I paused my PhD for 11 years to help save Madagascar’s seas

Nature·Mar 20

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A person paused their PhD studies for 11 years to focus on conservation efforts in Madagascar. It appears that some universities are experiencing challenges with their PhD programs, with some pausing admissions due to budget cuts or other factors. The reasons for these pauses and the overall state of PhD programs are unclear, with various institutions and fields being affected in different ways.

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