Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Deciding whether to do research
- 3 Deciding when to do research
- 4 Selecting a research degree
- 5 Choosing a department, research supervisor and project
- 6 Applying for research positions and funding
- 7 Getting started
- 8 Overcoming frustration
- 9 Writing scientifically
- 10 Publishing a paper
- 11 Attending scientific meetings
- 12 Writing a thesis
- 13 Submitting a thesis and preparing for the viva voce examination
- Further reading
- Appendix: Information for research students wishing to study overseas
- Index
6 - Applying for research positions and funding
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 May 2010
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Deciding whether to do research
- 3 Deciding when to do research
- 4 Selecting a research degree
- 5 Choosing a department, research supervisor and project
- 6 Applying for research positions and funding
- 7 Getting started
- 8 Overcoming frustration
- 9 Writing scientifically
- 10 Publishing a paper
- 11 Attending scientific meetings
- 12 Writing a thesis
- 13 Submitting a thesis and preparing for the viva voce examination
- Further reading
- Appendix: Information for research students wishing to study overseas
- Index
Summary
Having decided on a particular department or research unit, and having confirmed that it offers research opportunities, either through a postgraduate programme or advertisements of research positions, you may consider making an application. This entails:
obtaining further background information about the department or position,
setting out information about yourself in the form of a curriculum vitae,
finding referees who will write about you, and
applying for funding.
Background information about the available position
Before applying for any position you need to find out about the selection procedure. This information will usually be available from the departmental secretary, postgraduate tutor or departmental website. In particular, it is worth finding out:
who is on the selection committee;
the closing date for applications;
how many candidates will be short listed;
the date, place, time and length of interview;
how many candidates will be selected and how many posts are available; and
when the decision will be announced.
Visiting your future place of employment is also important, particularly when deciding upon a research supervisor or if you are already interested in one. Many departments will prefer candidates who have already approached, and been regarded as acceptable for, research supervision by a particular staff member. Talk with those who have been or who are already there, ask about the work conducted there, possible supervisors, etc.
Your curriculum vitae
You next need to furnish information about yourself to your possible future employers. Although most medical jobs now require applicants to complete a standard application form, most candidates for research positions are still asked to submit a curriculum vitae.
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- Research in MedicinePlanning a Project – Writing a Thesis, pp. 41 - 50Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2010