A Neglected Area: Development Opportunities for Doctoral Researchers Involved in Project Mentoring and Supervision

Le Vaul-Grimwood, Marita; Hetherington, Richy

Abstract

This paper calls for consideration of appropriate support and development for doctoral research students involved in supervision of undergraduate and Master’s degree projects. This subgroup’s professional development tends to be neglected in academic development and the related literature. The paper describes a development workshop offered regularly to this group over four years. Presenting evaluation and focus group data, the authors argue that although institutional structures can inhibit such development activities, there are benefits to PhD students, project students, and lead supervisors when doctoral research students’ supervision is validated and supported. They call for further research and development provision in this area.

Citation

Le Vaul-Grimwood, M., & Hetherington, R. (2023). A Neglected Area: Development Opportunities for Doctoral Researchers Involved in Project Mentoring and Supervision. International Journal for Academic Development, 28(1), 74-86. https://doi.org/10.1080/1360144X.2021.1959336

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Mar 14, 2021
• Online Publication Date: Sep 17, 2021
• Publication Date: 2023
• Deposit Date: Sep 23, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 23, 2021
• Print ISSN: 1360-144X
• Publisher: Routledge
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 28
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 74-86
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/1360144X.2021.1959336
• Keywords: Supervision, projects, postgraduates, researchers, academic development
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2788401