Useful Resources for PhD Applicants

This list keeps getting updated as and when we find more resources

We found that there is a lack of a properly maintained list of websites and other links for people who are applying or planning to apply to PhD programs. Feel free to make the same changes to the README and index file and submit your pull requests. The requests will be duly cross checked and approved to keep this list spam-free.

Vacancies

1. ETH Zurich - Jobs list
2. PhD Positions in EU+UK 1 - Euraxess usually has a lot of EU PhD job postings with great filters
3. PhD Positions in EU+UK 2 - FindAPhD
4. PhD Positions in EU+UK 3 - Academic positions
5. TU Delft - PhD vacancies

Internships

1. UG Research Internships - Comprehensive GitHub list of UG Internships
2. CERN- Summer Student Programme - Summer Internship Program offered by CERN

Guides

1. PhD Applications Guide by us - Specifically for Engineering PhD programs
2. Statement of Purpose Guide by us - Also covers the non-generic points
3. Cover Letter Guide by us - Comprehensive guide for cover letter writing
4. Breanna's Channel for Applicants - PhD application guidance videos
5. Darren Lipomi's Channel - Know more about a career in science and beyond
6. Lillian-AlphaGenesis Channel - For PhD admissions, interview advice and more
7. University of Zurich (+ ETH Zurich) Life Sciences PhD - Top Life Sciences PhD Program
8. Lauren Valdez's Channel - For fellowship applications and other writing tips
9. Karpathy's Survival Guide - PhD Life and Career Advice
10. Melissa Tan's Channel - For PhD applications
11. Jonathan Shewchuk's Guidelines - Meant for CS folks in particular but one can also be used for a general idea of admission into grad schools

Books

1. Admitted: The Missing Guide To Craft A Winning Application & Study Abroad - Guide Book for Grad Admissions
2. Demystifying the PhD Process : A Complete Guide to Getting into a PhD Program - Breanna's Guide to PhD Admissions

Rankings

1. USNews Rankings - For shortlisting
2. CS Rankings - Topic-wise rankings

After you Apply / Receive Admits

1. Gradcafe - Updates Regarding the admission PhD Results and Discussions
2. Gradly - Updated information related to admission for PhD and Masters
3. PhD stipends - Database for Living wage ratio(Stipend/Living Wage) in PhD Programs.