Hidden Experiences of Doctoral Students in Research Courses

Abstract

present study investigates the hidden experiences of students in the doctoral programs. This qualitative study was performed using the phenomenological method. data were collected through the interview. population consists of PhD graduates whose study period had passed. Using normal purposeful sampling, 45 graduates were interviewed. Strauss and Corbin method of data analysis was used for the analysis. 252 thematic phrases were divided to the five main themes: The of cross-border communications, failure in doing the main task, lack of social justice, lack of economic justice, non-equality of universities and lack of equal opportunities.