Doctorate Bound

Doctorate Bound with AnotherDegree.com is a virtual peer learning space for PhD students and applicants to PhD programs and other research-based graduate degrees. This community offers a supportive environment where members connect with fellow students and applicants, share experiences and strategies, and stay accountable throughout research work and the PhD application process. Open to applicants across all fields - including the humanities, social sciences, STEM, and interdisciplinary programs - PhD Bound offers specialized communities and fosters cross-disciplinary insight and shared momentum. Use it on its own or to supplement personalized mentorship meetings through Another Degree - it offers a space to ask questions, get feedback, and stay engaged between meetings.

Mentors from the Another Degree community moderate, answer questions, and regularly drop in to share prompts for reflection, curated tools and resources, relevant news, and occasional virtual events.

Rooted in the understanding that higher education and knowledge production are inherently collective endeavors, this space invites applicants to engage with others who share their intellectual drive and commitment to growth. Whether you're refining your statement of purpose, applying for fellowships and scholarships, preparing for interviews, navigating faculty outreach, or comparing program structures, you'll find others on a similar path who understand the rigor and ambition required for advanced study.