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PhD

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abbreviation

  1. Also: DPhil.  Doctor of Philosophy

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Corporate PhD fellowships from leading technology companies are valuable, but they are filters, not pipelines.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

One of Scanlon’s clients turned to her for help because they were finishing their PhD while getting ready for a new job at NASA.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"Despite their rarity, these exchanges matter for the long-term health of whale populations," Griffith University PhD researcher and report co-author Stephanie Stack said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Murray said there is uncertainty around what faculties or courses could be affected by job losses but that the students' union is particularly concerned for PhD students who rely on supervisory teams.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

“And didn’t he get his PhD at Stanford?” asked Paris.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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