How??!!

I have an MSc and have two years industry experience, basically doing research project work (project development/initiation/completion etc etc) so doing this kind of thing is not new to me and I want to get back into academia but getting started is a massive grey area.

can anyone provide any good URL links/resources/pointers as to how to get started??

is it actually possible to re-enter education/research once you have left and is it a case of contacts within institutions as opposed to actually applying.

any help appreciated.

cheers
chris

I did my BSc, then worked in industry for two years. Decided wanted to move to a slightly different field and easily got onto a MSc course. Now about to start a PhD in the area. It sounds like you have a lot of experience and the only other thing you need is good references so I think you should just start applying to whatever takes your fancy, PhD/research positions.

Forgot to mention, one of my referees had to be academic and I got my project supervisor from my BSc to do that.

I also had a break between my BSc and MSc. I moved to the opposite end of my field for my MSc so it was difficult for me to get a PhD. However I got work experience in the area of MSc and I've just started a PhD in that area! A good ref is vital - that's how I got my project! It took a while to get here but it was worth it! You still to apply but you should contact them first to say you're interested and ask about opportunities.