NOTE: This post was co-authored with the SUNY New Paltz students in PSY 307 (1) of Spring 2018 (in particular, Zachary Ertrachter, Mariah Griffin, and Gianna Petrera). A solid psychology education ...

PhDs are supposed to contain an element of originality and innovation. Originality need not mean that you explore a wholly new concept. For instance, it might also include applying new methods or new ...

Writing grant proposals is notoriously hard for, well, everyone. It can be especially tough for academics because we are trained to think about writing in terms of research papers, but the mindset for ...

Manage your time – Know the deadlines and plan ahead to obtain requirements like transcripts and recommendations. Follow directions carefully – Applications that are missing elements or submitted ...

Application and proposal requirements vary according to each sponsor’s requirements. Please review and follow all requirements to maximize your chance for success. A full proposal provides an in-depth ...

Every problem is also an opportunity and that especially applies to plans and proposals. Here's how to write a plan that puts your competition to shame. Pat Grotto is one of the most colorful and ...

So, you've decided to submit a proposal. Maybe you're the incumbent with a very happy client or in a pack, or somewhere in between. (Article update Oct. 2021.) Maybe somebody threw a request for ...

Your research proposal also needs to persuade someone about how and why your intended project is worthwhile. In your proposal you will need to explain and defend your choices. Always think about the ...

NOTE: This post was co-authored with the SUNY New Paltz students in PSY 307 (1) of Spring 2018 (in particular, Zachary Ertrachter, Mariah Griffin, and Gianna Petrera). A solid psychology education ...

PASSING the last two subjects in one's academic program — Research and Statistics — a master's/doctorate student then takes the comprehensive examinations. Passing these exams, the student is assigned ...