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Everything You MUST Do Before Applying for a PhD | PhD Application Essentials
In this video I will walk you through the crucial steps you must take before applying for a PhD. This is a comprehensive beginner's guide on how to apply for a PhD. These steps include communicating with the professor, finding out more about the project, and preparing all your documents. I'll show you how arranging a meeting with a professor can help you to stand out when applying for a PhD, and how you can get into a competitive programme, and the three most important documents you will need before you apply - cover letter/personal statement, CV, and academic references.
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Science-Based Strategies for a Productive Ramadan🌙 Overcome fatigue and boost energy and focus
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Ramadan can be a hugely physically demanding month and by the middle, most of us are usually crashing...hard! Our glycogen stores run out, we are dehydrated, fatigued, have chronic headaches, and are struggling to maintain sleep and work and worship. But this is not how it's supposed to be. Paradoxically one of the main reasons of giving up food and water is to gain even more focus! يَـٰٓأَيُّه...
Let's find a fully funded PhD at Cambridge and Oxford 👩‍💻 Beginners guide for international students
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In this video I show you how to find a fully funded PhD project at a top university. We will explore top university website - Cambridge, Oxford, Manchester, etc. and see if we can find a fully funded project there? If not, will findaphd.com be our best shot? Let's explore and go through this together and let's find a fully funded PhD for you. 🌟🎓 Key Highlights: 🔍 Tips on how to find a fully fun...
Success is Not about Grades or Achievements | UCL Class of 2023 Graduation Address
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A few months ago, I was incredibly honoured and privileged to be invited as Alumni Speaker at the UCL Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony for the Medical School. When I first got the invite this summer, I thought it was a scam email, it was so unexpected and hard to believe! It still feels surreal that any of this happened, that I got to be part of the academic procession, ushered in with a whole...
How to Write Introductory Emails for PhD Applications & Research Programs | Emailing a Professor
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Here I show you a real example of an introductory email to a professor for PhD applications and Research Programs. This can also be used for internships such as the Amgen Scholars Program. Whether you're a prospective graduate student or a budding researcher, a well-crafted email can make all the difference in getting noticed by professors and securing your spot in competitive programs. What Yo...
Q&A PART 2: Afraid to ask questions | Hardest thing as a PhD student? | Research Internship Tips
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In this Q&A video, I share tips on research internships, shedding light on what really happens during a research internship, and addressing the common concern of being ashamed of asking questions. We'll also delve into the topic of impostor syndrome as a student and explore my favourite things about Oxford. Additionally, I'll share some personal experiences and tips on tackling the hardest chal...
PhD Q&A: How to apply for a PhD at Oxford? How to find PhD funding? Advice on choosing supervisor?
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Celebrating 4000 subscribers with this PhD Q&A video, where I tackle the most frequently asked questions about how to get into a PhD at Oxford University, provide advice for choosing a supervisor, answer the question of do you need research experience for a PhD, share insights on how to find PhD funding and address other PhD Frequently Asked Questions in this PhD Q&A video. I also shed light on...
Study with Me at University of Oxford Library 📚🎓 | 2 hour study with me | Pomodoro study session
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Join me for an immersive 2 Hour Library Study With Me at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University - the renowned alma mater of the inspiring Malala Yousafzai. Experience the tranquil ambiance of the library at LMH Oxford as we embark on a focused and productive study session together. Immerse yourself in the rich history and empowering legacy of this prestigious institution, where groundbreaking w...
How I Manage ALL my Research in OneNote | Life-changing tool for researchers
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How to use OneNote to take notes, plan experiments/studies, record results and thoughts, and write up your research as a thesis or report. This video covers everything you need to know about research organization as a PhD student or researcher, whether you do experiments or data analysis. OneNote can revolutionize the way you organize, plan, and document your research journey. In this video, I'...
Editing another Oxford PhD Personal statement (honest feedback) | PhD personal statement mistakes
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In this video I show you how to improve your PhD personal statements and the 5 common mistakes students make in PhD personal statement writing (with real example). I show you how to write a strong Oxford PhD personal statement that will help you stand out in the highly competitive PhD application process at Oxford University. Whether you're looking for help with your Oxford PhD application or j...
How I organize my research notes to write my PhD thesis quicker (& why OneNote is still the best)
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How I organize my research notes as an Oxford PhD student to write research papers really quickly and efficiently! I show you how I use Onenote to organise my PhD thesis notes and research notes, ideas, to write really efficiently. I share my system to writing scientific essays and research papers quickly and easily and how to never forget what you've read by organizing your notes with OneNote....
Epigenetics and Cancer Explained in Easy Terms | Oxford scientist explains how to cure cancer
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Oxford cancer researcher explains why cancer is so hard to treat, what cancer evolution is, and how early detection of cancer could be the only way forward to treating cancer successfully. Watch cancer explained in simple terms as well as through the creative art of juggling. This lecture simplifies the science behind gene regulation, how epigenetic changes contribute to cancer development and ...
Productivity for Spontaneous People | Week in my life as an Oxford PhD Student 📚
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Title: A Week in My Life as an Oxford PhD Student | Embracing Academia's Challenges Description: Join me on a captivating journey through a week in my life as an Oxford PhD student! In this immersive vlog, you'll get an exclusive glimpse into the thrilling world of academia, as I navigate the challenges, triumphs, and exhilarating moments of pursuing a doctorate at one of the world's most prest...
Study with Me at another Oxford Library | Inspirational 2 Hour Study With Me Green Templeton College
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Study with Me at another Oxford Library | Inspirational 2 Hour Study With Me Green Templeton College
Oxford University Mock Interview + Feedback | Interview Practice Oxford Masters
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Oxford University Mock Interview Feedback | Interview Practice Oxford Masters
PhD Research Project Plan | How to plan your PhD Timeline, stay organized and productive!
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PhD Research Project Plan | How to plan your PhD Timeline, stay organized and productive!
Oxford University Masters Interview Questions List | How to answer grad school interview questions
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Oxford University Masters Interview Questions List | How to answer grad school interview questions
Vere Harmsworth Library at University of Oxford | Study with me & Oxford library tour
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Vere Harmsworth Library at University of Oxford | Study with me & Oxford library tour
PhD Personal Statement Editing and Feedback // How to improve a personal statement for grad school
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PhD Personal Statement Editing and Feedback // How to improve a personal statement for grad school
TOUR inside Radcliffe Camera Library University of Oxford // 1 HOUR University study with me
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TOUR inside Radcliffe Camera Library University of Oxford // 1 HOUR University study with me
Day in the life of a research student (Cambridge edition) | Amgen Scholars Programme
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Day in the life of a research student (Cambridge edition) | Amgen Scholars Programme
PhD Interview Presentation Example | How to give an amazing presentation!
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PhD Interview Presentation Example | How to give an amazing presentation!
How to cope with university rejections | Step by step guide | Don't lose hope!
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How to cope with university rejections | Step by step guide | Don't lose hope!
PhD Interview questions and my answers | 23 PhD interview tips | My Oxford interview
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PhD Interview questions and my answers | 23 PhD interview tips | My Oxford interview
Oxford Interview Advice: what are interviewers looking for in MSc and PhD students? PhD Interview UK
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Oxford Interview Advice: what are interviewers looking for in MSc and PhD students? PhD Interview UK
Hustle culture and imposter syndrome (and how to break free)
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Hustle culture and imposter syndrome (and how to break free)
Tour and 2 HOUR Study with Me at Oxford's Grandest Library | Pomodoro study session
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Tour and 2 HOUR Study with Me at Oxford's Grandest Library | Pomodoro study session
Part 5: how to write an Oxford PhD personal statement | key points to include for grad school
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Part 5: how to write an Oxford PhD personal statement | key points to include for grad school
Historic Oxford Bodleian Library Study With Me / Oxford University Library Tour
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Historic Oxford Bodleian Library Study With Me / Oxford University Library Tour
FAQ: My research experience is in a different field / PhD application transferable research skills
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FAQ: My research experience is in a different field / PhD application transferable research skills

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  • @arimateialacerda5298
    @arimateialacerda5298 52 хвилини тому

    Amazing! I'm obsessed by this way of organization, thank you so much!

  • @mahtabhaghshenas2842
    @mahtabhaghshenas2842 3 дні тому

    I`m on the verge of starting my PhD and found your videos soooo helpful. thank you for putting much efforts in making these useful contents dear Hira.

  • @andreroots40
    @andreroots40 5 днів тому

    This is FREE GAME

  • @roflbofl
    @roflbofl 7 днів тому

    you're so smart, thanks for video. very sweet voice, was pleasant to listen the whole video ^^

  • @AlonsoAlonso-nd6kt
    @AlonsoAlonso-nd6kt 8 днів тому

    Hi First Time utilizing this format for a research paper - Not staying organized has cost me a lot thanks for the format / video

  • @miffyonabike
    @miffyonabike 10 днів тому

    This is a wonderful film. Thank you so much, I have now activated my OneNote on my Mac and MacBook Air, synchronised and ready to go. Delighted with it, all that paper was getting me down. Beautiful scarf too. Best wishes, Miffy xxx

  • @user-oi7ox3rp2h
    @user-oi7ox3rp2h 11 днів тому

    Hello am Grace kalinga PhD student

  • @user-lc1mz1pq5z
    @user-lc1mz1pq5z 11 днів тому

    Hey Hira, Just wanted to ask you if a gap after your masters for like 2 years with a small research training experience makes you eligible...like is it necessary that you had to make full use of that time gap..... please if you have time can you give a reply. Thank you

    • @oxford_phd
      @oxford_phd 11 днів тому

      Not at all! Sometimes gap years are taken for personal reasons and it's not an expectation that you'd be doing work or research in that time :)

  • @MM-ig2it
    @MM-ig2it 11 днів тому

    U explain for urself. The screen is note clear.

  • @helenrn9635
    @helenrn9635 11 днів тому

    this is gold!

  • @blackthug65
    @blackthug65 14 днів тому

    I need a spreadsheet like that! would you share a blank copy?

  • @PaigeyPlays_
    @PaigeyPlays_ 16 днів тому

    In what order would you do these tips? I'm a bit confused between the Excel sheet organisation and the one-note organisation. Would you store everything on one note and then make an Excel sheet based on what you are going to use. Great video by the way ! :)

    • @oxford_phd
      @oxford_phd 16 днів тому

      Whenever I find a paper I find anything interesting in I add a little row to Excel. And some papers I take detailed notes for in One Note. Not really an order always but just remember to add a row whenever you read a paper it helps you find what you've read and where the info is. Good luck and thank you!

  • @rayk6235
    @rayk6235 18 днів тому

    Great video!

  • @noviaintan2798
    @noviaintan2798 20 днів тому

    Hi! thank you for the info! actually I do have another question. is it mandatory for a DPhil applicant to have a publication? Thank you!

    • @oxford_phd
      @oxford_phd 19 днів тому

      Not needed! :) it's discussed in more detail in part 2

  • @ajmain
    @ajmain 26 днів тому

    Ma-Sha-Allah Your words are truly inspiring

  • @Aisha12334
    @Aisha12334 26 днів тому

    A nice vedio

  • @annaf8143
    @annaf8143 28 днів тому

    Thank you for this amazing video! Helped me so much! ❤🎉

  • @muhammadislam2779
    @muhammadislam2779 Місяць тому

    Excellent explanation with awesome detailed note. Thanks in millions

  • @fridaa.l.2191
    @fridaa.l.2191 Місяць тому

    :)

  • @yashmi4002
    @yashmi4002 Місяць тому

    Sister I too wanted do phd in oncology in Oxford can I contact you please 🥺🥺🥺

  • @saikhu_
    @saikhu_ Місяць тому

    I am a bit confused, is this presentation example for the PhD Interview, or it's for the Final project delivery presentation ?

  • @Ooooia
    @Ooooia Місяць тому

    Thanks for ignoring me

  • @moujistic
    @moujistic Місяць тому

    hey Hira😊 first of all thankyou so much for all this information. I am already expecting an oxford Dphil interview and wanted to prepare ahead of time. I am having trouble understanding this 5 minutes presentation time: would they give me a topic and I have 5 mins to prepare or this 5 min is the presentation time? My other question is: How would I select the project or topic for this 5 min presentation? would I be presenting my previous projects from masters or bachelors or something related to the project I am applying to?

    • @oxford_phd
      @oxford_phd Місяць тому

      Hi! You will have to present in 5 minutes and you should prepare the slides etc before the interview. The topic should be your research project from masters or bachelors.

  • @MT-sk3od
    @MT-sk3od Місяць тому

    Thank you for share your experience with us

  • @giancarloangi1732
    @giancarloangi1732 Місяць тому

    Nice video!

  • @user-nx8fe2yr6t
    @user-nx8fe2yr6t Місяць тому

    hi are you from india

  • @msaadmahmood2558
    @msaadmahmood2558 Місяць тому

    Recently, in interview professor asked me , do you have any questions❓ I said no😢 your tips would be helpful for the next interview.JazzakAllah.

  • @sweetcorn6776
    @sweetcorn6776 Місяць тому

    Hello Hira ! Do you offer paid or unpaid services? I will apply for Dphil Biology coming year. Please let me know if you can help me with this?

  • @TrendyWebAltar
    @TrendyWebAltar Місяць тому

    I wish I did this when I was starting out. 😭 Instead, I watched this really useful video now that I'm in the final months left in my candidature.

  • @PeaceSample
    @PeaceSample Місяць тому

    Great video! Thanks!

  • @SoyunCronopio
    @SoyunCronopio Місяць тому

    Thank you so much ❤️ you are really lovely ❤ I loved hearing to you while preparing myself for my interview ❤ mine it’s in 4 days, so I will return to this message to tell you how it went 😜

  • @poorvaambekar5437
    @poorvaambekar5437 Місяць тому

    This is going to help me a lot...Thanks!

  • @adistarboy2034
    @adistarboy2034 Місяць тому

    Dear Hira, This is Amiya Sur from India, I would like to thank you first for making an in-depth video on Interview presentation (a crucial aspect of phd interviews) However, I also got confused as I followed along the video, if my school have asked me to present on a project proposal, how can I already have results to share with them ? How do I show the graphs and all prior to beginning my phd ?

  • @AminulHaqChowdhury-cd5qt
    @AminulHaqChowdhury-cd5qt Місяць тому

    Very nice!

  • @Rajgitaa
    @Rajgitaa 2 місяці тому

    Hira, your short video on how you use OneNote has helped me immensly with writing difficult articles. I have ADHD-like symptoms that makes learning - and eventually, writing - difficult subjects. I've been working on an article on the Vagus nerve, trying to take notes from white papers, medical journals, reports ... and can't focus or organize anything. Your video really helped me. Unfortunately I didn't know what program you were using ... you never mentioned it. I eventually figured it out. Thanks so much for posting this. You ARE saving lives. - Roger

    • @oxford_phd
      @oxford_phd 2 місяці тому

      Hi Roger, I'm so happy to hear this system works for you! Sorry it wasn't in the video, I put it in the title and thumbnail. It's Microsoft OneNote, hope that's what you found too! I also have another video on OneNote on my channel if that is useful and will make more!

    • @Rajgitaa
      @Rajgitaa 2 місяці тому

      @@oxford_phd Thanks again.

  • @Gromov-jj8jf
    @Gromov-jj8jf 2 місяці тому

    this is great advice. thanks!

  • @Leon-rf4sw
    @Leon-rf4sw 2 місяці тому

    watched this months ago and today again. thank you so much!

  • @voice_of_niaz
    @voice_of_niaz 2 місяці тому

    Your suggestions for the Oxford interviews were very helpful. Surprisingly, I faced many questions that you already guessed in this video. I spent a lot of time preparing myself based on your advice, and it definitely paid off. I am thrilled to let you know that I received my desired master's offer to join Oxford this September. Thank you so much for your guidance and it would be wonderful to thank you in person when I will be on campus.

    • @oxford_phd
      @oxford_phd 2 місяці тому

      That makes me so delighted to hear!! Many congratulations and I'm so glad I could help!!!

  • @aimensajid7244
    @aimensajid7244 2 місяці тому

    Hey .. Hira I hope you are doing well … hira I have been planning to apply for my phd program in Oxford and I have bioinformatics background…. I’ll really appreciate if you could give me your email or insta where I can have a chat with you it will be great if you help me in this regard.

  • @mavramanzar4920
    @mavramanzar4920 2 місяці тому

    Hi Hira. I applied to the PhD programs but didn’t email the professors. I thought of doing this but it came it me that maybe that’ll come across as jumping ahead. At this stage do you recommend emailing the professor now before not knowing if I have been chosen for panel interview next week? Many thanks. 🙏 Sorry another tiny question, my current masters professors were extremely occupied so I gave my laboratory head reference would that impact the selection? Even though I have first class honours and lots of laboratory experience. Thanks again :)

    • @oxford_phd
      @oxford_phd 2 місяці тому

      Hey I think you can still contact them and say I've applied and would like to discuss the projects if you're available! If they say no that's fine :) Lab head reference is fine, I usually give those as they've worked with you and supervised your research!

    • @mavramanzar4920
      @mavramanzar4920 2 місяці тому

      @@oxford_phd Thank you :) and your videos are amazing, do keep us posted.

    • @mavramanzar4920
      @mavramanzar4920 2 місяці тому

      @@oxford_phd I’m waiting for their response if I’ll be chosen for interview next week, so this Monday I’ll send email to show how my research interest aligns with their research work. If I send my email template would you be able to give me a real quick feedback please, just even one sentence, this will be super helpful. Thank youuuu!

  • @mavramanzar4920
    @mavramanzar4920 2 місяці тому

    Hello, this video was very useful thank you. Can I ask when you mentioned ability to learn, what information they give you and ask questions based on that? Because this is my weak point to reply and think instantly on the spot and I’m working on this.

    • @oxford_phd
      @oxford_phd 2 місяці тому

      It depends on the field, but for STEM subjects it can be some data like a graph and they ask you to interpret the figure and what the graph shows, and what you can deduce from the data :) You can practice by reading some papers and looking at figures to see how the graphs/figures show the data and what the authors deduced from the figures :)

    • @mavramanzar4920
      @mavramanzar4920 2 місяці тому

      @@oxford_phd Thanks again :)

  • @RosalindR
    @RosalindR 2 місяці тому

    Thanks a lot Hira. The video was in great help. I always knew for PhD position email Professor first but recently I heard about( from some mate apply for PhD in USA) in Biological Science there is no need to cold email first. You have to directly apply through the application. Is it true? Will you please clear that for me?

    • @oxford_phd
      @oxford_phd 2 місяці тому

      This is different from cold emailing and asking if they can take on a PhD student although that also works sometimes if you have your own funding or a very strong CV/research portfolio. What I'm talking about here is emailing the professor if they have a PhD project advertised and meeting them before applying.

  • @noahyousefy8152
    @noahyousefy8152 2 місяці тому

    Hello Hira, thank you for the video. I do not quite get the differenc ebetween point 1 and 3 in your video. First you say that you rewrite the useful paragraphs straight away. In the third section you say that you just copy paste and rewrite it later only if it is useful your the thesis. Can you please clarify on that?

    • @oxford_phd
      @oxford_phd 2 місяці тому

      It depends on the purpose. If you're reading to write e.g. an essay or your thesis intro, then I write as I read. But if you're reading to understand a topic, browse the literature, or make notes I just copy paste. And if I need to write from it later then I can use that info and paraphrase without having to reread articles. Hope that makes sense!

  • @megh_na
    @megh_na 2 місяці тому

    Would love to see a video where you explain how you organize these notes into those sections and folders. I often get very confused about that.

  • @jahanzebnawaz261
    @jahanzebnawaz261 2 місяці тому

  • @mahamvlogs93
    @mahamvlogs93 2 місяці тому

    Hello Hira. Can you please share your visa process for the funded PhD in UK? Thanks ☺️

    • @oxford_phd
      @oxford_phd 2 місяці тому

      Hi it was so long ago that I applied for the visa and they've changed it a lot so I think I'm not the best person for this now! But if I have time I could do some research on it for a video

  • @jahanzebnawaz261
    @jahanzebnawaz261 2 місяці тому

    ur wonderful

  • @Pawandeepkaur
    @Pawandeepkaur 2 місяці тому

    I am a postdoc and now realise why I did not this hack of using one note with my literature organization. Thanks dear

  • @creigdowson
    @creigdowson 2 місяці тому

    I like this