In an era of globalization and rapid technological advancements, the demand for highly skilled individuals has never been greater. Recognizing this need, both the United Kingdom (UK) and Australia have established Global Talent Visa (GTV) programs to attract and retain top talent in various fields. While both programs share the common goal of attracting exceptional […] The post Global Talent Visa: A Comparative Analysis of the UK and Australian Programs appeared first on ScholarLeen ..read more

I have written previously about the need to avoid sending generic emails to potential grad school supervisors. How do you find the balance between the speed needed to secure a grad position that prompts you to send generic, almost spam, “Dear Sir” emails to potential graad school supervisors, and the time required to personalise an email to an academic you are not sure will even read or respond? It is often a tradeoff between speed and accuracy, and it is sometimes difficult to know how to balance both. This is the dilemma many applicants face. Although this article focuses on grad school app ..read more

One of the key factors that affect a scholar’s ability to secure admissions and scholarship is access to quality information and preparatory materials. We are organizing a Bootcamp to bridge that gap and coach scholars on getting postgraduate scholarships and admission in AI and Data Science. Through the Bootcamp you will: Obtain the necessary resources to get a scholarship for postgraduate studies in Data Science/AI. Learn the ropes of securing admission and funding for postgraduate studies in Data Science/AI. Have access to information and materials that will enhance your skill set in the A ..read more

I remember my very first research proposal draft for grad school application. Today, I look at it and laugh real hard and ask myself, “Did you write this?”. The good thing is that we learn every day, and that is why I decided to share some practical ideas on ways to find research topics for grad school application. For writing your research proposal from scratch. 1. Understand broad research themes in your discipline The starting point is to understand the broad research themes in your discipline. Saying you want to research Electrical and Electronic Engineering is ridiculous because that is t ..read more

Not everyone on the verge of applying for grad school knows exactly what they want to do in their research. The first time I started looking for grad school admissions, I had no definite research interest, let alone the research topic.  By topic, I am talking about the high-level definition of the research you will conduct. There are key reasons you should have a topic in mind for your research. The topic is one you will further develop into a research proposal.  It will help you streamline the positions you will apply for and the academics you will contact. I will share tips to guid ..read more

In this ultra-fast information age, social media is the platform almost everyone uses for a range of reasons. It is not news that many organizations now use social networks to influence their hiring processes. It could range from advertising jobs on their social platforms to looking up candidates and contacting candidates directly. I will be dwelling on how social networks could be contributing to candidate application and/or selection. You would learn how you can harness social media to achieve your application goals. Social Media as a tool for branding Social media can be a powerful tool to ..read more

I first came across this “resume twin” concept on an MBA admissions consulting website. A resume twin broadly refers to a successful applicant who has a similar portfolio or track record as you in a position you are interested in.  The first question you want to ask yourself when you want to apply somewhere is, “Do people like me get selected here?”. By people like you, I am not just referring to colour, race or gender, though these factors may also come into play. I’m referring to academic background, skills, qualifications, and experiences. Humans build predictive models from data all a ..read more

I consider the CV one of the most essential documents in a grad school application. That’s because it stands out as a required document in almost every graduate application, be it a normal graduate school application, an advertised position or direct contact with faculty, the academic CV is one document that is implicitly or explicitly asked for.  One mistake applicants make is to use academic CVs that are indistinguishable from a professional or job CV. Often, they use the same format of the professional CV to design an academic CV. While both types have similarities, some aspects differ ..read more

“I think I want to do a doctorate degree. But I would like the fully online one. Still, I ask myself, do I really want a PhD? The work is a lot.” says an aspiring PhD scholar.  When I was planning towards a PhD, I had many questions then, including “Why should I do a doctorate degree?”, “Is PhD right for me?, “What should I expect from a PhD journey?”, “what qualities must a PhD scholar possess?”, “How do I choose an institution?”. When I was applying for PhD positions, I was researching and reading materials on the subject. One of the most insightful books I read was “The PhD Applicatio ..read more

In my last article, I shared some grad school application hacks, especially the pros and cons of direct contact with PhD Supervisors and applying to advertised PhD positions. In this article, I will share my experience using both avenues and provide tips on how you can make the most of either.  My Experience With Sending Emails to Potential PhD Supervisors I started using this channel sometime after I completed my Bachelors. Out of the three (3) PhD fully-funded studentships I got at the time, two (2) were through direct contact. I received around five (5) kinds of responses to this appr ..read more