How can I strengthen my astrophysics PhD application through self-study and independent research?
Hi everyone, I’m currently doing a Master’s in Materials Science (with a Bachelor’s in Physics) and hope to apply for a PhD in astrophysics next year. The challenge is that my university doesn’t have an astrophysics research group, so I need to build my profile independently. What would you recommend focusing on over the next year? Independent research or coding projects? Self-study topics that are highly valued? Online research programs, workshops, or summer schools? Any open-source or citizen science projects that would strengthen an application? #space source