Advice for doctoral students
Supervision Agreement
A good relationship between the student and his supervisor is vital for a successful doctorate. The work must rely on a solid base of trust and mutual exchange. In order to avoid misunderstandings, it is highly recommended to clarify all questions in a first supervision meeting, and to set agreements and expectations formally in a memorandum. The Higher Education Act of the State of Saxony-Anhalt makes this mandatory (HSG LSA §18(2)).
The content of this memorandum should include:
- The participants of the meeting
- Date and time
- Documents handed to the doctoral candidate, such as:
Please find here the Recommendations for a supervision agreement
In case of any doubt, please contact the Graduate Academy.
