Looking For Research Experience in the future

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the importance of research experience for graduate school applications, particularly for students pursuing an M.Phil degree in physics. The participant, a Year 4 student in Asia, seeks advice on obtaining summer internships to enhance their research credentials before applying for PhD programs in the UK or US. Responses emphasize the necessity of checking specific summer student program requirements and note that degrees from outside the EU/US may face additional scrutiny, but can be acceptable if comparable to local degrees.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of M.Phil and PhD program requirements
  • Familiarity with summer internship opportunities in research
  • Knowledge of international degree equivalency
  • Basic awareness of academic career paths in physics
NEXT STEPS
  • Research summer internship programs for physics students in the UK and US
  • Explore the application requirements for M.Phil and PhD programs in physics
  • Investigate the process for evaluating international degrees
  • Connect with academic advisors for guidance on enhancing research experience
USEFUL FOR

Undergraduate physics students, prospective M.Phil candidates, and anyone seeking to strengthen their graduate school applications through research experience.

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Hi all, I am a coming Year 4 Student majoring in physics in Asia. I started to think about my career path in the coming year, one thing for sure is that I would definitely go for a M.Phil Degree in my school that I am studying at right now. I have been thinking to go for PhD at oversea, such as in the UK or in the US. I have heard that research experience is very important when it comes to grad school application. However, I am unable to get tons of research experience due to some particular reason. I have been participating a summer internship which is part of my final thesis in this summer. I would like to get more research experience, therefore I would like to ask the following question.

Would it be possible to participate in some summer internship for a student that is between undergrad and grad school?

Would it be possible for a M.Phil student to participate in summer internship?

Thank you all
 
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Did you check the websites of the summer student programs? They tell you what is required.
In general degrees from outside the EU/US can be a bit tricky, but if they are similar to degrees there it should work.
 

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