ARE YOU DOING A PHD? ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT STARTING ONE?

Books about doing a PhD are often clinical outlines that approach a PhD as any other project.

Well... a PhD is nothing like any other project! It is personal. Very very personal.

This survival guide will prepare you (and your loved ones) for the adventure you are about to (or think you might want to) set out on. The guide provides you insights into the world of science and offers practical advice on issues such as the relationship with supervisors, how to hold your own at conferences and the journal business. Knowing about such things in advance increases your effectiveness and success.

This book will help you be both a successful as well as a happy PhD student!

EDUARDO SALAS, RICE UNIVERSITY
‘What a gem for prospective and current doctoral students! A realistic, insightful, funny, informative and practical book. A must read if you are thinking of getting a doctoral degree.’

DESIRÉE VAN DUN, UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE
’ A down-to-earth must-read for any aspiring PhD student, as well as seasoned professors who want to sharpen their supervising skills!’

TORGEIR DINGSØYR, NORWEGIAN INST. OF SCIENCE AND TECH.
’Taking a PhD is one of the most challenging work tasks you can engage in. […] This book presents you with a number of tips you probably would not get from a supervisor.’