The idea of doing a part time phd has been at me for a long time. It just wont go away after I did a MSc a while back. Can anyone advise best way to move forward before I go to an academic to discuss...i.e exactly what prep do I need re titles, methodology, etc

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Hi Jasper2,

I wonder if this article might be of any help?

http://www.findaphd.com/student/study/study-17.asp

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Hi

I guess this page will helps you
http://www.findaphd.com/student/study/study-1.asp

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I studied for my phd part-time while working fulltime/having children. I had an idea of an under-researched area with two consultants where I worked. The consultants had both been phd supervisors previously so were happy to support me to approach a uni. I produced a 'titled' document with a small literature review highlighting the area of research, worked out the experimental design to facilitate the research, costs incurred with evidence of funding/finances and then gave an estimated timeframe for the work/write-up to be done. I also produced a supporting cv of my quals, prev work/research experience, publications and supporting evidence for my application. I contacted the uni in Cambridge with my propsal and after consideration it was accepted. They also provided a 'uni' supervisor for my studies who was principally there to guide me through the paperwork required and uni standards, although he did also have a strong interest/knowledge in my research area and did a fab job!