LinkedIn and Twitter can be great tools for students seeking a PhD opportunity in the UK, US, Canada. Here are some tips on how to use these platforms effectively:

𝟭. 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲:

- Add a professional profile picture and background image on LinkedIn.

- Include details about your academic qualifications, research interests, and relevant work experience in your LinkedIn profile.

- Add relevant keywords to your Twitter bio, such as "PhD candidate," "researcher," or "STEM."

𝟮. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀:

- Follow universities and research institutions in your field on both LinkedIn and Twitter.

- For example, if you are interested in pursuing a PhD in computer science, you can follow accounts like the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), IEEE Computer Society, or the Computer Science Department at your preferred universities.

𝟯. 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁:

- Like and comment on posts related to your research interests on LinkedIn and Twitter. For example, if a university shares a post about their latest research on machine learning, you can leave a comment expressing your interest in the topic and asking if there are any PhD opportunities available.

- Share relevant posts with your own network to show your interest and engagement in your field.

𝟰. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗵𝘁𝗮𝗴𝘀

- On Twitter, you can use hashtags like#PhDpositions,#PhDopportunities, or#GradSchool to find job postings and connect with potential supervisors.

- Use discipline-specific hashtags to join conversations and engage with researchers in your field. For example, if you're interested in environmental science, you can use hashtags like#climatechange,#sustainability, or#ecology.

𝟱. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀:

- Join LinkedIn groups related to your research interests. For example, you can join groups like the PhD Network, PhD and Postdoc Careers, or your university's PhD student association.

- Participate in discussions and share resources with other members of the group to build connections and learn more about the PhD application process.

𝟲. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀:

- Send a message on LinkedIn or Twitter to a potential supervisor expressing your interest in their research and inquiring about available PhD positions. For example, you can say something like, "Hello Dr. Smith, I am a prospective PhD student interested in your research on machine learning. Are there any available PhD positions in your lab?"

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- Be polite and professional in your message, and be sure to include a brief introduction about yourself and your research interests.

𝟳. 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

- Many universities and research institutions are hosting virtual conferences and workshops due to the pandemic. For example, you can attend events like the ACM Conference on Computer Science, the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, or the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution annual meeting.

- Engage with presenters and other attendees during the event by asking questions or participating in discussions. This will help you build connections and learn more about the latest research in your field.

𝟴. 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁:

- Create a Google Alert for keywords related to your research interests and PhD opportunities. This will allow you to receive notifications when new job opportunities are posted online.

𝟵. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:

- Look for funding opportunities on LinkedIn or Twitter. For example, follow accounts like Scholarship Positions, Scholarship Portal, or GradSchools to stay up to date with available funding opportunities for PhD candidates.

𝟭𝟬. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺𝘀:

- Participate in online forums or communities related to your research interests. For example, you can participate in forums like Academia Stack Exchange or ResearchGate to ask and answer questions related to your research.

11. Connect with alumni:

- Connect with alumni of the universities or research institutions you are interested in. They can provide valuable insights into the PhD application process and may be able to provide recommendations or referrals.

12. Use LinkedIn's Alumni Tool:

- Use LinkedIn's Alumni Tool to find alumni from your preferred universities who are working in your field of interest. This can help you identify potential supervisors or research groups to contact.

Effectively using LinkedIn and Twitter for a fully funded PhD search requires optimizing your profile, following relevant accounts, engaging with content, using appropriate hashtags, joining groups, reaching out to potential supervisors, and attending virtual events.

Using these platforms effectively, you can increase your chances of finding a fully funded PhD position.

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