countries, customs and regulations coexist in Europe, so many questions will not have a unique answer that applies to the whole continent.
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How formal are expectations for in-office work vs. alternatives (outside, coffee shop, pub) during a PhD in France?
Context: I'm Brazilian, recently I moved to a small town in France for my PhD. Both my undergrad and Master's were done in the same university in Brazil, a really enormous city called Sao Paulo. I ...
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Declining US program after April 15 deadline post deferral
I received a PhD offer from a US program last year but the funding was withdrawn days before April 15 and I was asked to defer, which I did. They got back to me again in late June saying they could ...
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Index citation requirements included in law
We have a draft law for higher education in which one of the requirements is to have a minimum h-index 3 for assistant professor, 5 for associate professor, 8 for full professor and 11 for re-election ...
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Is there a value difference between a PhD from a western vs eastern European university?
I am currently seeking a PhD position in Europe, I am from a western European country. Recently, I had a call with a professor based in Poland, I presented to him a short summary of the topics I would ...
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How can a CS/AI applicant with no publications but a strong master's record identify realistic PhD programs in Europe/Canada? [closed]
I am trying to calibrate my expectations for PhD applications in computer science / AI (with an interest in machine learning and computer vision) and would like to understand how to identify realistic ...
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Do European funding agencies consider socioeconomic background in their diversity initiatives?
I've noticed that many European funding agencies proudly highlight gender parity in their grant results, which is important. However, I haven't seen similar attention given to socioeconomic background,...
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Postdoc PI connected with me on LinkedIn after I applied—should I reach out or wait?
I recently applied for a Research Fellow (post-doc) position in political science/social sciences at a European institution. The day after I submitted my application (September 30), the PI sent me a ...
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What qualities should recommendation letters highlight for a tenure-track application?
This question is related to my previous question, but clearly separate.
I am applying for a tenure-track assistant position (mostly in the US, but also Europe, in CS, if that matters).
I am reaching ...
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How should I present a difficult 2018–2023 period on my CV while applying for tenure-track/junior professor/lecturer positions in Europe and the UK?
I'm a postdoctoral researcher in mathematics and data science, currently at a European university and I've one more year to go. I'm now actively applying to tenure-track or junior faculty positions in ...
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How important is my Master’s thesis topic when applying to math PhD programs?
I am about to choose an advisor and topic for my one‑year Master’s thesis in applied mathematics. My ultimate goal is to pursue a PhD in mathematics. Right now I’m torn between two very different ...
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Do European universities care about Psychology GRE subject tests?
I want to do a masters degree in a different subject than my undergrad degree. The new subject is Psychology (non Clinical).
I want to apply to schools in Europe with low tuition and no letters of ...
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How do academics measure their working time (and do employers even care)?
In Europe, academic contracts typically impose an 8-9h working day. Depending on the duration of a lunch break, it can be, say, 8 hours 15 minutes with a required 20-minute lunch break, so 7 hours 55 ...
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Why is getting a PhD position in data science becoming increasingly difficult in Germany? (and I guess all over the world) [closed]
In my experience I have applied to around 100 PhD positions related to data science, computer science, and Earth Observation, being graduated from a master's program in a German University. However, I ...
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Will PhD grades be converted using ECTS during degree recognition in Europe
If I try to have my Brazilian PhD degree recognized by a university in a European country where the PhD program also includes coursework, and during the recognition process they check my grades or ...
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GPA significance in Europe for PhD [duplicate]
I am currently a master's student (in a grand ecole) in STEM field in France. I currently have a GPA of 3.3/4 or 14.7/20. I want to go for PhD. I am currently interested doing from Europe itself, ...
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