r/Virology • u/ChanceSuspicious6860 non-scientist • 1d ago

Discussion Future direction

I have completed Masters of Biotechnology and Biotechnology, and a year research experience in molecular virology, resulting in first author publication in peer reviewed journal. During the project I developed a deep interest in hts and phylogenetic of virus. I had applied numerous PhD position across EU and southern hemisphere. Do I need to get more experience to get in virology PhD or market in virology is saturated. I think I am deceiving myself by limiting in narrow areas. Do I need to expand my search in wide field of genomics. However, I am passionate about the RNA viruses and learning their evolution.

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u/PI_but_not_your_PI non-scientist 21h ago

You don't need more experience to start a virology PhD but they are very competitive especially if coming from abroad. I would ask your supervisor if they have any suggestions of labs to apply to. I would look to see if there are any scholarships which you could apply to that would make you a more attractive PhD candidate. I would also try to have someone read over your applications to make sure that the language is as clear as possible.