Nafula, JaneKatushabe, Sylvia2026-10-052026-10-052026-02-26Nafula, J. & Katushabe, S. (2026). High cost of PhD studies choking research students. Daily Monitor.https://bdears.busitema.ac.ug/handle/123456789/10150Newspaper ArticleA section of students who graduated with Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees yesterday attributed the small number attaining the qualification to the high cost of pursuing it. A PhD is the highest academic award, typically requiring between three and seven years of original, independent research culminating in a thesis that advances knowledge in a specific field. It also prepares graduates for careers in academia, research and other specialised professions.enArticle