A Challenging Experience for Self-Funded PhD Students
Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich
One positive aspect of the employer is the freedom to select research topics that align with personal interests.
Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich
One significant issue with the employer is the inadequately structured doctoral program.
Doctoral students are left to independently seek scholarships, and even after securing funding and commencing their work at the institution, they receive limited attention and support from their supervisors for their research projects.
As a result, it is unsurprising that the majority of self-funded PhD students originate from developing countries, raising concerns of potential exploitation of foreign labor.
Verbesserungsvorschläge
Supervisors should genuinely assess their capacity to mentor new PhD students and only accept them if they are truly interested in providing support.