8 Important PhD Articles From the Last Decade (2012 - 2022)
For any PhD student or postdoc, keeping up with the latest developments in their field of study is a crucial part of staying informed. Read on to discover which pieces are essential knowledge for you as an ambitious academic!
With so many articles and research papers available, however, it can be overwhelming to know what’s worth reading and what’s not.
To help with this conundrum, we’ve collected the most important articles that have emerged from 2012 to 2022 – some changing the way we think about our chosen disciplines, others providing updates and insights for already existing data and updates.
In order to make the cut for this list, the articles needed to deal with large themes of the evolving PhD cultures and trends that we have seen including:
Remote PhDs
Mental health in PhDs
Career transitions outside of academics
Staying competitive for academic careers
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July 26, 2022
Articles about doing a PhD tend to focus on the difficulties faced by research students. Here we argue that the scientific community should also highlight the positive elements of the PhD experience.
www.elifesciences.org/articles/81075
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December 2, 2020
Guidance and tips on harnessing these resources to build a well-rounded CV and increase your chances of getting hired after your PhD. We provide two perspectives on developing your CV to optimize career opportunities in academia and beyond.
www.febs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/febs.15635
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March 30, 2020
Alyssa Frederick defended her thesis remotely before the coronavirus outbreak began. Here’s how.
www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32235921/
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May 15, 2019
Landmark findings and provoking conversations from the first international meeting on postgraduate mental health.
www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01492-0
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December 2, 2015
There are too many PhD students for too few academic jobs — but with imagination, the problem could be solved.
www.nature.com/articles/528022a
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July 11, 2013
There are some important dos and don’ts to bear in mind when choosing someone to oversee your doctoral thesis.
www.timeshighereducation.com/features/10-truths-a-phd-supervisor-will-never-tell-you/2005513.article
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December 14, 2012
For broad scientific careers, resumes serve as critical job-search tools. This Commentary provides a strategy for writing an effective resume for searching for a nonacademic job.
www.nature.com/articles/ni.2453