Supervisors play a significant role in helping PhD candidates to realize their full potential and develop into competent, independent researchers that generate high-level scientific results.The purpose of this course is to expand supervisors’ repertoire of concrete hands-on tools and strategies to make supervision a professional, effective, and enjoyable process. The purpose is also to create a safe space for supervisors to reflect on their role and to exchange experiences with other supervisors.

At the end of the course, you have increased skills in:

• aligning expectations with PhD candidates early and regularly regarding roles, time plans, and outcomes of the project,
• balancing conflicting needs, e.g., between support and structure, between product and process, and between being private and professional,
• providing constructive text feedback,
• encouraging PhD candidates’ independence and ownership of their projects,
• managing potential crises in the candidates’ research journey

Please notice that it is essential for participants to be present for the entire course. The program is highly interactive and carefully designed to build upon your input and preparation. Many activities in the course involve collaboration, group work, and shared discussions. If you already know that you will be unable to attend part of the course, we kindly ask you to register for the next course offered instead, as your full presence is crucial to the success of the course for both yourself and your fellow participants.