Postgraduate Research Supervisors
The research supervisory relationship is complex, not least because supervisors wear many ‘hats’ - that of subject expert; mentor; patron; wellbeing and pastoral care supporter; co-author; careers and skills adviser and all round go-to expert.
The York PGR Supervisor Programme
This year's programme is based on feedback from the 2023/24 programme and data from the supervisor focus groups as part of the Next Generation Research SuperVision Project (RSVP). It consists of several strands of activity:
Continuing professional development (CPD) requirements
Read the FAQs for PGR Supervisors and Graduate Chairs for further information about the CPD requirements for new and experienced PGR supervisors at York.
FAQs for PGR Supervisors and Graduate Chairs
Expectations in Research Supervision Questionnaire
Designed to facilitate a discussion of expectations held by PGRs and supervisors. It is recommended that the form be completed independently by the supervisor(s) and the PGR and that the responses be the topic of discussion at a supervision meeting.
Access the Expectations in Research Supervision questionnaire
Principles of supervision
Within three months of the start of a PGRs registration, their supervisor(s) are expected to sign in Skillsforge that they have read 'Principles of supervision', summarising what is most essential to a successful supervisory relationship.
Quick start guides
Key links for SkillsForge Guidance Notes, TAP Guidance and Progression Forms can be found on the PGR supervisor web resources under the section PGR Supervision at the University of York (towards the bottom of the page).
Additional Resources
The Researchers14 group has curated a variety of resources for Principle Investigator (PI) development, including a section on PGR Supervision, which can be accessed on the Researchers14 webpages.