PhD supervisors

Here you can find essential information for supervisors of PhD candidates affiliated with the Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS).

In addition to the resources available here, we strongly encourage you to explore the entire GSLS PhD website. There, you will find detailed insights into the training and development of PhD candidates, relevant rules and regulations, and the services offered by the graduate school. 

For a comprehensive overview, the PhD Supervisor Guide (pdf) offers further guidance specifically tailored to supervisors working with PhD candidates within the GSLS.

Learn about

Effective supervisor - PhD interaction
Monitoring your PhD candidate
Training in supervision
Doctoral thesis

Supervisor of the Year Awards

To encourage high-quality supervision, the GSLS PhD Council SOY committee hosts an annual event featuring the Supervisor of the Year (promotor) and Co-Supervisor of the Year (copromotor) awards.

About the awards

Essential updates for GSLS PhD supervisors

To ensure you remain informed about current procedures, regulations, and responsibilities related to the PhD track, we invite you to subscribe to the monthly GSLS PhD Supervisor Info Snack. This newsletter provides timely updates on relevant forms, policy changes, and other developments that may impact your role as a supervisor. In addition, we regularly feature relevant courses, workshops, and events that could benefit both you and your PhD candidates.  

Subscribe to the PhD Supervisor Info Snack