Is Pursuing a Physics PhD at 40 Too Late?

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The discussion centers on the challenges and considerations of pursuing a PhD in physics later in life, particularly from the perspective of an individual in Chile with a Master's degree and a publication in a reputable journal. The individual expresses concerns about age-related discrimination in academia, despite a general discourse against it. They seek advice on gaining acceptance into a PhD program without a scholarship and inquire about part-time options, which seem uncommon. The conversation also touches on the timeline of completing a Master's degree and the individual's publication history, highlighting a four-year study period and a setback due to an accident. The individual has experience teaching various physics subjects, indicating a strong academic background.
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I know of infinites disadvantages of started a physics phd at my age.

I tried, but do not take me by my age...Chile, sudamerica. I have a Msc physics an one publication about brane world. At Chile , in my opinion exist very discourse about non discrimination, but there is much discrimination ...

But

that I can do to get accepted into a phd? ¿without scholarship??, ¿¿some suggestion? , ¿¿some country where i could be take account ?
 
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A PhD part time? I have never heard of this before.
 
there is only a idea...Phd a complete time also is my idea...
 
How long was it that you finished your masters? How long was it that you made your publication? And what did you do in the meanwhile. Those are very important questions.
 
in my study I took a lot 4 years, 2009-2012 ... I had misfortune of an accident, I was out one year...

My publication is from 2013...physical review D

Meanwhile i have professor of Mechanics, Electroagnetism, Thermodinamics,General Physics...
 
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