Karen Clegg is Co-PI and Director of the Next Generation Research SuperVision Project (RSVP). She was the lead architect of the UK Research Supervision Survey sponsored by Wellcome Trust and UKRI. Gillian Houston is an independent researcher working in the field of doctoral education. Her particular interests are the final examination and supervisory practice. Recent work includes several book chapters and journal articles in the field. Owen Gower is the Director of the UK Council for Graduate Education, where he leads the Council’s advocacy on a range of issues in postgraduate education and research.

"This book is not just an exploration of supervision practices; it is a visionary invitation to empower doctoral supervisors, transform research cultures, and establish future sustainable support structures for good supervision". Gitte Wichmann-Hansen, Senior Researcher, Centre for Educational Development, Aarhus University, Denmark

• SECTION I: THE CONTEXT AND CULTURE OF DOCTORAL SUPERVISION1: Context and Culture: the doctoral researcher experience Karen Clegg 2. The Doctoral Supervisory Experience Owen Gower SECTION II: SURVEY OUTCOMES: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE DOCTORAL SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE3. Lessons from the UK Research Supervision Survey Owen Gower 4. How Supervisory practice is shaped and developed Gillian Houston 5. Professional Recognition of Research Supervision Karen Clegg SECTION III: CASE STUDIES OF SUPERVISORY PRACTICE AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF THE DOCTORATE6. Supporting researchers to navigate the early stages of the Doctorate Gillian Houston7. Maintaining motivation through the mid stages - overcoming challenges, supporting progress academic writing and feedback Gillian Houston 8. Supporting submission and the Viva Gillian HoustonSECTION IV: IMPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF DOCTORAL SUPERVISION 9. Advancing the professional and career development of doctoral researchers Karen Clegg 10. How could we support, reward and recognise supervision? Karen Clegg 11. Conclusion: The future of doctoral education: a cultural revolution? Karen Clegg

Karen Clegg is Co-PI and Director of the Next Generation Research SuperVision Project (RSVP). She was the lead architect of the UK Research Supervision Survey sponsored by Wellcome Trust and UKRI. Gillian Houston is an independent researcher working in the field of doctoral education. Her particular interests are the final examination and supervisory practice. Recent work includes several book chapters and journal articles in the field. Owen Gower is the Director of the UK Council for Graduate Education, where he leads the Council’s advocacy on a range of issues in postgraduate education and research.

"This book is not just an exploration of supervision practices; it is a visionary invitation to empower doctoral supervisors, transform research cultures, and establish future sustainable support structures for good supervision". Gitte Wichmann-Hansen, Senior Researcher, Centre for Educational Development, Aarhus University, Denmark

• SECTION I: THE CONTEXT AND CULTURE OF DOCTORAL SUPERVISION1: Context and Culture: the doctoral researcher experience Karen Clegg 2. The Doctoral Supervisory Experience Owen Gower SECTION II: SURVEY OUTCOMES: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE DOCTORAL SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE3. Lessons from the UK Research Supervision Survey Owen Gower 4. How Supervisory practice is shaped and developed Gillian Houston 5. Professional Recognition of Research Supervision Karen Clegg SECTION III: CASE STUDIES OF SUPERVISORY PRACTICE AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF THE DOCTORATE6. Supporting researchers to navigate the early stages of the Doctorate Gillian Houston7. Maintaining motivation through the mid stages - overcoming challenges, supporting progress academic writing and feedback Gillian Houston 8. Supporting submission and the Viva Gillian HoustonSECTION IV: IMPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF DOCTORAL SUPERVISION 9. Advancing the professional and career development of doctoral researchers Karen Clegg 10. How could we support, reward and recognise supervision? Karen Clegg 11. Conclusion: The future of doctoral education: a cultural revolution? Karen Clegg

Karen Clegg is Co-PI and Director of the Next Generation Research SuperVision Project (RSVP). She was the lead architect of the UK Research Supervision Survey sponsored by Wellcome Trust and UKRI. Gillian Houston is an independent researcher working in the field of doctoral education. Her particular interests are the final examination and supervisory practice. Recent work includes several book chapters and journal articles in the field. Owen Gower is the Director of the UK Council for Graduate Education, where he leads the Council’s advocacy on a range of issues in postgraduate education and research.

"This book is not just an exploration of supervision practices; it is a visionary invitation to empower doctoral supervisors, transform research cultures, and establish future sustainable support structures for good supervision". Gitte Wichmann-Hansen, Senior Researcher, Centre for Educational Development, Aarhus University, Denmark

• SECTION I: THE CONTEXT AND CULTURE OF DOCTORAL SUPERVISION1: Context and Culture: the doctoral researcher experience Karen Clegg 2. The Doctoral Supervisory Experience Owen Gower SECTION II: SURVEY OUTCOMES: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE DOCTORAL SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE3. Lessons from the UK Research Supervision Survey Owen Gower 4. How Supervisory practice is shaped and developed Gillian Houston 5. Professional Recognition of Research Supervision Karen Clegg SECTION III: CASE STUDIES OF SUPERVISORY PRACTICE AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF THE DOCTORATE6. Supporting researchers to navigate the early stages of the Doctorate Gillian Houston7. Maintaining motivation through the mid stages - overcoming challenges, supporting progress academic writing and feedback Gillian Houston 8. Supporting submission and the Viva Gillian HoustonSECTION IV: IMPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF DOCTORAL SUPERVISION 9. Advancing the professional and career development of doctoral researchers Karen Clegg 10. How could we support, reward and recognise supervision? Karen Clegg 11. Conclusion: The future of doctoral education: a cultural revolution? Karen Clegg