The statement of purpose (SoP) is the only personal document in most Master’s or PhD application packages. This article offers essential guidelines for writing an effective SoP.

It takes, on average, anywhere between six and eight years to complete a PhD programme. Therefore, choosing the right PhD topic becomes a very important factor in determining the successful completion of your PhD.

Completing your PhD research project is often a lengthy process that will at some stage almost certainly involve changes in your initial plans. This article outlines some considerations and actions to take if you are contemplating changing your topic or even your field.

Many PhD students don’t manage to publish their findings during their PhD, but are encouraged to do so after completion of their project. This articles provides some practical tips for publishing and promoting your thesis.

The PhD prospectus is an academic document usually demanded in American university systems. It is mostly associated with PhD programmes.

The PhD application package usually requires that you prepare a number of possible documents. Regardless of which items are required, you should consider all the documents as components contributing to a whole application. These components, when reviewed together, should be able to effectively convey your motivation for researching a particular topic at a specific institution.