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Is it possible to become a researcher with just a bachelor's degree?

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  • 19-08-2014 9:50pm
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    experiMental
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    I have three years' commercial experience in my field and also a B.Sc degree as well, which is related to it. Is it possible to become a researcher on the strength of my thesis proposal and some basic credentials?

    Or is there something that I need to learn in a postgrad degree in order to become a researcher?

    I'd greatly appreciate your replies!


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    Ravelleman
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    What do you mean by 'researcher'?


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    Interested Observer
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    Like, start a PhD? You can certainly start a PhD with "just" a bachelors degree.


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    experiMental
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    I'm not familiar with standards for researchers, but here is what I want to do :

    I have discovered something in the workplace. It is something extremely experimental, and it won't bring back any income unless it is researched extensively. Commercial environment doesn't finance things like that. So I would like to undertake that research on my own in a university.

    So if I can start a Ph.D with that, then it would be fantastic.


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    Falthyron
    Registered Users Posts: 2,835 ✭✭✭Falthyron


    experiMental wrote: »
    I'm not familiar with standards for researchers, but here is what I want to do :

    I have discovered something in the workplace. It is something extremely experimental, and it won't bring back any income unless it is researched extensively. Commercial environment doesn't finance things like that. So I would like to undertake that research on my own in a university.

    So if I can start a Ph.D with that, then it would be fantastic.

    Try and identify a member of staff of a University who would understand your idea and ask to meet with them for a casual discussion about undertaking a PhD. He/she would be in the best position to evaluate the idea's potential. If they believe it is viable, they will help you get started on becoming a student and conducting your research.


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    avalon68
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    Well, first thing - if you discovered something at work - it probably belongs to your company - not you. If thats the case you would need their permission before discussing it with anyone, especially if it may be something they would want to patent. You could see if work would be willing to sponsor your PhD in a university - lots of companies sponsor PhDs, and masters.


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    experiMental
    Registered Users Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭experiMental


    avalon68 wrote: »
    Well, first thing - if you discovered something at work - it probably belongs to your company - not you.

    I would have nothing against this at all. The thing I need is some external, non-company related accreditation that I have necessary skills and track record to carry out research projects and find ways to discern whether they can be commercialised


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