PhD candidates

A PhD candidate is a person who is working towards earning a Doctor of Philosophy degree, the highest academic qualification in many fields. They have already completed coursework and exams, and are now conducting original research to contribute new knowledge or insights. Their work involves extensive analysis, experimentation, or study, and they write a detailed dissertation or thesis. Once they successfully defend this work before experts, they earn their PhD, signifying they are recognized as advanced researchers and experts in their chosen subject.