Admissions and Financing PhD Webinar Series
Housekeeping – Q&A is reserved at the end of the session
Split into two parts 1. General information about the programme 2. Admissions and Financing April – May 2020 There will be sessions for : Europe (11am CEST/Paris or 10 am BST/London time) USA (8:30pm EDT/NY or 5:30pm PDT/SF time) To view the schedule for these sessions, please visit bit.ly/insead-phd-events
New Schedule is up for June . If you have friends who might be keen to attend the sessions, please encourage them to sign up. We have three sessions with Q&A. Take note that sessions with Q&A will extend for 30 more minutes to accommodate it May 26, Tuesday 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm EDT (e.g. NY time) – inclusive of Q&A with EFE faculty May 28, Thursday 11:00 am – 12:00 am CEST (e.g. Paris time) – inclusive of Q&A with Academic Director 09 July, Thursday 11:30 am – 12:30 am EDT (e.g. Paris time ) – inclusive of Q&A with TOM faculty
As you already have attended the sessions, you can sign up for these again in order to get the zoom details of the sessions inclusive of Q&A with faculty. Just take note of the agenda and inclusive timings of the Q&A so that you can join only during the Q&A. Otherwise, you are welcome to attend the entire session again. May 26, Tuesday 8:30 pm EDT 8:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Presentation on Admissions and Financing 9:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Q&A with EFE Faculty – Martin Gargiulo, Area Rep of the Entrepreneurship area 9:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Continue with presentation on Admissions and Financing May 28, Thursday 11:00 am CEST 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Presentation on Admissions and Financing 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm – Q&A with Academic Director, and also representing the Strategy area – Javier Gimeno 09 July, Thursday 11:30 am CEST 11:30 am – 12:00 pm – Presentation on General Info about the PhD 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm – Q&A with TOM Faculty – Guillaume Roels, Area Rep of the Technology and Operations Management area 12:30 pm – 01:00 pm – Continue with Presentation on the presentation on the General Info about the PhD To register again – https://bit.ly/insead-phd-events
RECAP INSEAD PhD in brief
5 years full-time PhD Not offered in online or part-time format
INSEAD PhD
Fully funded for 5 years
Designed to prepare students to become
Work with Faculty Experts
professors in management and academic researchers To pursue unparalleled research in management
Full scholarships to ALL ADMITTED students, regardless of background, nationalities, etc
And with diverse peers in the PhD Community
Campus Exchange France and Singapore; USA with Wharton
Annual Doctoral Consortium – Wharton and INSEAD
Centres of Excellence Behavioural Lab in Paris, Pop up data labs in SGP
8 Areas of Specialisation INTEGRATED ACROSS ALL AREAS
• Accounting
• Marketing
• Decision Sciences • Organisational • Entrepreneurship • Finance
Behaviour • Strategy • Technology and Operations Management
Visit https://bit.ly/insead-phd-academics for more information
Incoming PhD Structured forStudents success 2019 Years 1 to 2
Years 3 to 5 Research and Dissertation
Area Exploration • • • • • •
Becoming an expert Coursework Research Practicum Summer Paper Campus Exchange Field Comprehensive Exam Research Paper
Award of the PhD Degree • • • • •
PhD Candidacy Research and Dissertation Proposal Job Market Review and Search Submission and Defense of Dissertation Graduation
Throughout the programme • • • • •
PhD Teaching Preparation Programme Teaching Practicum Soft-Skills Training Participation in Conferences and Workshops Annual Performance Reviews
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Incoming EngagingPhD withStudents faculty 2019 Early Engagement in the Programme
Years 1 to 2 Application period Contacting faculty is NOT mandatory
before and during the
Meet as many faculty members
Years 3 to 5 Advisor selection
Work with advisor, committee members, peers
Area Exploration
Research and Dissertation
Becoming an expert
Award of the PhD Degree
• Taking up courses • Research Practicum
• Co-authorship • Dissertation Committees
Throughout the programme
application process
Work closely with faculty and peers • Student Advisory • Mentorship
One degree. One School. One Experience No difference in the quality and conduct of the programme between Asia and Europe Campuses
1
Curriculum and Quality of Education
4
Campus Exchange Opportunities
2
Faculty, Research Resources
5
Scholarship and Funding
3
6
Global Academic Placement Application, Admissions Process
Candidate is admitted based on his/her potential to engage in high quality research
Funding and Scholarship
FULL Tuition fee waiver
5 years of full funding Get paid for your PhD studies
Stipend, living allowance
Research and Conference Budget
Health insurance coverage
https://bit.ly/insead-phd-financing
✓ No tuition fees to be paid ✓ Generous living allowance (includes accommodation budget) ✓ Research and Conference Budget ✓ Health insurance coverage (spouse and children)
Admissions and Application Requirements
Who and what we’re looking for
Intellectual Capacity and Academic Record
What are we looking for in a candidate? Potential to engage in high quality research
Research Potential
Commitment to Academia
Creativity, Motivation and Drive
http://inse.ad/phd-admissions
Preparation is key ✓ Have ample time to prepare ✓ Set a schedule ✓ Reflect on your research interests and plans early
Application Process FULLY ELECTRONIC
Online Application
Supporting Documents
✓ 1,500 words Statement of Purpose ✓ Recorded Interviews (Open One-Way Interviews) ✓ 3 Letters of Recommendation ✓ € 50 processing fee per application
✓ Official Academic Transcripts ✓ GMAT or GRE test (mandatory) ✓ TOEFL (if applicable) ✓ CV ✓ Supplementary info survey (online)
http://inse.ad/phd-admissions
Applications checklist ONLINE APPLICATION
ONLINE APPLICATION
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
RECORDED ONE-WAY INTERVIEW
RECORDED OPEN ONE-WAY INTERVIEW
Electronic form, PDFs of supporting docs,
✓ Photo (passport sized)
Can be accessed once online
SOP, Statement of Integrity
✓ CV / Resume
application is submitted.
Choice of area of specialisation
✓ Official transcripts of grades / certificate
Must be submitted in order to
Campus choice – SGP, FBL or either
(undergrad, masters)
✓ Official GMAT or GRE score ✓ TOEFL (if applicable) ✓ Supplementary information survey ✓ Letters of Recommendation (3 ONLY)
complete your PHD APPLICATION.
Open One-Way Interview Submit by the deadline
Applicant submits application by preferred deadline
Applicant receives thank you email, includes the open one-way interview access
Applicant submits the open one-way interview by last day of submission
Application + One-Way Interview will be submitted to the committee for review
What is the Open One-Way Interview? The Open One-Way interview is another means for our committee get to
know an applicant's research potential; thereby, supplementing the online application. The interview consists of four (4) general questions that are the same across all eight (8) areas of specialisation. It is an integral part of the selection process and is viewed by the committee as an added value to the prospect's application. Hence, we encourage all to take advantage of this opportunity to expound your interest in the INSEAD PhD by
submitting by the stipulated deadlines on https://bit.ly/insead-phd-admissions
Application process Rigorous process. Early preparation is key. Submit early. Start of Admissions Early Fall
Admissions Decisions
1
Late March or earlier
Approximately
5
2-3 months
FINAL DECISION
Submit the online application by preferred deadline
1.5
from submission deadline to final decision
4
2
Admissions Committee
3
Live Interview In-person / Online / Phone
SHORTLIST
Submit the recorded one-way interview by the last day of submission
Both online application and open one way interview must be submitted Initial selection
Note that we do not provide any individualised feedback during and after admissions.
Dates and deadline September 2020
Online application starts
Mid December 2020
Preferred deadline to submit online application in order to receive the Open One-Way Interview invitation
06 January 2021
Submit the Open One-Way Interview
06 January 2021
LAST DAY TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PACKET = ONLINE APPLICATION + ONE-WAY INTERVIEW
What is the difference between the preferred deadline and last day of application? Submitting by the preferred deadline or earlier, you will also have an early access to the open one-way interview, which gives you time to complete it by the last day of submission. Also, by submitting by the preferred deadline allows us to provide you feedback on the completeness of your application and gives you time to re-submit files needed. Otherwise, you will not have enough time to revise and complete your application if you wait until the last minute.
What are the next steps?
Plan ahead of time ✓ GMAT / GRE preparation ✓ Research interests – reflect, do independent research
✓ Read voraciously – related publications, journals; read, read, read ✓ Speak to your OWN faculty network, potential recommenders ✓ Writing your research interests – drafts until you are satisfied
✓ Request for documents
PhD Blog
FAQs on our website
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