For the supervisor(s)

Together with the PhD candidate a PhD Track Advisor is chosen and invited by the supervisor(s). The supervisor(s) read the Progress Report and discuss it with the PhD candidate. Once all agree the PhD candidate sends the signed Progress Report to the PhD Track Advisor.

The PhD candidate prepares a short presentation that gives an overview of the project and the progress that is made. Following the presentation the supervisor(s) discuss the Progress Report with the PhD candidate and the PhD Track Advisor together. Then the supervisors leave the room to let the PhD Track Advisor talk with the PhD candidate in private on issues such as supervision, candidate well-being, etc.

After the meeting the PhD Track Advisor will provide feedback in the PhD Track Support form and send it to the PhD candidate. This form is also signed for endorsement by the PhD candidate who will send it to the AMC Graduate School. You will receive a copy of the Progress Report, but not of the PhD Track Support form.

Suggestions:

  • Try to find a PhD Track Advisor who can give independent advice to you and your PhD candidate about the PhD track.

  • Ask the PhD candidate for feedback to improve your own supervision.

  • Be realistic about the progress of the project.

  • Give the PhD candidate feedback.

  • Try to focus on the outline of this PhD project and not the details or on the broader issue.

  • Use the advice given by the PhD Track Advisor during the meeting.