How to select a PhD Supervisor?

Nov 5, 2022

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Dr Tushar Chauhan

A supervisor or guide is an important person in a PhD student’s academics. Students often left PhD because of their supervisor's incompetency, bad behavior and unsupportive nature.

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So how do they select the best one? Check this story.

A supervisor at least has a PhD or any doctorate degree in their relevant field.

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Education

A supervisor should have 5 to 10 years of teaching and research experience.

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Academic experience

A supervisor should have a decent research background and peer-reviewed publications.

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Research background

Do check the past history of the supervisor. Meet former students and colleagues and ask about their competency and nature.

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Past history

A supervisor should have supportive and encouraging nature and at the same time prepare students to face challenges.

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Qualities 

A supervisor should help and support their student on a personal level too. They have problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking.

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Beyond guideship

Supervisor should have their own ethics, integrity and morals for working.

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Integrity 

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