PhD

Example Sentences

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One of his projects, focused on adaptation to climate change, has already been axed, and he cannot hire any more PhD students, with a giant question mark over his funding.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The Nutrients study, conducted during the PhD candidacy of Tiago Bertola Lobato, was part of a broader FAPESP-supported project exploring how insulin resistance develops in non-obese animals.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Corporate PhD fellowships from leading technology companies are valuable, but they are filters, not pipelines.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

One of Scanlon’s clients turned to her for help because they were finishing their PhD while getting ready for a new job at NASA.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“And didn’t he get his PhD at Stanford?” asked Paris.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti