holyboss:
Thanks a lot man, this is helpful. I guess I will just option for d Air tin sha. Boh I only av My passport donno if am ok with just d PP cos is my first time going to ghana. And pls do u knw of any genuine site to book online?

https://flyaero.crane.aero/web/index.xhtml?LANGUAGE=EN or https://m.arikair.com/ . You need an international passport to travel and not just passport photograh

chemister96:
Thanks husseinjnr.
First, I saw a phd scholarship advert on scholarship-positions.com. Then, I emailed a lecturer whose research area interested me in the university concerned. He replied and we agreed on the area I will research.
Second, I developed (with help from the lecturer) a research proposal. After which I applied for admission online. In just about a week or so, I got my admission letter.
Truth is that it wasn't as easy as it may sound. The hardest part of the whole thing was the proposal. Reading carefully through guides provided on research proposal writing on the school's website really helped. In fact, that was the first research proposal I have written!

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience with us.. and that URL. It's a great place to start. I hope you are enjoying your programme. Thank you once more.

Boss, you need to get to Lagos first. If you decide to travel by air. You have options, you can take aero contractors, arik air, Africa world air, Medview. Please make sure you book online to get a cheap fare. You can either pay with your card or at the bank. If you choose bus...then ABC or Chisco is your friend. Jibowu or Maza Maza festac side is where you will get your bus. The bus will ye take you like 12 hours to get to Accra while the flight will take you 1 hour. The cost for air ranges from 17k, 20k to 30 k. The bus is like 10 kPlease pick one

@OP, Good Job.

chemister96:
Hi,
BTech Industrial Chemistry
MSc Waste and Clean Technologies

I will start studying for a doctorate next year by God's grace outside Nigeria.
I already have an admission & have applied for finding. I am only waiting for the results of my application.

My proposed research will centre on precious metal wastes recycling.

Thanks

Great news, please can you share with us the process you went through in getting your admission.

It is very important that you study the brochure of your intended school. Look at the course content apart from the course it self. This is to prepare you for the challenges and tasks ahead. The culture of the school is also very important. Deadlines for assignment submission is also key. I remember failing a module because I submitted a week late. After doing the course during the next session, I scored 84 but was pegged to 40. So, I beg una; please don't joke with submission date. There is nothing like my Mama sick or I get home troubles. People with terrible stories have distinction and meet up with their deadlines. So you need no excuse.

For your Msc, you really need to work hard. I can talk about my UK university experience . It is moodle based. You have 8 modules or more to complete and you will need to present your final thesis. Your thesis must be free from any form of academic dishonesty. Your works and your modules will be subjected to turn it in. The system is to check for originality and any form of plagiarism will be penalised. The Havard style referencing is a must for you to master if you want to succeed. Admissions for Msc is not really difficult. All you have to do is to apply for your masters and wait for that acceptance. Once you are admitted and you pay your fees you are set to go. You will be taught in details. You will have access to all the materials you need to succeed. The libraries, physical and online are there for you to access free. I graduated with a merit and am sure most Naija graduated with distinction. It's all about doing your required exams and assignments. Some modules are only assessed by assignments while for some modules, you have to do exam and assignments. Some also involves group work. There are also some modules you have to do presentation. So you need to have what it takes to defend your presentation. During the presentation, your mates and various lecturers will be there. You will be asked probing questions that will require you to answer intelligently.

For a Naija sharp brain, none of these will be a problem to you, I can assure you.

So, without wasting time, search for that UK school that's is doing your course of choice and apply.

Good luck.

@all4naija, you are a clear example of an under achiever who is too worried about other people's achievements . Your choice of abusive and vain words is of a great worry to me. I am really worried about your upbringing. You are so mentally challenged to understand the fact that no PHD is granted without proper due diligence from the constituted body of knowledge. Do you think we are talking about BSc here. I am giving you the last warning. If you can not state your views without abusive words, you will be banned from this thread.

Henceforth, I expect you to show respect to others on this thread. No form of abuse will be entertained from you again.

State your views intelligently without portraying your self as a rascal.

Thank you.

Am of the opinion that's it's time to start a name and shame programme. Let's name and shame those difficult supervisors. However, before you name and shame, be sure you are doing your due diligence.

Hello guys, why don't we focus on the message and leave the delivery of the message.

What a public display of crappy service with so much gut. I find it hard that anyone can be this patient with your company. How hard is it to communicate to your customer. How hard is that. How difficult is it for your organization to call back every missed call. IF you guys are not ready for business...I don't know what to say.

@prettypie thank you very much. This is very much appreciated.

@wip7, you are indeed a great inspiration . Please as stated in my previous post, please can you kindly highlight the steps you went through in securing your doctoral admission. This is to enable intending students follow these steps.

TonySpike:
I just rounded up my Doctorate degree in Electronic Engineering with specialization in Queueing theory applications in communication systems operating at microwave bands.

It was a crazy period in my life as I had to combine disciplines such as probability theory, non-Markovian queueing systems, meteorology, atmospheric physics, information theory and advanced digital communications in a rare way. To upcoming PhD candidates, I'd say be original and novel in your methodological approach to research. And publish, publish, publish to give your research a wider audience!!!

Can you please share your journey with us. From the process of applying to any other details you may want to share with us. I plead. Thank you

yinchar:

B.Tech Computer Science

M.Sc Information Systems (India)

P.hD Information Technology (1st Year)(South Africa)

Research Area: Semantic Integration of Wireless Sensors Data for Internet of Things (IoT)

Impressive. I just read comprehensively about IoT for the first time. Thank you. A lot of things will be revealed on this thread.

Keneking:


What is the tolerance level? I mean acceptable levels for citations especially for Chapters 2...

I will advise that you reference everything that is not your IP. It is better to err on the side of caution.

Dear friends, please can we have the experienced ones among us highlight the steps they went through in securing their doctoral admission. This is to enable intending students follow these steps. From the posts, a lot of us don't have a clear direction on how to go about it. The responses will serve as guidelines for intending students.

Am sure the steps will not be the same across board.

I look forward to detailed feedback .

Thank you all in anticipation for your kind response.

Now, lets focus on the aim of the thread.

all4naija:
The fact that the Nigerian PhD holders are bunch of annoying individuals who are concerned about their individualism makes me nauseate each time I see them. The researches he is talking about are not going to end up providing solutions to the problems because he has no modern techniques to do that, like publishing them on the online journals, on peer-to-peer review sites,feature them on famous news channels, etc. I am not impressed by those ludicrous researches in thier acropolises. They have nothing to offer the nation with their PhD certificates. Please...

My dear, you really need help. How I wish someone can use you as a research specimen. You are a very good specimen. You are so bottled up with your personal hatred for people who have not offended you.

My dear, please work on your emotional intelligence. You need it to succeed in life. If you continue this way, you might end up being very myopic and stupid .

all4naija:
I can see mostly PhD in Engineering and science courses yet none of them could come up with any invention to help and develop the Nigerian scientific community thereby advancing the society. What a big shame to all the PhD holders on this thread!

Nigeria will move forward without you because your certificates are useless to the nation!

Hello, I have gone through your posts and I really appreciate and respect your views. However, I will appreciate that you do a more intelligent criticism by offering a value proposition. You being an ordinary critic is not enough. Why don't you ask a single critical and constructive question,and wait for response, rather than make statements that you can not justify.

In my view, you are a very ignorant person.

I look forward to your constructive questions. I am sure people who are much more intelligent than you are will provide answers .

Thank you.

Priceless24:
@hussein, sorry for the late reply. I've been working on my application all day

-CV
-3-5 page thesis proposal
-Statement of intent/personal statement
-Copies of previous schools transcript
-2 references
-application fees
-copy of application form
-one or two previous academic writing samples

Hi, thanks for your feedback. Please, I will advise that you subject all your writings to Plagiarism check and reference properly to avoid any format of academic dishonesty. Please pay attention to this. It is very serious at this level. You can use the seotools website plagiarism checker.

@All, am sorry I have not been able to post more of the funding URLs, I am preparing for my exams, but I will spare a little time out to do this before weekend.

@Priceless, can you please list the documentation requested for in details. Looking forward to your feedback. Thank you.

Priceless24:
@hussein

I've written my research proposal and in the process of putting in applications, sending transcripts and contacting profs.

Have you received any feedback . What is the experience like for you?

@all please state how much of research you have done on your course of study for your Doctoral studies

toluwalore:
B.Tech. - Food Science. M.Sc. - Food Technology. PhD ( In- View) Food Technology.

. Great one indeed. So what are your plans. Which school are you considering

hilsocial:
My name is Hilary. I just graduated from FUTO ( Agric Economics) . I am interested in doing my M.Sc and Ph.D but i want to know how many years it will take for each and the average cost for each in Nigerian Universities and abroad. Thank you for your anticipated response.

My dear Hilary, can you please share with us the level of your research, tell us what you already know. The resources (URL) listed above will take care of your foreign inquiries. For Naija, ask people who have done theirs and please share their response with us.

Duration : However Masters is between 1 year to 2 years depending on country and School

Fees From: 40,000 Naira to 50,000 Dollars Depending on Country and school.

Let us hear from you.

STENON:
Nice Thread indeed.

A Final Year student( B.sc(Ed) Physics Education,

I'm Planning towards nxt year for a direct PhD in Exploration Geophysics in US, and without first going for Msc.

Hi Stenon, have you done your research properly. Have you plan doing the necessary perquisite examinations GRE/TOEFL. Please share how you plan to do it and the things you know with other members. Thank you

tracyxx:
Nice thread, @ op.
Bsc. Mechanical Engineering
Msc, Oil and Gas Management
I intend to do a research on Environmental management for Phd.
I am still searching for a supervisor and really need guidelines and advice too.

Great one tracyxx, please use the resources above to identify a school of your choice and funding availability . You may want to identify specific supervisors who may be willing to supervise you. Kindly review carefully the supervisor's specialization and area of research interest. I look forward to your feedback on your research.

Important resources

1. http://www.phdportal.eu/
2. http://www.findaphd.com/
3. http://www.findaphd.com/funding/guides/phd-funding-guide.aspx
4. https://www.profellow.com/tag/fully-funded-phd-programs/
5. http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/jan/16/postgraduate-courses-find-your-funding
6. https://www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk/phd-funding-fairs-2014

Please go through the sites and do a bit of research. Whatever issues you have, please bring it up here for us to discuss. I dont expect this thread to grow very fast because people who are really PHD inclined may not be as many as people who are Tonto dike Inclined ( Just messing with you guys...lol )

Priceless24:


Have you written a proposal?

Yes I have.