Difficulty level: Easy
Listen to the following advice about PhD applications (you’ll hear several speakers), and fill the gaps in the summary below:
Advice about PhD applications
Two types of PhD:
1. Develop a _____ _____ and look for a _____ .
2. Apply for a project that you have seen _____ .
Finding an academic to supervise your research proposal:
– Do a _____ _____ on the proposed topic.
– Or visit the university _____ and look at the research interests of staff members.
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