What is expected from a PhD ?

Turn to be explorer and researcher with more integral methods

More scientific endeavors, constant updating, ability to supervise or train more PhD students etc...

In my perspective, a PhD should be self-transformative and must possess an intention more than getting a degree. One should intentionally and incessantly expose himself/herself to the academic arena for a long time to acquire that transformation. Read a lot of quality literature related to the topic, have useful conversations with scholarly people as many as possible, watch videos (Interviews, Documentaries, Talks, and Movies) which would directly help us to improve in our area of study. Learning new skills and remaining up-to-date in the area of interest may help us to reach the lead role. Hear scholarly podcasts when travelling or attending daily chores. Eliminating stuff which is not directly related to our topic will allow us to stay focused and save a lot of time. Dedicate a few hours every day to reflect on newly acquired knowledge and transform it into real wisdom.

Renjith R. Yes, your perspective is about the perfect scenario. What percentage of researchers are having this ?

Alain Mwamba Mukendi Agreed,

How they are then different from other degree courses ?

Mohamed Buheji True.

A researcher is always a researcher.

It's expected that candidates possess adequate information and are sufficiently up-to-date in their fields of research.

Omkar Singh Kushwaha

Dear Researcher,

This is a wonderful question.

The full form of Ph.D. is "Doctorate of Philosophy". Therefore, we can expect from this degree holder that she/ he will be able to understand the philosophy behind her/ his discipline. We can expect that she/ he will take her/ his research to a next level from time to time and thus, contribute towards the development of the world.

Thank you.

Best regards,

Anamitra.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is considered as the highest degree one can get from the university. PHD hoder is expected to focus and exert her/his efforts to be good learner, effecient researcher, and active in community service.

A PhD should be thought as the researcher for excellency.

The grade represents the best-trained individual to perform a research project.

A PhD should be the leader of the lab and of the research group.

Teaching and training should also be a crucial role of a PhD.

Omkar Singh Kushwaha I think very few. The major problem I've experienced is that the Universities characterised the PhD programmes in such a way that, it's just another stepping stone towards a secured career like teaching. But, I've to say this too, I've seen research supervisors who mould their students by guiding through the right path and making them be better scholars, persons, and better human beings.

Dear Omkar Singh Kushwaha ,

First of all, I know you know that, you almost never get a doctorate to get a degree. This is just a consequence of a lot of dedication.

Any and all research, when ethical and done with commitment, brings positive results to society. It is not a super power! It is dedication and seriousness, which can lead to a positive impact on society, if society and the country understand what scientific research is.

Many believe that a researcher has super powers, or that he is a type of alchemist sorcerer who creates any magic and solves the world's problems.

A seed cannot grow in arid soil, same goes for a researcher with a doctorate. Often, it needs to go away from where it was born to germinate, grow and bear fruit!

Without a favorable environment, without financial support and without a structure to conduct research. There is no way to ever win the Nobel Prize!

I hope this helps.

Regards,

Wiltgen