Academic careers are complex, diverse, and increasingly competitive. Building on previous
research on selection criteria for admission to early research careers, this research expands …

As artificial intelligence (AI) use expands within organizations, its influence is increasingly
permeating careers and vocational domains. However, there is a notable lack of structured …

This study examines the procedures, criteria, and decision-making in doctoral admissions at
China's leading research universities. A content analysis was performed on doctoral …

As the labor market for PhD graduates shifts to non-academic employment, PhD students
increasingly need to be prepared for work in a more diverse range of industries. Higher …

Focused on understanding the journey of international doctoral and early career scholars,
this key book provides insight and guidance for those whose country of origin differs from …

In this alt. chi submission, we explore overwork in academic Human-Computer Interaction
(HCI) research. We first ask why it is that we overwork: a combination of external pressures …

Definition This entry explores the different ways in which students are accepted onto
doctoral degrees such as PhDs and professional doctorates. The processes involved are …

Is it possible to measure how critical soft skills like leadership or teamwork are from the
viewpoint of graduate studies offerings? This paper provides a conceptual and …

Doctoral education was traditionally understood as a socialisation process through which
PhD researchers become part of their relevant disciplinary communities by learning …

In doctoral admissions research, a neglected stage is the informal phase which precedes
the submission of a formal application, and which involves the circulation of various …