So I haven't been offered any admission as of yet; however, two of my three serious interviews are most likely going to be offers. This is the deal:
One of my offers is coming with a ridiculous stipend... very good... and I've been told that basically whatever research I want to do in my area I have complete freedom. In addition, I will very likely get help with research money to do my research from my POI.
I'm interested in hearing thoughts on this much freedom in programs. Is this a common occurrence, or a rarity? The package seems pretty damn amazing. I have two more interviews this month, but those programs will only have half the amazing stipend offered at this program. Also, the freedom in research is still unknown in the other programs. Of course I'm going to the interviews, but I just want to hear some thoughts on research freedoms and $$$ for research in programs.
One of my offers is coming with a ridiculous stipend... very good... and I've been told that basically whatever research I want to do in my area I have complete freedom. In addition, I will very likely get help with research money to do my research from my POI.
I'm interested in hearing thoughts on this much freedom in programs. Is this a common occurrence, or a rarity? The package seems pretty damn amazing. I have two more interviews this month, but those programs will only have half the amazing stipend offered at this program. Also, the freedom in research is still unknown in the other programs. Of course I'm going to the interviews, but I just want to hear some thoughts on research freedoms and $$$ for research in programs.