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Advocating for #MentalHealth & #PersonalFinances in Academia | Empowering Researchers to live their best lives.

[Labiofy @Labiofy]

1/11 About me 🧵:

I am a Scientist. I've applied for fellowships to secure a salary, managed multiple projects and people without clear direction. #phdlife

[Dr Mehmood @en_conversion]

📬 How to Email a Professor for PhD/MS Supervision (and Actually Get a Response)
Reaching out to professors is often the first real step toward securing research supervision, scholarships, or even a fully funded position 🎓. But let’s be honest — most students never get replies.
Here’s why: Bad Emails.
So how do you write one that professors actually read (and reply to)?
Follow this step-by-step structure — optimized for impact ⬇️
📌 1. Craft a Catchy Subject Line
Professors receive dozens of emails daily. Your subject line should make them pause. Use:
🔹 “Prospective PhD Student – Fall 2025 – Interest in [Professor’s Topic]”
🔹 “Application for MS Supervision – [Your Name] – [Area]”
Avoid vague ones like: “Hello Sir”, “Request” or “Urgent”.
🧑‍🔬 2. Professional Salutation
✅ Use: “Dear Dr. ___” or “Dear Prof. ___”
🚫 Avoid: “Hi Sir”, “Mr.”, or “Mrs.”
📌 3. First Paragraph – Who Are You?
Introduce yourself briefly:
✅ Name, current degree/university, and your goal (MS/PhD).
✅ Mention how your background aligns with their research.
📖 Example:
“My name is [Your Name], a final-year MSc student in [Subject] at [University]. I’m writing to express interest in joining your research group for a PhD focusing on [Professor’s topic of work].”
🔬 4. Second Paragraph – Why You?
✅ Highlight research experience, thesis, tools/techniques, publications (if any).
✅ Be clear, relevant, and concise — avoid jargon and too much detail.
✅ Mention how your past aligns with their lab’s ongoing work.
💡 Tip: Read 2–3 of their recent papers and refer to one you genuinely found interesting.
🔍 5. Third Paragraph – Why Them?
Show your genuine motivation.
✅ State which specific lab topic/project excites you.
✅ Politely request supervision/opportunity to contribute.
✅ Example:
“I am particularly fascinated by your recent work on [topic]. If possible, I’d be honored to contribute to this research in your lab starting [Month/Year].”
📎 6. Close Professionally
✅ Attach your CV
✅ Mention your availability
✅ Offer to provide more info
✅ Sign off politely
📖 Example:
“I have attached my CV for your consideration. If there’s additional information you’d like, I’d be happy to share. I look forward to hearing from you!”
📌 Pro Tip:
Before hitting send: ✅ Double-check grammar
✅ Use a university email (if possible)
✅ Keep it under 300 words
✅ Rename attachments like YourName_CV.pdf
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[Dr Mehmood @en_conversion]

Top Authentic Platforms to Find PhD Scholarships 🎓💰

If you’re looking for fully funded PhD scholarships, these trusted platforms provide verified and up-to-date scholarship opportunities worldwide.

1. Official University Websites 🌍

🔹 Visit the official websites of universities offering PhD programs.
🔹 Most universities have dedicated scholarship pages for international students.
🔹 Example: Oxford, Harvard, ETH Zurich, University of Melbourne, etc.

2. Government & International Scholarship Portals 🏛️

✅ DAAD (Germany) – https://t.co/IVZ1tNLeUP (German government-funded scholarships)
✅ Erasmus Mundus – https://t.co/DCRHZNjyFo (EU-funded PhD programs)
✅ Fulbright Program – https://t.co/YVuqKjBywV (For U.S. & international students)
✅ Commonwealth Scholarships – https://t.co/JOFfiQWMRN (UK-funded PhD opportunities)
✅ Australia Awards – https://t.co/hyAseDNkyY (Scholarships for students in Australia)
✅ China Scholarship Council (CSC) – https://t.co/PPnWacK4Ux (Chinese government-funded PhD programs)
✅ Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships – https://t.co/EOnCCZWIFk (Fully funded PhDs in Switzerland)
✅ Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships – https://t.co/lJ6cc0wNI5 (Top funding for PhD students in Canada)

3. Global Scholarship Databases 📚

🌍 These platforms list verified PhD scholarships from universities and organizations worldwide:
🔹 Scholarship Positions – https://t.co/zfI7Ci4BJr
🔹 Scholarship Portal – https://t.co/CdzWDCXUOy
🔹 FindAPhD – https://t.co/zTQeTWC5Hn (Exclusive to PhD opportunities)
🔹 ResearchGate – https://t.co/IyVJkuvrtW (Academic networking & funding calls)
🔹 EURAXESS – https://t.co/0XsA1yJSmi (Europe-based PhD & research funding)

4. University-Specific PhD Funding Portals 🏫

🔹 Gates Cambridge Scholarship – https://t.co/gQpGaODkTS (Fully funded PhDs at Cambridge)
🔹 Rhodes Scholarship – https://t.co/58nvS3apBo (For Oxford PhDs)
🔹 Chevening Scholarships – https://t.co/ish75BRFtV (For UK universities)
🔹 MIT PhD Funding – https://t.co/VMPIDR4H0D (Fully funded MIT research degrees)

5. Research & Scientific Organizations 🔬

✅ Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) – https://t.co/Yc4kf4P4Yd (PhD & postdoc funding in Europe)
✅ Wellcome Trust – https://t.co/Vv0t2VPf57 (Biomedical & health science PhD funding)
✅ Newton Fund – https://t.co/bdlnaKb3vS (UK-funded PhDs in collaboration with developing countries)
✅ UNESCO Fellowships – https://t.co/EaJG1F8Olx (Funding for PhD students in various disciplines)

🔹 Pro Tip: Start preparing early! Scholarship deadlines are often 6-12 months before the PhD program starts.

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#PhDScholarships #StudyAbroad #FullyFunded #Research #HigherEducation #ScholarshipOpportunities

[Paula García @paula_gar_lo]

6 things I've learnt, 6 months into my PhD journey:

1. Every PhD path is unique, and plans often change, so stay adaptable.
2. Unexpected opportunities can be the best.
3. It's okay not to have all the answers, so don't feel that you need to know everything.

👇 #PhD #academia

[The PhD Place @ThePhDPlace]

Give me 10 more years to write and it still wouldn’t be perfect.

[Aditya @theconformalguy]

Just realised that once you become a .doc (dr), you can convert to .pdf (postdoc fellow) 😱

[Dr Mehmood @en_conversion]

Dear researchers

[Labiofy @Labiofy]

@kakkar_anuja You are not alone either 💪 keep fighting 💪

[Labiofy @Labiofy]

@GeoWithJustin Even if it is on the weekends 🤫

[Labiofy @Labiofy]

Struggling to fund that scientific conference? 🎓💸
⬇️
🔗https://t.co/MzJXVcop9F

#PhD #phdlife #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter #Science @ThePhDPlace @en_conversion @ScholarshipfPhd @PhD_Genie @career_re

[Labiofy @Labiofy]

@virology_bb Are all the tables that important? What do your PI/advisors/lab senior members think?

[Labiofy @Labiofy]

@indigoglow_ That's so kind!

[Dr. Jitender Kumar @jitenderk304]

Seeking #Postdoc Position!
I've completed my #PhD in #Computational and #Theoretical #Neuroscience, exploring #neural dynamics, #Parkinson’s models, & #neuromodulation. Skilled in #NEURON, #Brian2, neural data analysis.
#Neuroscience #ComputationalNeuroscience #PostdocSearch

[Carmen Sandi @carmensandi10]

Hiring! Postdoc position in Human Metabolism!
Join us to explore the metabolic underpinnings of human brain & behavior; focusing on anxiety & motivation
Outstanding interdisciplinary environment @Brainmind_EPFL @EPFL_en in Lausanne Switzerland
Info here: https://t.co/rqwGPQiU4P

[Labiofy @Labiofy]

@weiss_hadas Your mental health is more important than getting published 💪

[Dan Go @CoachDanGo]

The best antidepressant drugs on the planet are exercise, walking in nature, nutrient dense foods and good sleep habits.

[Hannah Overbye-Thompson @Hannah_Overbye]

I'm excited to share that I'm officially a Ph.D. candidate 🎉 Meaning I'll be on the job market this fall (gulp). My research explores human-algorithm interaction and the social impact of emerging tech at the intersection of mass communication & decision-making.

[Labiofy @Labiofy]

@JonM_Garcia Congratulations Dr @JonM_Garcia

[Labiofy @Labiofy]

@irfanh01 Breathe ➡️ Do something you enjoy to relax ➡️ Start planning the presentation ➡️ Ask for feedback ➡️ Iterate

You got this 💪

[Re-energising Your Career @career_re]

#AcademicTwitter What you think, is the real measure of your success!😀#PhDlife #phdvoice

[Sarah Stern @sarah_stern]

Hey there science friends!

Has your funding been cut or do you know someone whose funding has been cut?

I’m starting a podcast to highlight your research in particular! If you’re interested in being featured, reach out by DM or email!