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Scholarship Tips
University Scholarships
Several universities particularly in developed
PhD scholarships:
Some universities may ask you to identify potential advisor and get her
approval before submitting an application
Visit homepage of professor related to your research topic
Read recent research papers to get an idea about her research
Get her approval and submit approval letter along with application
To get approval contact professors at least 40-50 days before application deadline
University Scholarships
List of some universities
South Korea
KAIST: http://www.kaist.edu/edu.html
GIST: http://www.gist.ac.kr/english/03_admissions/sub_01.php
USA
Australia
Swiss
How to apply?
Search research labs / professors related to your research topic
Find if there are any MS or PhD positions
Read requirements carefully and then prepare your application
Make sure to include your research plan or at least research interests and
research you have done
Before contacting a professor, visit his home page and read few recent research papers
to get an idea about her research
How to choose a good professor?
General Instructions
Prepare following documents in advance
Degrees
Transcripts
GRE or ILETS Score
Research Proposal
Statement of Purpose
application
questions:
Introduction
Problem Statement
Research Objectives
Literature Review
Research Description
Plan of Work
Expected Results
References
Recommended Links
HOWTO: Get into grad school for science, engineering, math and computer science:
http://matt.might.net/articles/how-to-apply-and-get-in-to-graduate-school-in-sciencemathematics-engineering-or-computer-science/