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DU PhD Admission 2023-24 Phase II Interview (Open), Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria  

DU PhD Admission 2023-24: DU PhD Admission for Phase II is ongoing. The last date to apply for DU PhD Admission 2023 Phase II Interview is January 22, 2023. Candidates have to visit phd2023.uod.ac.in for more details about admission.

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DU PhD Admission 2023-24: NTA has started DU PhD Admission Phase II interviews by departments/centres from December 22, 2024. The last date for the interview is January 22, 2024. NTA will release DU PhD Admission 2023-24 Phase II recommendations of DRC and BRS on January 29, 2024. The last date to pay the Phase II fees is January 31, 2024.  

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DU PhD Admission is conducted based on NTA PhD Entrance Test 2023. Interested candidates must go through the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.

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Important dates for du phd admission 2023-24 .

Candidates who have successfully qualified NTA Ph.D Entrance Exam 2023 must go through the important dates of DU PhD Admission 2023-24 from the below table

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• Candidates must secure a minimum of 55% marks in their Master’s Degree or equivalent with UGC 7-point within the same or allied challenge from a recognized university.
• A legitimate entrance check rating.
• Candidates should have a good academic record and well capacity for study.

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Reserved Eligibility For DU PhD Admission 2023 

• Candidates have to secure a minimum of 50% marks in their Master’s Degree or equivalent with a UGC 7-point from a recognized university.
• A valid front test rating.
• Candidates must have the right instructional file and well research capacity. 

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Foreign Nationals Eligibility For DU PhD Admission 2023 

• Candidates of foreign nationals need to secure a minimum of 65% marks in their Master’s Degree or equivalent with UGC 7-point from a recognized university.
• A legitimate front check rating.
• Candidates should have the right academic document and research capacity.

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DU PhD Admission 2023 Process

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and have a clean studies notion in thoughts can follow the below steps to appear for DU PhD Admission 2023.

• Visit the official website of Delhi University i.e., admission.uod.ac.in.
• On the homepage, find and click on PhD Admission tab.
• Fill in the required information in the application form.
• Upload all the required documents such as research inspiration, academic transcripts, certificates, etc. 
• Pay the requisite application fee and click on Submit.
• Candidates may required to appear for an entrance exam based on the department they choose. 
• After qualifying the entrance exam, candidates have to attend an interview.
• DU releases a merit list that includes the names of the qualified candidates.

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DU PhD Courses 2023

Candidates participating in DU PhD Admission 2023 can also check the list of available PhD courses from the below list.

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DU Ph.D Admission 2023 Entrance Exam Pattern

Candidates who are willing to appear in NTA Ph.D Entrance Exam to be selected for DU Ph.D Admission must check the exam pattern below

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DU PhD Admission 2023 : FAQs

Ans. The last date to apply for phase II of DU Ph.D Admission 2023 is December 20, 2023. Candidates have to visit the official website i.e., admission.uod.ac.in to apply for the admission process.

Ans. Candidates who have cleared coursework of M. Phil. from the University of Delhi with at least 55% marks in aggregate may directly appear for an interview for a Ph.D. without completing the M. Phil. Dissertation, if the candidate is interested in registering for a Ph.D. without completing the M.Phil Program.

Ans. DU SOL provides admission to more than 25 undergraduate and postgraduate courses. You can directly get admission to Delhi University SOL without needing to take the CUET exam. They have introduced 6 new programs like BMS, BBA, and BA (Hons.) Economics, Library and Information Science, and MBA.

Ans. A 500+ score in CUET is a decent score to get in CUET 2024. But to get into a good university, a score above 650 is required. With a 650+ score in CUET, you are expected to get into universities like DU, BHU, and BBAU, to name a few.

Ans. The required minimum qualification for admission to a Ph. D Program shall normally be a two years Master's OR M. Phil Degree from any accredited Indian or Foreign University in the relevant field. She/he must have obtained 55% marks or Equivalent Grade in the Master's or M.

Ans. The National Testing Agency (NTA) administers the online Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for PhD. admissions at renowned Indian universities such as Delhi University (DU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU).

Ans. Participated candidates will have to secure 50-55% marks to qualify the exam. Admission to the PG programs will be granted based on the interview.

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Ph.D. Admissions 2023, Round II: University Notice, Department Procedure and Important Dates

Procedure for Admission to be followed by the Department is as per the Notice previously displayed on the Department Website.

All students who are eligible for Round II of the Ph.D. Admissions 2023 must register through the University Portal as specified in the above notice.

Additionally, all eligible students should ALSO submit their research proposal to the Department through this FORM. Th e last date for submission of research proposals (as per the format specified in the Notice ) to the Department (via the form linked below) is 21st December 2023 .

Please use this Link to access the DU PhD admission registration page

Please use THIS FORM for the submission of the research proposal to the Department.

Only those eligible candidates who have registered through the University portal AND submitted the research proposal by the due date shall be permitted to appear for the Department Level Test and Interview.

The Department Level Test is tentatively scheduled for 12 January 2024 and the Interview Schedule will be declared after the university registration is over. Please regularly visit the Department website for information regarding this aspect.

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Ph.D. Microbiology Admissions

Admission 2023.

Registration of Ph.D admission Phase II is now open.

Registration for Ph.D admission Phase II is extended till Dec 31, 2023

Register Here

- The tentative number of seats available for PhD program in 2nd round of admission are six. The tentative category wise distribution is 3-UR, 1-OBC, 2-SC

- Tentative date for PhD admission interview will be 09-10 Jan 2024 (Tuesday-Wednesday)

Admission 2022-23

The   admission portal   for PhD admissions in University of Delhi is closed. The last date of registration is 20-June-2022. The entrance test for admission to Ph.D.programs for academic year 2022-23 will he held by NTA in coming months. The dates will be announced on University website. The syllabus for Ph.D. entrance test 2022 will be same as the syllabus of MSc Microbiology program in University of Delhi, which can be downloaded   here .

The bulletin of information for admission to Ph.D. courses of University of Delhi may be   downloaded here . The tentative number of seats expected to be available for admission to PhD program in Department of Microbiology for academic year 2022-23 are five (3 UR, 1 OBC, 1 SC).

The PhD program at University of Delhi is governed by rules framed under Ordinance VI, which can be downloaded   here .

Submission of research proposal in the application form is not mandatory.

Eligibility :

The candidate should have a minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA score) in Master’s Degree/ M.Phil./ M. Tech./ M.D./ M.S. in any branch of life Sciences/ Medical Sciences/ any branch of Biology from a recognized University/ Institute.

Those students who qualify UGC-NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF), ICAR-NET, GATE (in 'Life Science' or 'Biotechnology' subject with minimum percentile as described ahead), are eligible to appear directly for interview for Ph.D. admission. However, every applicant must apply and register at admission portal before last date of registration (20-June-2022).

GATE eligibility

Please note that candidate who have qualified GATE either in 'Life Science' or in 'Biotechnology' subject with minimum percentile score as listed below, will be eligible for directly appearing in interview of Ph.D. admission.

General category: Percentile of 90 and above

OBC: Percentile of 85 and above

SC, ST, PwD: Percentile of 80 and above

Entrance Test:

The date for the conduct of the Entrance Examination for admission to Ph.D. Microbiology will be announced by NTA. The entrance test will be of 2 hour duration and will consist of 50 multiple choice questions.  The syllabus for entrance test would be the syllabus for M.Sc. Microbiology course of University of Delhi which can be downloaded   here .

Important information for OBC applicants:

The OBC applicants who belong to the ‘Non-Creamy Layer’ and whose caste appears in the Central List of the OBCs only, shall be eligible to be considered for admission under the OBC category (Validity period of OBC certificate in respect of ‘creamy layer’ status of the applicants as per DOPT Office Memorandum No. 36036/2/2013-Estt.(Res-I) dated 31 March 2016).   The validity of the non-creamy layer certificate shall be for the financial year 2021-2022, issued after 31st March, 2022.   If the applicants do not have the OBC non-creamy layer certificate of the financial year 2021-22 at the time of upload, the applicant may upload old OBC non-creamy layer certificate/acknowledgement slip of OBC non-creamy layer certificate application. However, at the time of admission, the applicant will have to produce the OBC non-creamy layer certificate of the financial year 2021-22. 

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Eligibility for PhD Admissions 2022-23

(i) Stage 1: Objective type Screening Test: All candidates without UGC/CSIR-NET/JRF/GATE/Teacher Fellowship/MPhil Degree will appear in an objective type screening test, to be conducted by the University through NTA.

(ii) Stage 2: Essay type Written test and Interview: Candidates clearing NTA's objective type screening test, and all candidates irrespective of UGC/CSIR-NET/JRF/GATE, will appear in an essay-type written test of 40 Marks, followed by interviews of 10 Marks to be conducted by the Department.

(iii) Teacher Fellowship/MPhil Degree Holders are exempted from Stage 2 written test, however, they need to appear for an interview of 50 Mark.

(iv) Merit will be prepared for final admission as above.

NOTE: Syllabus for Stage 2 Written Test will be as per DU MA (Geography) CBCS Pattern

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• MPhil/PhD Admission Schedule (2021): CLICK HERE
• PhD Interview Schedule (December 2021): CLICK HERE
• PhD Interview Notice (ONLINE): CLICK HERE
• PhD Online Interview Schedule of 23.12.2021: [ Click Here ]
• Provisional PhD Interview Results 2021: [ Click Here ]
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• PhD (Geography) Provisional Admission List, March 2021 [ Click Here ]
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University of Delhi PhD Admission 2023: Dates, Application Form, Entrance

DU PhD Admission 2023  – University of Delhi invites application for PhD Admission 2023 in various disciplines.

In Phase I , only the candidates who are eligible on the basis of qualifying UGC-NET (including JRF)/ UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ AYUSH-NET/DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE or equivalent national level examination/fellowship (as identified by DRC)/ GATE/ teacher fellowship holders and others will be able to apply.

In Phase II

• All candidates who had not applied for Phase I and are eligible (including M.Phil qualified candidates and candidates who have qualified Ph.D. Entrance Test 2023-24) may apply in Phase II.
• Candidates who had already registered in Phase I and wish to update their proposal may do so in Phase II.
• Only the candidates who will apply afresh/update their proposal shall be considered in Phase II.

Check below more details on DU PhD Admission 2023 like the eligibility criteria, application form, syllabus and admission process, etc.

Latest –

• (20 Nov 2023) The Registration Window provided to candidates to register in Phase II has been extended to 11:59 p.m., Friday, December 22, 2023.
• (5 Nov 2023) Application for second phase started
• (9 Aug 2023) Application opened for Joint Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU – 2023
• Last date extended for phase-I
• (12 July 2023) DU PhD Admission 2023 Application form Released

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Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before filling the DU PhD form. If any candidate is found ineligible, the candidature is cancelled for the said course.

Common Eligibility Criteria for PhD

• Master‘s degree or a professional degree in the same or allied subjects, declared equivalent to the Master‘s degree with minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade
• A relaxation of 5% of marks or an equivalent relaxation of grade for those belonging to OBC(non-creamy layer)/SC/ST/ differently-abled.
• In Phase I, only the candidates who are eligible on the basis of qualifying UGC-NET (including JRF)/ UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ AYUSH-NET/DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE or equivalent national level examination/fellowship (as identified by DRC)/ GATE/ teacher fellowship holders and others will be able to apply.
• In Phase II, all eligible candidates will be able to apply. However, candidates who become eligible on the basis of appearing in the entrance test will be shortlisted for interviews after the declaration of the result of the entrance test.

Program Specific Eligibility

For Program Specific Eligibility check Ph.D. Bulletin of Information or website of specific Department.

DU PhD Admission 2023 Important Dates

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• All the candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. Program are required to register online. Click Help tab on the Portal to view the Step by Step Instructions to fill the Application Form.
• Any first time user, in order to access the PhD Admission Portal, needs to register on the portal.
• With a valid e-mail ID he / she can easily Register and generate login details by clicking on the -New User Registration button.

Read information brochure carefully before filling application form.

• Candidates desirous of applying in Ph.D. Programs of the Department, requires to fill only single registration form. In case a candidate wishes to apply in more than one Program (in same or different Department) then the candidate shall fill separate registration form for each Program. It may be noted that same Login details shall be used for all the registration forms filled by the candidate. Candidate shall be required to pay separate registration fee for applying to each Program.

Application Fee (Expected)

• All the candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. Program are required to register online on http://phd2023.uod.ac.in. Click Help tab on the Portal to view the Step by Step Instructions to fill the Application Form.

Application Fee

Candidate has to fill the online application form on the portal https://phd-entrance.samarth.ac.in/

Further, for applying for additional Test Papers a fee of Rs. 800/- (General applicants) or Rs. 700/- (OBC-NCL/GenEWS/ SC/ST/Third Gender/PwBD Applicants

DU PhD Entrance Test 2023 Details

Scheme of examination, du phd entrance exam 2023 admit card.

• The Admit Card is issued provisionally to the candidates, subject to their satisfying the eligibility conditions.
• Candidates have to appear for the Examination at the given Centre on Date and Shift (Timing) as indicated in their Admit Card.
• No candidate will be allowed to appear at the examination centre, on Date and Timings other than that allotted to them in their Admit card.
• The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the Admit Card carefully and follow them during the conduct of the examination.

Interview is mandatory for all candidates including those candidates who are exempted from Entrance Test.

• The admission to the Program is through an entrance test, which results in the shortlisting of the candidates for the interview. It may be noted that certain Departments may have mode of evaluation other than Interview. Candidate may refer to the Departmental website directly for the details.
• It may be noted that after the entrance examination, certain Departments may opt to have a second test prior to interview for the candidates shortlisted on the basis of the entrance test.
• The list of shortlisted candidates and dates of the interview shall be notified on the Ph.D. admission portal.
• For the Departments requiring Research Proposal, a Candidate shall bring a printed copy of the proposal at the time of the Interview, which the candidate filled during the online registration process. Candidate may go through the Program Specific Eligibility Criteria to check if the Research Proposal is mandatory for the applied Program. Please refer to the Department‘s website for specific details.

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DU PhD Admission 2022 Exempted Category Admission

Candidates who have already registered for University of Delhi Ph.D. admission for academic year 2022-23, and have qualified the NET/CSIR/JRF etc. recently can appear for interview directly as per the Ordinance VI of the University of Delhi.

Such candidates may upload their NET/CSIR/JRF certificates in the form .

The last date for filling the form is Sunday, December 11, 2022.

DU PhD Admission 2021

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DU PhD Admission 2020

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Candidates those who will qualify for the entrance examination are called for DU PhD Admission 2020 Interview. Candidates those who have been exempted from DUET, have to attend interview sessions on a compulsory basis.

Department of Physics & Astrophysics

Major Areas of Research

Astrophysics, Atomic & Molecular Physics, Bio-Physics, Biological Network Cosmology, Condensed matter physics, Complex systems computational physics, Field theory, General relativity, Laser Plasma interactions, Nuclear Physics-Nuclear Structure & Reaction Dynamics, High Energy Physics, Material Science, Non-linear dynamics, , Mesoscopic Physics (Transport Quantum Dots and Quantum Wires), Spintronics, Nano-materials physics, Non-equilibrium Statistical mechanics, Particle Physics, Plasma physics, Quantum Dots, Radiation dosimetry, Radiation detector development & characterisation, Polymers, Semiconductors, Crystallography, String Theory.

Eligibility conditions for admission to PhD Programme

(a) MSc in Physics or MSc/M Tech in allied subject with minimum 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade from a recognized institution. The list of Allied Subjects only for PhD admission –

M.Sc. in Applied Physics, Material Science, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Geophysics, Electronics, Nano Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biophysics, Biomedical Science, Environmental Science.

M.Tech. in Chemical Engg., Electrical Engg., Mechanical Engg., Computer Science, Material Science, Electronics, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Science, Applied Optics.

(b) Eligibility for appearing in direct Interview without written entrance test-

Candidates with valid UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF), UGC-NET (including JRF)/ DST-INSPIRE or equivalent national level examination/ fellowship/ teacher fellowship holder in Physical Science may directly appear for interview.

In addition the following categories of applicants may also appear directly for interviews –

(i) Candidates who has qualified JEST Physics (Joint Entrance Screening Test)

• Up to Rank 200(General Category)
• Up to Rank 225(OBC)
• Up to Rank 250 (SC/ST/PwD)

(ii) Candidates having GATE Physics with:

• Percentile of 90 and above (General Category)
• Percentile of 85 and above (OBC)
• Percentile of 80 and above (SC/ST/PwD)

Selected Candidates for DU PhD Physics Admission 2020-21

Provisionally selected candidates for Ph D. admission 2021

Interview Schedule for PhD Admission in Physics 2020-21

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Ph.D. Undertaking form 

Ph.D. criteria checklist 

Tentative list of the Applicant eligible for DU PhD Physics 2020-21 interview

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Degree:  Doctor of Philosophy Course:  Research Description: Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy

The Doctoral degree in Philosophy is a popular programme run by the Department of Philosophy. The course maintains high standards and provides rigorous training to the scholars from the time they are admitted to the programme through the period of their research up until the completion of their degree. The course aims at making Ph.D. scholars successfully identify the main philosophical problems in their chosen area of research, train them in developing skills of argumentation, writing research papers, and finally in thesis writing. 

The areas of doctoral research are spread across diverse fields within philosophy covering areas such as analytical philosophy, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, continental philosophy, Metaethics, Feminism, and Indian philosophy.

Eligilibility Requirements :

Admission to Ph.D. Program of University of Delhi is governed by the Ordinance VI of the University, its Amendments, and other notifications issued by UoD from time to time in this regard. For the academic year 2023-24, the Ph.D. registration portal shall be opened more than one time in an academic year. 6. In Phase I, only the candidates who are eligible on the basis of qualifying UGC-NET (including JRF)/ UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ AYUSH-NET/DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE or equivalent national level examination/fellowship (as identified by DRC)/ GATE/ teacher fellowship holders and others (as per Ordinance VI, Notification: Amendments to Ordinances dated 09th August 2017 and its Amendments approved by the Executive Council in its meeting held on 01-02.07.2019) will be able to apply. In Phase II, all eligible candidates will be able to apply. However, candidates who become eligible on the basis of appearing in the entrance test will be shortlisted for interviews after the declaration of the result of the entrance test.

Admission Schedule

The schedule for Phase I of PhD admissions is:

Urgent Corrigendum for II Phase Phd Interview notification

Interview Schedule Phase II Click Here

Notification for Phase II Ph.D. Admissions

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For more information on eligibility requirements please visit link  https://phd2023.uod.ac.in/index.php/site/login

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Revised Ordinance VI approved by the Executive Council Meeting held on 15.12.2023:  Ordinance VI Approved by AC & EC, 2023

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How we landed job interviews for professorships straight out of our PhD programmes

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• Qimin Liu 1

Violeta Rodriguez is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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Qimin Liu is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Boston University in Massachusetts.

By staying organized in their job hunt, both authors received several job offers. Credit: Getty

We met during the last year of our PhD training, after securing placements at the University of Illinois Chicago’s Department of Psychiatry for our predoctoral internships — the final step of our clinical doctoral programmes. V. R. came from the University of Georgia in Athens and was pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology, and Q. L. came from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and was working towards a PhD in clinical science and quantitative methods. It was amid the academic rigour and personal stress of the last year of our programmes that we became friends. We bonded over being immigrants and not speaking English as our first language while navigating the complexities of academia. We both wanted to forgo postdoctoral training and instead immediately become junior professors. Now, we’re assistant professors: V. R. is at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and Q. L. is at Boston University in Massachusetts.

The odds we faced in the academic job market had seemed insurmountable, particularly to immigrants, and we had been cautioned by mentors and even junior faculty members about the challenge ahead. But we succeeded: we received a combined total of 27 in-person interviews, leading to 15 tenure-track assistant-professor offers across departments of psychology, paediatrics or psychiatry, schools of education and academic medical centres. (You can check out our hints for nailing job interviews in our other article .)

How to move labs

Despite the positive outcome, the process was stressful, fast and unpredictable. Our friendship became a sanctuary: amid the daunting job market and our own self-doubt, we understood and encouraged each other. We want to offer what our friendship provided us — understanding, support and encouragement — to researchers hoping to stay in academia after earning a PhD, so we are sharing our reflections and insights.

We must first make clear: no amount of job-search tips and tricks can substitute for good science and a strong publication record. To gauge our readiness, we looked up the CV of the most recent hire in each department that we applied to. We also made sure we had backup offers of postdoctoral positions. While navigating this process, we learnt that institutions were interested in candidates who planned to pursue external funding.

Qimin Liu is now an assistant professor. Credit: Qimin Liu

We had both obtained federal and private funding before — making us more competitive. We urge aspiring professors to prioritize their research contributions, external fellowship and grant applications and academic achievements above all.

To readers who’ve successfully navigated this process, many of our reflections and insights could seem obvious. However, this kind of advice can be the hardest to follow during a fast-moving job hunt, with several moving pieces involved and new considerations and job offers or advertisements emerging unexpectedly. Treat this as a checklist before beginning to fill out job applications.

Tips and tricks

Start your search early. Allow ample time to prepare for the job hunt; research potential options, such as jobs in academic medical centres, standard department positions or tenure-track jobs in related fields; and submit applications. Plan to reply to job ads long before the first deadline. Starting early gives you time to collect and incorporate feedback from mentors and colleagues.

Training: Free course on peer review

Prepare your networks. The academic job market can be unpredictable, with opportunities emerging unexpectedly. It is important to think about who can write letters for you — sometimes at short notice. Most of our applications required three letters of recommendation from all applicants. Others requested letters from only shortlisted candidates.

Plan ahead. The final drafts of materials took, on average, one to two months in total to prepare and polish. The initial drafts took about 8 hours, and the research statement required a total of 16 hours. (The research statement summarizes your research programme, the work you’ve done so far and what you plan to pursue in future. It can also highlight why a particular institution is well-suited to support your work.) Preparing drafted statements in advance made it easier to adapt them to different positions later — tweaking materials for specific positions took 30–60 minutes per application.

Research potential job opportunities. Don’t just rely on word-of-mouth or googling specific positions to find things you’re interested in applying to. Use online job boards (such as HigherEdJobs or Nature Careers ), and tap into your professional network by sending e-mails or LinkedIn messages to your mentors and colleagues, letting them know you’re on the job market. Scour social media and department websites to find available positions. We both posted on X (formerly Twitter) that we were job hunting, and several people reached out with opportunities.

Develop job application ‘templates’. Create a set of well-crafted templates for your application materials, such as cover letters and statements, on which you can easily fill in your name, relevant details and where you’ve previously worked. Having adaptable documents allowed us to respond quickly to new postings.

Tailor your application materials. Templates can take you only so far. Take the time to customize your application materials, including your CV, cover letter (each of ours was one page long) and research statement, to highlight your relevant skills, experiences and research contributions. Tailoring your materials to each position demonstrates genuine interest and increases your chances of standing out to hiring committees. Generic applications are easy for hiring managers to reject. Mentioning centres or institutes that align with your research; available resources, such as early-career programmes, that you want to take advantage of; and the names of people whom you are interested in working with can help to personalize your application materials.

Stay organized. Maintain a well-organized system to track application deadlines, requirements and submission statuses. Be ready to remind your letter writers to submit their recommendations. Keep a calendar or spreadsheet to ensure that all required materials are submitted on time and to track when to follow up. An example spreadsheet is provided below.

Practise for interviews and job talks. Run mock interviews with your peers or mentors. Practise answering common interview questions and develop concise, compelling responses that highlight your expertise, teaching abilities and fit. Treat these seriously — you’re likely to be nervous in the real interview, so try to recreate that while rehearsing, perhaps by inviting a relatively unknown colleague or professor to join the practice runs. V. R. recorded her job talk on Zoom and sent it to others for feedback.

Practising your job talk — a presentation of your academic research that is often a spoken version of your research statement — until you know it backwards and forwards will prepare you for the unexpected. In addition, rehearsing how you plan to respond to different questions, and practising saying that you want people to hold their questions until the end, can be helpful.

Prepare a start-up budget to get your lab running. Many academic positions include a start-up fund for incoming faculty members. It is typically used for summer salary and staffing or research costs. You might be asked for an estimated budget before, during or after the interview stage — so you should have one ready in advance. When preparing your budget, keep in mind the spending norms at the institution and for your discipline. Ask for more than you think you need, because this amount will often be reduced during negotiations.

As we look back on our job-hunting experiences, we are reminded of how much we grew in this process, in ways that are not related to just our jobs — and this growth continued in our interviews .

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-01044-1

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