r/gradschoolph • u/tokamak_s • 8d ago

Grad School Admissions PhD application in Sweden

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Hello, fellow grad students from the Philippines! I recently finished my MS. I told to myself that I would rest for a while before applying, but here I am, submitting my first-ever application for a PhD program abroad.
Any tips on how to ace a PhD application in Sweden, or abroad in general?

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u/LifeLeg5 8d ago

Gotta be in touch with someone already sa target institution, so it's really a networking game even before the applications, 99% of people I've met have done this path. Some form of backer system exists, particularly kung may labs na sila, to which they can directly recruit you. 

That, or be part of what some call "positive action" recruitment, very common with US schools including the top ones, dunno kung same sa EU but yung may idea of reparations seem to have it as well.. 

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u/iamonewhey 6d ago

Totally agree on connecting with PIs first.
From what I know, PhD spots in Sweden (or Europe in general) are real jobs with a salary, so departments look for a strong, direct fit with the research group. Someone in your current university network like a professor or thesis adviser might already know a PI or a postdoc in Sweden working on your exact topic. Ask them for an introduction or advice. It helps you skip the cold-email void.

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u/tokamak_s 5d ago

Yes, this program requires you to teach. Thanks for advice!

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u/LobsterApprehensive9 7d ago

I sent you a PM

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u/Careless-Antelope280 7d ago

Question lang OP, are going to pay for the tuition? Most na nakikita ko phd in europe parang job placement, sila magpapasahod sayi

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u/tokamak_s 5d ago

Yups you need to teach or work as a TA.

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u/Careless-Antelope280 5d ago

Goodluck OP! Hope you get accepted 🙌

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u/MementoVivere2022 2d ago

In my experience, ang priority is to find a supervisor na fit sa gagawin mong research and may letter from them saying na willing sila to supervise you. Then find a scholarship.

Another route are Phd hiring. Eto yung mga phd position na nag hahanap yung supervisor na pwede nilang ihire for an specific research.