The Complete Roadmap to U.S. PhD Applications
About the event:
Saturday, September 6th
12:00 PM EST / P:00 PM PKT
Live on Google Meet (link will be shared after RSVP)
Applying for a PhD abroad is not just about strong grades or test scores - it’s about building a compelling research profile, finding the right fit, and crafting an application that stands out in a global pool. From research statements to funding, references, and career planning, there are many moving parts.
This session brings together experience and insights to help aspiring PhD applicants avoid common pitfalls and approach the process with clarity and confidence.
Meet the Guest:
Nadeem Hussain is a PhD in Public Policy candidate at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He has co-authored three books, The Economy of Modern Sindh: Opportunities Lost and Lessons for the Future and Agents of Change: The Problematic Landscape of Pakistan K-12 Education and the People Leading the Change (both published by Oxford University Press), while his third book, The Identity Reconstruction of Subaltern English Learners: Language, Liberation, and Leadership in South Asia, is forthcoming from Routledge.
Nadeem has previously worked with the UNDP, World Bank, and the IMF. His research encompasses governance, poverty, inequality, and social change, with a particular focus on public finance, political economy, institutions, economic mobility, and private sector development. He is also a regular op-ed contributor to leading English newspapers.
Who is this for?
> Students planning to apply for PhD programs in the U.S.
> Early researchers looking to strengthen their applications
> Graduates interested in funding, research pathways, and academic careers abroad
About the Host:
Zainab Kamran is the Growth Lead at Dreambridge.ai and an incoming student at Georgetown University. She recently completed a private equity internship at Lionchase North America. She’s a national champion in both gymnastics and martial arts, and was selected as the only Pakistani female in her category at the Asian Games 2018.