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How can I improve my relationship with my PhD supervisor?

How to Develop a Good Relationship with your PhD Supervisor
  1. Get to know your supervisor before you begin your PhD. ...
  2. Know what you're expected to do. ...
  3. Communicate regularly. ...
  4. Remember that you're not the only one to attend to. ...
  5. Be honest.
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How can I improve my relationship with my PhD advisor?

Relationship-building with PhD advisors
  1. Come to every meeting with an agenda in mind, and questions about things I have tried. ...
  2. Don't back down from challenges, and adopt a growth mindset. ...
  3. Keep them aware of my other responsibilities. ...
  4. Keep them aware of what else I am doing mathematically, outside of our projects.
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How do I make my PhD supervisor happy?

  1. Communicate regularly with your supervisor and keep him or her updated on the progress of your work.
  2. Show active interest in their research and be willing to learn from them.
  3. Respect their point of view and make sure that you are following their guidance and advice.
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Can you be friends with PhD supervisor?

Mentor only. Friendship can happen afterward. To be friends while working on the PhD can create boundary issues. These situations rarely work out well.
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How do you impress a potential PhD supervisor?

Tell who you are (your name), what you are (studying what), and how good you are (the expected quality of your undergraduate degree and/or your ranking among your peers, and the ranking of your university in your country if the potential supervisor can be expected not to know this. This is the level and background).
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7 Steps to a Positive Relationship with your PhD Supervisor

What are some signs you have a bad PhD advisor?

#1 Signs of a bad PhD supervisor
  • A lack of communication. Often the root of disagreement and difficulties between a supervisor and a PhD researcher is a lack of communication. ...
  • PhD supervisors who don't get back to you. ...
  • Overbearing supervisors. ...
  • Supervisors who leave. ...
  • Changing PhD supervisors.
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How do I know if my PhD supervisor is good?

An excellent supervisor is passionate about the work of their pupils. They should be someone who is inspiring and uplifting, who helps their students reach new heights. Someone is not a good supervisor if they lack enthusiasm and interest in their role as your mentor and do not offer verbal encouragement.
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What do PhD supervisors look for?

A good PhD supervisor has experience overseeing PhD students through to completion, has a strong publication record, is active in their research field, has enough time to provide adequate supervision, is genuinely interested in your project, can provide mentorship and has a supportive personality.
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How often should I meet with my PhD supervisor?

Many supervisors arrange meetings with their students on a weekly basis, whereas some supervisors prefer to see their students once every 1-2 months.
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Is your PhD supervisor your boss?

Regardless of the nature of the doctoral program, the role of a PhD supervisor usually switches between being your boss as well as mentor in the same workplace. Similarly, depending upon the situation, you may be required to act as a student/mentee as well as an employee at different points in your doctoral journey.
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What can I gift my PhD supervisor?

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What to do if you have a bad PhD supervisor?

A few specific recommendations.
  1. Smooth things over with the supervisor. ...
  2. Some PhD students think they are managing there own dissertation and the supervisor is an idiot. ...
  3. Appeal to get a different supervisor. ...
  4. Sometimes the supervisor is just not very good. ...
  5. It is important to recognize you are not brilliant yet.
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How do you thank a PhD supervisor?

First and foremost I am extremely grateful to my supervisors, Prof. XXX and Dr. XXX for their invaluable advice, continuous support, and patience during my PhD study. Their immense knowledge and plentiful experience have encouraged me in all the time of my academic research and daily life.
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How do you develop interest in a PhD?

Current research shows that PhD applicants may be motivated by many factors such as:
  1. willingness to improve career prospects.
  2. passion for research work and teaching.
  3. the aspiration to discover and learn new things.
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How do you deal with pressure in a PhD?

5 Ways to Combat PhD Stress
  1. Know What's Going On. ...
  2. Take Care of Yourself. ...
  3. Talk About It With Friends and Family. ...
  4. Make Time For Fun Activities. ...
  5. Accept That This Is Just Part Of The Process.
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How do I communicate with my PhD advisor?

But we agree on the following set of guidelines.
  1. Be introspective. Understanding yourself and your needs is the first step to communicating your needs to your adviser. ...
  2. Set the right tone. Prioritize respectful communication. ...
  3. Value one-to-one meetings. ...
  4. Regularly revisit long-term goals. ...
  5. Remain flexible in communication.
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What questions should I ask my PhD supervisor?

How long do students typically take to complete the program (PhD or Masters) in this lab? How do your students structure their theses? Do there exist possibilities for funding beyond the time duration of the program? After completing their degree, what types of jobs and careers do your students have?
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What should I discuss in a PhD supervisor meeting?

The summary could include a short description of your research project, a timetable of all ongoing activities, and other documents that help them gain an overview of your progress. Consider the information that your mentors and supervisors need to know so that are best able to help you.
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What happens if your PhD supervisor leaves?

If the supervisor leaves the Institute, then possibility of him/her continuing as a supervisor or co-supervisor should be explored. If such an arrangement is not possible or fails for any reason, the student can use the previous work in the thesis.
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Do PhD supervisors get paid UK?

Eligible supervisors of postgraduate research (PGR) students shall be paid a fee for each eligible term of supervision based upon an hourly rate against the Single Salary Spine.
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What is a good H index for a PhD supervisor?

On average and good H-index for a PhD student is between 1 and 5, a postdoc between 2 and 17, an assistant professor between 4 – 35 and a full professor typically about 30+.
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How many PhD students can a supervisor have?

Each Principal Supervisor will normally be responsible for no more than 8 research students, though in many cases the subject culture and departmental support structures allow significantly larger groups.
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Is it OK to change PhD supervisor?

In certain circumstances, you may wish to change your supervisor. You should discuss a change of supervisor with your current and potential supervisors, your College Tutor and relevant colleagues in your Department.
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Should you email PhD supervisor?

Contacting a potential PhD supervisor can seem daunting but you really should if you're thinking of applying for a doctoral programme. Dropping them an email to discuss your research area is your chance to find out whether they'd be interested in supervising you.
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What not to ask a PhD?

10 Things You Shouldn't Ask Grad Students Over the Holidays
  • When will you graduate? ...
  • Are you still writing your thesis/dissertation? ...
  • What's the point of your research? ...
  • How do you plan to get a job with that? ...
  • When is your research going to be published? ...
  • What year are you in? ...
  • How long are you going to avoid the real world?
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