Mrunal continues his series about the differences between MS and PhD - this time concentrating on the differences in funding scenarios between the two.
PHD is a long term commitment. Mostly in 99% cases students get admits from university if he shows a potential to be a PHD candidate and some professors finds him worthy to be working in his group. Professors control the funding. Professors have control on everything. They design the syllabus, teach, design labs, design exams, homeworks. They receive grants from different sources like industry, Government, national …

In another one of the articles written by Mrunal G - he talks about what the difference is between a Phd degree and a MS degree. Every year, many students who want to apply to US univs are not sure which course they should apply for - MS or PhD. There are many advantages and disadvantages in both courses but here is an attempt to help you - the student - to put these in perspective. This will be a 2 part series, the first series will talk about differences …

Sapna Kaul is heading to the wonderful state of Florida in the US for her Phd in Environmental Economics at the University of Central Florida this Fall. She shares her experience through the application process and has a very inspiring message for all aspirants - GRE is only 1 of the many criteria for admission - its the complete package which should look good…here is what Sapna had to share:
After finishing my bachelors in Economics from Miranda House, Delhi University, I wanted to pursue research in economics as my field …