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Wow! This is really helpful. Every aspect of my application is crucial.
I plan to write GRE by Oct ending so as to increase my chances and to also apply to some schools in the US.
I think my next step is to research for schools and write a good research proposal. I wouldnt mind having your email.
Thanks.

Akannitommy:
Below was my post on related question from March 2020. I tried to share/quote directly but got a message that "topic was locked". Don't know what that means.

PhD is a research work that requires you to be highly independent and curious minded. This can be be displayed in the quality of your research idea or prospective research focus. A 500-words abridged research proposal is a good measure of how you can pass across your ideas in few words. An expanded proposal may be requested in other cases but keeping it simple have always worked for me.

You also need academic preparations in terms of qualifications and grades. A minimum of 2.1 will be good enough to qualify you. Some programs/countries requires you to write standardized exams (GRE/GMAT). This may make up for high 2.2 or low 2.1 grades in places where the exam score are not required. So if you submit (even when they are not required) these could help your case. NB: you stand better chance if your masters is an academic degree (not a professional/terminal degree) - check out status of yours and the difference from experts in your discipline. If you have an MPhil, even better. You may want to do a second masters that is academic (one year) and aim to score high.

Below is the process that has always worked for me to secure PhD admissions in different countries.

1. Choose a focus area and subject you want to research.
2. Write an abridged proposal -- check samples online and in libraries for structure.
3. You may want to develop a more robust proposal as back up in case your program/supervisor requires it
4. Search for programs, schools, or professors who specialize in your interest area. Look at their works and you may even find research ideas from such places. Get the emails and other contact details for any of these that may interest you.
5. My advise is to also look at the admissions requirement and availability of funding in these programs. They are usually open about what comes with the offer, if you get it.
6. One or more research publications in peer-reviewed journals will boost your chances.
7. A good unpublished writing sample - term paper, assignment, project report - may also be adequate.
8. Using the draft proposals to craft a simple (250 - 300 words) inquiry email to prospective supervisors. This is a very important email -- all aspects are crucial -- right to the captioned subject. For instance, Enquiry: Prospective PhD in International Development Studies
9. Send out this email to as many relevant professors as possible. BUT always edit them so you can direct to appeal to the interests of such people.
10. If you receive 3 out 10 replies your inquiries, then you are either lucky or sufficiently good to catch their attention. Reason is they receive 10's of such emails weekly. Don't be discouraged! Some will ignore altogether, some will tell you they are not available or interested, some will request for additional information -- scan transcripts, writing sample, CV etc. If your email and research area meets with someone who is looking to hire a Phd student in that same area, then you are you have crossed a major hurdle. They would usually request a meeting/interview via Skype at this point. If you impress during your interview and they say you can go ahead to apply, your admission and funding are almost guaranteed. You must ensure your focus is always tweaked to match the interests of people you are contacting. There may be other variations to these but this is mostly my personal experience and from friends I know who have also succeeded in their PhD quest.

When you get to this point in your quest, you have my email then you can reach out for more tips. Otherwise, if you have the funds then just put in a good application to many schools and you can get one or two. Mostly, PhDs are not admitted because of your fees but your research potential.

Thanks

Anamekele:
University of Alberta, Concordia university,

I think I still have a lot to do. I will draw out a plan and check those lists. Thank you
Pls can I P.M you?

Akannitommy:
Hi,

Your profile looks great from afar but you need more than the grades or a particular school to get a funded PhD. The questions you want to try address at this stage include thus; Have you any academic publications, patents or research experiences? Are there any gap years between those degrees and what have you been doing in between? What is your research direction and how well defined is that idea? You need all these checked off on your list before you reach out to prospective supervisors? There are very few programs that would take you without a supervisor although I have heard someone on this platform said it is possible but I can only speak from personal and other direct experiences I have had in this regard.

I think you can check those boxes and come back when you have more questions.

Ciao!

I will look into the information you sent meticulously. Thank you so much.

Lekiboboe:
Visit the link below for

Schools offering PH.D in Civil Engineering Programs in Canada
https://www.universitystudy.ca/search-programs/?k=Civil+engineering&program_level_merged=Doctorate&program_language=ENGLISH


VERY IMPORTANTLY,

Visit the Link below
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/111#90933556

for experience information & tips on:

GETTING A SUPERVISOR AND POSSIBLE, FUNDING: MY EXPERIENCE WITH NORTH AMERICAN SCHOOLS (CANADA & U.S.A.)

HINTS ON SECURING ADMISSIONS IN CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES (PARTICULARLY MASTERS' DEGREE)

TIPS ON GETTING A SUPERVISOR FOR RESEARCH/THESIS BASED M.Sc and Ph.D Part 1 & 2

And also watch the YouTube Videos there for some very Vital Tips , it will help u alot

TITLED:
- WHAT TO INCLUDE IN EMAILS TO PROFESSORS WHEN SEEKING GRAD. SCHOOL ADMISSION, FUNDING IN CANADA & U.S.A

- HOW TO WRITE A COMPELLING "SOP" (STATEMENT OF PURPOSE) FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL

Congratulations in Advance to your M.SC Convocation

Good luck!!!

Thank you for the kind words. I will do as you advised.

vibrant99:
Even the University You Studied should have extended a Hand of Scholarship to you, This is a powerful effect in academics.

Just go to google and search schools in areas of CANADA you will love to stay and study....

away from this , You can look at NEW ZEALAND too, am very sure of FULL FINDINGS.

Hello house!
I am new here and I have tried to read the thread but I found out that most of the information here are for visa processing.

Pls I would love to go for PhD Civil Engineering in Canada with funding. I wouldnt mind if anyone can suggest schools I can look out for and the process.

I have CGPA of 4.13/5.0 B.Sc and 6.8/7.0 MSc(Awaiting convocation date).

Thank you.

Okay, Thank you

chilax94:
Send them a mail stating ur difficulties and u will be rescheduled

Thank you, I will do that

Matayas:
Send workforce a mail through the mail you receive your invite with, state the difficulties you have clearly, you'll surely be reschedule.

This is ridiculous! I could not even log in to the page , it was showing "404 page not found".