I recently started a thread about how important (or not) the University's reputation is when choosing a PhD programme, and received some really helpful answers.
The consensus was that the supervisor matters more than the University itself. So my next question is, what advice can you give for selecting a supervisor?
For my PhD I have been allocated two supervisors. Both work in the broader field I'm researching (for the sake of an analogy, think International relations, specialising in peace treaties, when I'm studying border and customs management between two small African nations....) However neither has any research experience or interests as far as I can see that are even remotely close to what I'll be researching. The only link is the broader faculty umbrella. I'm not questioning their credentials at all; however my question is does it matter that neither knows much at all about my somewhat niche area? and if so, how much difference could this make to a successful outcome (or not)?
Thanks in advance!
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mycatthinksshesatiger · 23/10/2017 20:22
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