PhD Interview Series (Day 25/30) Question: “Imagine your field didn’t exist. How would you approach your research problem from another discipline?” Purpose: To evaluate interdisciplinary awareness and flexibility in thinking. What they’re looking for: • Intellectual agility • Knowledge of other disciplines • Creativity in problem-solving How to approach it: • Identify the core challenge of your research. • Think of a field that could theoretically address that challenge. • Propose a method or perspective from that field, and explain its relevance. Sample Answer: “Without neuroscience, I would study consciousness through the lens of philosophy and comparative religion—treating subjective experience not as a biological event but as a cultural artifact. This might involve analyzing spiritual texts for cognitive models and tracing how cultures explain self-awareness.” DM if you want to work with me.👩‍💻