Supervisor Selection: Central Dogma of Ph.D

Rahul Kumar

Monday, 14 Apr 2008 13:08 UTC

One of the most critical decision every graduate student faces during the graduate school is the choice of supervisor. Many a times, the dilemma involves joining a senior faculty or a new faculty.
If a student chooses a senior faculty to be the supervisor, accessibility is often a problem. While in the case of new faculty, relatively less brand value in the field seems to be a concern. Apart from these two obvious differences there might be many other pros and cons of the issue.

I will appreciate knowledgeable posts on this issue, which could benefit graduate students in deciding their thesis supervisor.You could also share your experience while making this decision.

Updated 15 Apr 2008 08:23 UTC

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    • In my opinion, in the choice of a supervisor a graduate student has to hear only him (her) -self! I intend that he (she) has to choose a supervisor in relation to his (her) scientific tendency. As I have made an half century ago…

    • True. I guess it is very much subjective decision.
      I always wonder what could be objective rationales which could help in making this decision!

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