I do hear some states in USA (most cold states) do offer fully funded PhD with monthly salary as research assistant. PhD applicant is medical science filed. Anyone can knows how to go about it or Anyone offers such service?

Correction: Form I-20 is not "admission letter"

Form I-20 is code name for "Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status"

The only similarity is that both documents are issued by the school.

Admission letter is issued when an admission decision has been made on your application while i-20 is mostly issued after you have sent evidence of financial ability to cover for your studies.

OyoTunjiUSA:



Hey 🤠

1. Form-120 means " Admission Pack/Letter. Only USA use the term " form-i20 because Americans sees themselves as distinct in qualities than others and that is why they remain number 1. Other countries like UK, Canada, Australia , Nigeria , etc call it (Form-120) Admission letter. In summary, Americans use the term Form-120 to mean Admission letter.

2. DS-160 is the online data and information form which the USA embassy has mandated all visa applicants to fill (for free) and bring the confirmation page (after filling the form) along on the day of your visa interview. DS-160 also known as VISA application form is a very very important form because what you inputted inside DS-160 is what the USA visa officer will use to ask you question on the day of your interview.

3. Mock Sessions means the act of practising and knowing the possible questions and answers which the visa officer is likely to ask you on the day of your interview. No matter the program you are going for and no matter your circumstances you have to beleive that some people have been in that situation before. Therefore, mock session is to train you how to answer Visa Officer on the day of your interview.

4. There is no official group to join as at the time of responding to you but the moderator of this section may authorize such group as time goes by. You may however ask any questions you want right here and i am certain you will get a positive response. This particular section where you are reading from me right now is 100% better than any group. We have all the well-experienced USA visa experts here and they are ready to assist you for free.


Best Wishes 🙏

justwise:


Ok let me just say this to you directly...sharing of WhatsApp group link here for whatever reason is not allowed. there is Nothing legitimate that can not be shared here, so there is no need for WhatsApp group.

Whats App group is a selfish idea and self -serving

The link was never shared here. I only notified them via the post on here and my message specifically read "check your email". So what's the point of having the email contact functionality on this platform anyway? Communications would have still happened via email without anyone's notice as anyone can email anyone here. Or is it because I did the courtesy of mentioning it via the post? I'd take a back seat on that one.

We all can agree that the goal is "Date Search" and WhatsApp provides quick notifications for when dates are available for applicants to go book their appointments on a timely note. Many people here including myself have benefited from that group when it comes to interview dates and snap updates by others.

No doubt this platform serves its purpose but so does a WhatsApp group for specifically "Date Search". We cannot do "date-searching" here, it'll be almost defeating the purpose. We're talking about timeliness! And appointment slots get filled up fast!!

They asked a legitimate question to which I responded without breaking any rule and I consider it personally disrespectful the action that followed.

Your opinion is that WhatsApp group is selfish but I vehemently disagree with you. Far more people share quicker dates on there than on here. How many times has anyone posted about availability of dates on here since the last 4 weeks? Yet, people are booking appointments because selfless applicants like themselves are helping each other.

I really hate to write long epistles on inconsequential stuff as I've gone past the stage of tantrums.

I'd expect a better excuse for the exaggerated censorship not this!

TEMIT0PE:
Correction: Form I-20 is not "admission letter"

Form I-20 is code name for "Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status"

The only similarity is that both documents are issued by the school.

Admission letter is issued when an admission decision has been made on your application while i-20 is mostly issued after you have sent evidence of financial ability to cover for your studies.

Hey 🤠

@TEMIT0PE

1. Form I-20 to me is admission letter (in summary) and nothing can change it. Form I 20 consist of admission letter , sevis info, etc and together it is called Admission Pack.

2. Your explanation above is unnecessary repetition. You should have replied the OP instead of waiting for me to answer and then coming out to act as an examiner.

PS: My point is justified below.


Best Wishes 🙏

mayford:


The link was never shared here. I only notified them via the post on here and my message specifically read "check your email". So what's the point of having the email contact functionality on this platform anyway? Communications would have still happened via email without anyone's notice as anyone can email anyone here. Or is it because I did the courtesy of mentioning it via the post? I'd take a back seat on that one.

We all can agree that the goal is "Date Search" and WhatsApp provides quick notifications for when dates are available for applicants to go book their appointments on a timely note. Many people here including myself have benefited from that group when it comes to interview dates and snap updates by others.

No doubt this platform serves its purpose but so does a WhatsApp group for specifically "Date Search". We cannot do "date-searching" here, it'll be almost defeating the purpose. We're talking about timeliness! And appointment slots get filled up fast!!

They asked a legitimate question to which I responded without breaking any rule and I consider it personally disrespectful the action that followed.

Your opinion is that WhatsApp group is selfish but I vehemently disagree with you. Far more people share quicker dates on there than on here. How many times has anyone posted about availability of dates on here since the last 4 weeks? Yet, people are booking appointments because selfless applicants like themselves are helping each other.

I really hate to write long epistles on inconsequential stuff as I've gone past the stage of tantrums.

I'd expect a better excuse for the exaggerated censorship not this!

No amount of lengthy episode will change my stand on this, WhatsApp group is very self idea as its only available to few number of people , open forum like this serves everyone both registered an non-registered individuals visiting this forum.

If you are so concerned about helping people to get a date what stops you from notifying people here when date is available?

If you can't share it openly here then well and good but don't use this thread to feed the whatsapp group.

OyoTunjiUSA:



Hey 🤠

1 Where to start is to Google Public Research Universities in the USA and pick the schools one by one. On each school website, go to International Graduate Student and study their requirements or perhaps send Application enquiry email to the
Graduate Admissions Office.

2. It depend on your program of study as well as your host-school department but 65% of USA Universities gives Entrance Fundings and you may as well secure
Graduate Assistantship or Work-Study which will reduce your tuition deficit. This however depends on your academic qualifications, reference, work-experience, test scores etc. Therefore, the 40.M NGN should be sufficient.

3 Staying in Nigeria or opting to study outside Nigeria is your absolute decision and i beleive lack of funds should not even stop you when you are determined.

Best Wishes 🙏

Thank you so much

justwise:


No amount of lengthy episode will change my stand on this, WhatsApp group is very self idea as its only available to few number of people , open forum like this serves everyone both registered an non-registered individuals visiting this forum.

If you are so concerned about helping people to get a date what stops you from notifying people here when date is available?

If you can't share it openly here then well and good but don't use this thread to feed the whatsapp group.

Hey 🤠

1. @mayford and @justwise have good points but @justwise will have my vote.

2. Using this particular section for date-search update will jam-packed the thread and makes it uninteresting (@mayford advantage).

3. Creating WhatsApp group for date-search purpose will put 75% of the people here out of new date update because not everyone is interested in sharing their WhatsApp numbers with strangers and some are not even on WhatsApp (@justwise advantages).

4. @justwise why not create separate date-search thread here ? Just an opinion.

PS: And kindly correct members with formal explanation like that of a team work. @mayford is an active contributor.


Best Wishes 🙏

justwise:


No amount of lengthy episode will change my stand on this, WhatsApp group is very self idea as its only available to few number of people , open forum like this serves everyone both registered an non-registered individuals visiting this forum.

If you are so concerned about helping people to get a date what stops you from notifying people here when date is available?

If you can't share it openly here then well and good but don't use this thread to feed the whatsapp group.

You have your opinion and I have mine. I'm just as entitled to mine as you are to yours! So don't try to impose whatever on me.

Why are you so bothered anyway? If you also care so much about helping people and not being unnecessarily antagonistic, you should join in lending a helping hand here. At the very least, I did my part in answering pertinent questions on here to the best of my ability.

And obviously, you missed the part where I mentioned how quickly appointment slots get filled. Posting available dates here to people who are not even online at the time is defeating! You should rather see reason instead of being headlong focused on rebuttal, missing the point.

And validates my response above. I'm not even an admin of the group and I was not and I'm not now seeking to populate the group. The OP asked for help for a date search group and I sent an email with the link, same way someone here sent me the link and I was able to book an appointment date early. It's because I posted the notification, that's the cause of all these. If I didn't post it, you wouldn't have known. Again, no rule was violated.

As a leader, if you can't take criticisms whether constructive or otherwise, then you're not fit for that position!

And I don't care if you have an irrelevant discontent with my criticism. I believe my critique is well placed and valid. I don't know you, neither do you. Coming here to act like you're the alpha and omega is just a nonsensical attitude. There's more to life than having some obligation on nairaland.

thank you

JMG12:
No this won't be an issue on the day of your interview, you should mention that to the interviewer about the program and the one on the i-20.

To all prospective applicants.

Several years ago, I was like you trying to navigate US admission and visa process. I got almost 70% of the information I need here aside Google and YouTube.

Make use of the search bar to search for information you need. Read previous threads especially from 2013-2015. The reason I suggest those years is you’ll find lots of interview transcripts.

Please, avoid anyone with email address on their profile asking you to message them especially those with Bible verse on their profile. Also, those that go on and on about being trained as admission counselor.

Read previous threads and you won’t regret.


Avoid totally lying on your application that you’re married when you’re not. It doesn’t help your case in anyway. Most agents will advise you to, but you will end up regretting.

Hello @OyoTunjiUSA,

You can choose to ascribe your own subjective interpretation you like to the code name of a DOS document. It does not change the actual name and meaning of the document.

And it’s funny you think the screenshots you have shared backs up your personal interpretation. The actual name of the document is literally stated in the same screenshots you posted and the conditions to which it can be approved. An “admission letter” only requires you to apply and the admission committee to find you worthy. Form I-20 requires an additional move from you after being issued your admission letter. To infer that they are the same thing is misleading, borderline ignorant and mischievous.

You are not above correction, man. You don’t know it all.

Take correction with humility and come off your high horse.

Finally, you are not in any position to tell me what i can comment on, who i can quote or infer someone else’s post is unnecessary.

Cheers.

OyoTunjiUSA:



Hey 🤠

@TEMIT0PE

1. Form I-20 to me is admission letter (in summary) and nothing can change it. Form I 20 consist of admission letter , sevis info, etc and together it is called Admission Pack.

2. Your explanation above is unnecessary repetition. You should have replied the OP instead of waiting for me to answer and then coming out to act as an examiner.

PS: My point is justified below.


Best Wishes 🙏

mayford:


You have your opinion and I have mine. I'm just as entitled to mine as you are to yours! So don't try to impose whatever on me.

Why are you so bothered anyway? If you also care so much about helping people and not being unnecessarily antagonistic, you should join in lending a helping hand here. At the very least, I did my part in answering pertinent questions on here to the best of my ability.

And obviously, you missed the part where I mentioned how quickly appointment slots get filled. Posting available dates here to people who are not even online at the time is defeating! You should rather see reason instead of being headlong focused on rebuttal, missing the point.

And validates my response above. I'm not even an admin of the group and I was not and I'm not now seeking to populate the group. The OP asked for help for a date search group and I sent an email with the link, same way someone here sent me the link and I was able to book an appointment date early. It's because I posted the notification, that's the cause of all these. If I didn't post it, you wouldn't have known. Again, no rule was violated.

As a leader, if you can't take criticisms whether constructive or otherwise, then you're not fit for that position!

And I don't care if you have an irrelevant discontent with my criticism. I believe my critique is well placed and valid. I don't know you, neither do you. Coming here to act like you're the alpha and omega is just a nonsensical attitude. There's more to life than having some obligation on nairaland.

You are just starting, you are not even close to what i have done in this thread and many others for more than 12yrs, you are a learner.

Don't even attempt to compare your 2yrs of contribution here to my 12yrs + i have run this.

This is my last comment regarding this issue with you, i will moderate your post from now on.

Good day.

TEMIT0PE:
Hello @OyoTunjiUSA,

You can choose to ascribe your own subjective interpretation you like to the code name of a DOS document. It does not change the actual name and meaning of the document.

And it’s funny you think the screenshots you have shared backs up your personal interpretation. The actual name of the document is literally stated in the same screenshots you posted and the conditions to which it can be approved. An “admission letter” only requires you to apply and the admission committee to find you worthy. Form I-20 requires an additional move from you after being issued your admission letter. To infer that they are the same thing is misleading, borderline ignorant and mischievous.

You are not above correction, man. You don’t know it all.

Take correction with humility and come off your high horse.

Finally, you are not in any position to tell me what i can comment on, who i can quote or infer someone else’s post is unnecessary.

Cheers.

🤠

1. You are a fault finder. I have not read any of your post guiding anyone here since last year. I know any USA visa topic more than you. Form I-20 is simply an Admission letter. Don't tell me the meaning of sevis i know it.

2. @Benwems as attached below have asked that question over 12 hours and no one has given him clue. Therefore, i challenge you to go and answer him and guide him appropriately.

3. Go and look for fresh questions to answer stop correcting @OyotunjiUSA who is almost a professor in this topic. We are waiting to read your answer to @benwems go use your attacking time to contribute.

1stGenAmerican:


First mistake, and this is minor, but using the phrase “he’s into” is always a red flag. You went on to say that your father owns and manages multiple businesses, which is vague and sounds pretty unrealistic.

Your dad owns multiple businesses but you only started working 2 years ago? Did you list one of your dad’s companies as your employer? How would investing such a huge amount to send you abroad to study help his business to where he would sacrifice time and money into sponsoring you? What difference would you getting more education make in his businesses that are already successful enough for him to sponsor your education abroad? If he owns multiple successful companies, why wouldn’t you stay and work in already established businesses? How would increased education count/what impact would it have?

You told her you applied to only 3 universities and chose the school you chose because of reputation and research opportunities. If your father is responsible for the deficit, wouldn’t cost of attendance and the amount of funding the school offered be more of a driving factor than reputation? If you’re returning to Nigeria to work for your father after you finished your studies, why would the reputation of the school matter? Also, if you planned to return to Nigeria after you finished your studies, why would the research opportunities at the school matter?

Please I'm trying to message you. Got my interview coming in two weeks, can you help review my transcript.

In response to Justwise post on WhatsApp groups. Truth is you can't do date search hunt on Nairaland that is the truth, slots get filled up in 30 secs, the day I secured a slot for interview, it literally took 30 secs for the three slots to be filled up. Whatsapp date hunt group usually have time allocated to all members to check their CGI portal and update the group from morning till night. Anyone hoping to get a date by checking if someone post on Nairaland will be hours late. I understand your own point as unnecessary whatsapp group distracts the thread from it's focus but for date hunt sadly it cannot be viably done here. Maybe a Nairaland date hunt group can be created and moderated.

Scholar212:
In response to Justwise post on WhatsApp groups. Truth is you can't do date search hunt on Nairaland that is the truth, slots get filled up in 30 secs, the day I secured a slot for interview, it literally took 30 secs for the three slots to be filled up. Whatsapp date hunt group usually have time allocated to all members to check their CGI portal and update the group from morning till night. Anyone hoping to get a date by checking if someone post on Nairaland will be hours late. I understand your own point as unnecessary whatsapp group distracts the thread from it's focus but for date hunt sadly it cannot be viably done here. Maybe a Nairaland date hunt group can be created and moderated.

You can 100%, the same way people post available date in whatsapp group is the same way anyone can drop it here, its the same first come, first serve system, the date is open to anyone in-need of it, so whatsapp group will not reserve a date for you, it will be gone if you are not quick enough to click.

That said. Nobody needs a whatsapp group to be able to get a date, all you need is to spend time on that website refreshing until you get one.

People who turned this date thing into business do exactly that, they spend time on that website waiting for date to be available.

People are quick to bring up the idea of whatsapp group or drop a link are mostly motivated by financial gain.

justwise:


You can 100%, the same way people post available date in whatsapp group is the same way anyone can drop it here, its the same first come, first serve system, the date is open to anyone in-need of it, so whatsapp group will not reserve a date for you, it will be gone if you are not quick enough to click.

That said. Nobody needs a whatsapp group to be able to get a date, all you need is to spend time on that website refreshing until you get one.

People who turned this date thing into business do exactly that, they spend time on that website waiting for date to be available.

People are quick to bring up the idea of whatsapp group or drop a link are mostly motivated by financial gain.

The other person is correct. There are 24hrs in a day. You can only check 3/4hrs per day before you get restricted. You can’t realistically search for date using platforms like facebook/Nairaland. Instant messaging apps work best. But what do I know?

Benwems:
I do hear some states in USA (most cold states) do offer fully funded PhD with monthly salary as research assistant. PhD applicant is medical science filed. Anyone can knows how to go about it or Anyone offers such service?

Hey 🤠

1. Every Development Research in USA is 95% well-funded in juxtaposition with other countries. Therefore, Phd in the UNITED STATES (especially in hard sciences where labor is in more demands) is typically funded and they (Phd Students) are more preferred over other graduate students.

2. Although, you will probably be expected to do something to earn this fundings. Either working as a Teaching Assistant or as a Research Assistant or as both. But dont panic about lacking teaching skills as you will have the opportunity to learn and interpret what you are learning " work-study

3. It is actually very hard to do a PhD without getting financial support from your Host-University (except you are a multimillionaire with non-stop flow of incomes) and your Host-University department understands this. Therefore, your fundings should come in one or combinations of the following forms ;

Teaching Assistantships (TA)
Research Assistantships (RA)
Graduate Assistantships (GA)
Other forms of Departmental Fundings &
Government Fundings.

4. Your first step is to look out for your Future-Supervisor who can unlock all the 5 aforementioned funding opportunities for you. You will have to get in touch (via email enquiry) with professor (s) who are in the field of your interest and to ask if they are interested in taking students.

5. The above (no4) will be very important when you write your SOP (Statement Of Purpose) because you can mention in your SOP that Dr. John Doe has expressed his interest in taking you as a student.

6. To summarise, go and search through as many USA Universities website as you can. Shortlist Professors to contact and e-mail them your CV and why you will be a good fit in their research groups.


PS ; There is no limit on how many professors you can contact, and Professors in your Host-University (department) determines your acceptance and fundings

PS ; Professors are the ones who look out for "Research Grants" And recommend to their Universities how many incoming Phd students they would need based on available budget.


Best Wishes 🙏

OyoTunjiUSA:



Hey 🤠

1. Every Development Research in USA is 95% well-funded in juxtaposition with other countries. Therefore, Phd in the UNITED STATES (especially in hard sciences where labor is in more demands) is typically funded and they (Phd Students) are more preferred over other graduate students.

2. Although, you will probably be expected to do something to earn this fundings. Either working as a Teaching Assistant or as a Research Assistant or as both. But dont panic about lacking teaching skills as you will have the opportunity to learn and interpret what you are learning " work-study

3. It is actually very hard to do a PhD without getting financial support from your Host-University (except you are a multimillionaire with non-stop flow of incomes) and your Host-University department understands this. Therefore, your fundings should come in one or combinations of the following forms ;

Teaching Assistantships (TA)
Research Assistantships (RA)
Graduate Assistantships (GA)
Other forms of Departmental Fundings &
Government Fundings.

4. Your first step is to look out for your Future-Supervisor who can unlock all the 5 aforementioned funding opportunities for you. You will have to get in touch (via email enquiry) with professor (s) who are in the field of your interest and to ask if they are interested in taking students.

5. The above (no4) will be very important when you write your SOP (Statement Of Purpose) because you can mention in your SOP that Dr. John Doe has expressed his interest in taking you as a student.

6. To summarise, go and search through as many USA Universities website as you can. Shortlist Professors to contact and e-mail them your CV and why you will be a good fit in their research groups.


PS ; There is no limit on how many professors you can contact, and Professors in your Host-University (department) determines your acceptance and fundings

PS ; Professors are the ones who look out for "Research Grants" And recommend to their Universities how many incoming Phd students they would need based on available budget.


Best Wishes 🙏

thank you.

Benwems:
I do hear some states in USA (most cold states) do offer fully funded PhD with monthly salary as research assistant. PhD applicant is medical science filed. Anyone can knows how to go about it or Anyone offers such service?

Most PhD programs are funded in the US, does not matter the state. Usually PhD students are funded as Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant or a Fellowship. STEM courses have more funding than the arts and humanities, if you studied a medical and life science related course you can look towards Biomedical science PhD programs. Search on Google or even use Meta AI or ChatGPT to create list of universities in US offering PhD in Biomedical science and related fields. From there you can start going through the school websites one after the other and contact potential supervisors you find their research interesting.

Scholar212:
Most PhD programs are funded in the US, does not matter the state. Usually PhD students are funded as Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant or a Fellowship. STEM courses have more funding than the arts and humanities, if you studied a medical and life science related course you can look towards Biomedical science PhD programs. Search on Google or even use Meta AI or ChatGPT to create list of universities in US offering PhD in Biomedical science and related fields. From there you can start going through the school websites one after the other and contact potential supervisors you find their research interesting.

Thank you.

Is it compulsory to message lecturers before applying for Phd. Can't someone just apply directly on the school website

Scholar212:
Most PhD programs are funded in the US, does not matter the state. Usually PhD students are funded as Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant or a Fellowship. STEM courses have more funding than the arts and humanities, if you studied a medical and life science related course you can look towards Biomedical science PhD programs. Search on Google or even use Meta AI or ChatGPT to create list of universities in US offering PhD in Biomedical science and related fields. From there you can start going through the school websites one after the other and contact potential supervisors you find their research interesting.

SETH03:
Is it compulsory to message lecturers before applying for Phd. Can't someone just apply directly on the school website

Yes, or is best to do so especially if you need funding.
The funding for programs goes with the professor and your research interests should align as much as possible.
Treat it like the professor is your hiring manager/line manager.
Sell yourself and why you want to do this research.

Taal17:

Yes, or is best to do so especially if you need funding.
The funding for programs goes with the professor and your research interests should align as much as possible.
Treat it like the professor is your hiring manager/line manager.
Sell yourself and why you want to do this research.

No it is not compulsory. It is good to do that depending on the circumstances or requirement.

Nowhere is it mandatory.


There are some GA/TA that are decided by faculty members. For RA one might need to contact a prof- also not mandatory but helpful.

SETH03:
Is it compulsory to message lecturers before applying for Phd. Can't someone just apply directly on the school website

No it is not. You’ll have to check with the department if they require that you get a prof you’re willing to work with for alignment on research interest.

There are different kinds of Assistantships. RA/ GA/ TA

Taal17:

Yes, or is best to do so especially if you need funding.
The funding for programs goes with the professor and your research interests should align as much as possible.
Treat it like the professor is your hiring manager/line manager.
Sell yourself and why you want to do this research.

Because if you check schools' websites, you will see the requirements to get admission to their PhD programs. What I mean is, if you apply directly and meet all the requirements, and I assume PhD programs are usually fully funded most of the time, shouldn't the person be admitted? Also, I don't think messaging a supervisor is usually part of the requirements, but I could be wrong.

chidiakwari:
No it is not. You’ll have to check with the department if they require that you get a prof you’re willing to work with for alignment on research interest.

There are different kinds of Assistantships. RA/ GA/ TA

Thank you! Because I have checked some schools' websites, and the requirements are mostly GRE scores, transcripts, English proficiency test results, recommendation letters, Statement of Purpose (SOP), and CV. And if someone has all these and they are up to standard, is messaging a lecturer (or supervisor) really necessary again? I often hear people say that you need to contact a supervisor first, who will then consider your application.

Is anyone going to West Texas A&M this fall 2024 or any returning student. Let's connect