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Do You Need Publications to Apply for a PhD Program?

The short answer is no. Publications are not required to apply for a PhD.

Presenting at undergraduate conferences, volunteering in a lab, winning research awards,

or doing an industry internship also show your research aptitude. Additionally, your letters of recommendation can speak to your potential for research excellence or indicate if the research you’re involved in may lead to a publication eventually

Additionally, your letters of recommendation can speak to your potential for research excellence or indicate if the research you’re involved in may lead to a publication eventually

Having a publication on your CV (even if it’s in a different field) can help your application stand out when applying to a competitive program or make up for a weakness elsewhere in your application.

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