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Are you interested in doing a PhD but worried about the cost? It's a real concern for many, and can dramatically affect your decision-making process. If you live in the United Kingdom you could end up in around fifty thousand pounds worth of debt at the end of your three years, and in the United States even more than this, the numbers unfathomable for any eighteen-year-old.

When you apply for a PhD, you will need to write not just a research proposal but also a letter of motivation. This letter describes why you wish to undertake a PhD and why you would be well-suited to researching your proposed topic. But what needs to go in this letter, and what tone is appropriate for it? To give you some ideas, today we're sharing a sample letter of motivation, as well as offering some advice on how to write our own, so you can maximise your chances of getting accepted.

If you're an economics student currently doing your undergraduate or Master's degree, you might be considering doing a PhD at some point. The idea of dedicating another three years or more of your life to original research is both exciting and terrifying, and the experience of actually doing it can be both exhilarating and harrowing. Taking the step towards doing a PhD is a big decision, and one that shouldn't be made without the proper research and consideration. Once taken, however, it can be an extremely valuable experience and one that can set you up nicely in the future.

Choosing your postgraduate program is a big decision – with so many Master's and PhD courses available, how can you find the right one for you? We're here to help by sharing a selection of great courses that you can find on INOMICS. CEMFI, Madrid, Spain Programs available:

Whether you are applying to a structured program like those typically found in the United States, an independent research PhD like those in much of Europe and elsewhere or a hybrid of the two, the first step is to gather your thoughts (and paperwork) in an effort to convince the admissions board that you are the most qualified and motivated candidate for the position.

Doing a PhD is an incredibly daunting task. Normally at least 3 years, there are some challenges that you are almost certainly going to have to face. Below we look at some of the biggest (and most common) problems that PhD students encounter. If you are considering a PhD, or just beginning one, advanced awareness of these stresses may help you overcome them if you ever have to make their acquaintance. Plus, knowing that they are frequently experienced and nothing out of the ordinary will hopefully provide you with some comfort. Okay, let's begin.

Once you've handed in your thesis, you still have one big challenge to overcome before you're finished with your PhD. The thesis defense is an opportunity for you to present your research publicly, and to answer questions about it from your thesis committee. Here are some tips on surviving your defense.

Doing a PhD can feel like an all-encompassing task, but it's important for your well-being that you have a social life during this time as well. It can be hard to balance the two, but if you don't, you may find yourself overwhelmed and not be ale to enjoy your time researching and writing as much. Here are tips on balancing your PhD with your social life.

Here's a big question that's on the mind of many master's and undergraduate students: should I do a PhD? The idea of dedicating three years or more of your life to original research is both exciting and terrifying, and the experience can be either exhilarating or harrowing, or usually a mix of both.