Signs Of PhD Success

You don’t pass your viva until you actually pass your viva – but there are lots of signs that can indicate PhD success before then.

• You have a thesis.
• You have submitted (or had accepted) one or more papers.
• You have presented a talk or paper at a conference.
• You have been working towards a PhD for at least several years.
• You have submitted your thesis.
• You have a viva date.
• You have positive feedback from your supervisor and/or others about your research.
• You can see future applications for your research, even if you’re not going to be the one to do that work.
• You have future plans.
• You have prepared for your viva and feel fairly confident.

You don’t pass your viva until you pass your viva. Before then, pay attention to the many signs showing PhD success in your future.

It’s not simply luck that you’ve got this far.

PS: if you’re working towards submission now and any of the above seem out of reach, take a look at Final Year Focus, my 1-hour live webinar running this Thursday, 24th October, at 11am. If it seems good but you can’t make it then you can still sign up to watch the catch-up recording! Full details and registration on Eventbrite. Thanks for reading!