Who can be a co-supervisor for PhD?

You can be e.g. professor, associated professor, lecturer, resident, chief physician, senior researcher or postdoc. PhD students cannot be supervisors for other PhD students. The faculty does not pay external supervisors. In most cases, one or more co-supervisors are involved in a PhD project.

What is the role of co-supervisor in PhD?

Co-supervisor has responsibility to check quality of research work and guide the student to enhance quality of thesis. In some cases where mentorship is involved, the main supervisor carries a role of an oversight on progress and quality of supervision being conducted by the co-supervisor.

How many supervisors do you need for a PhD?

Some universities assign two supervisors to each PhD students. If so, the ‘second’ supervisor may be more responsible for your pastoral support and for the administration of your project. This allows the ‘primary’ supervisor to focus on your academic work.

How do I request PhD supervision?

Here are some things to keep in mind when emailing potential PhD supervisors to increase your odds of getting a response.

1. Keep it short. Professors are short of time and receive a ton of emails each day.
2. Make a Connection.
3. Have a Clear CTA.
4. Introduce yourself.
5. Have a Clear Subject Line.
6. Thank them for their time.
7. Follow up.

What is the difference between supervisor and co supervisor?

This is often the case if you have one main supervisor and one co-supervisor. The co-supervisor gives you additional supervision, but the main responsibility falls on your main supervisor. No specific roles are defined for the co-supervisor in this case.

What is a co supervisor?

cosupervisor (plural cosupervisors) A joint supervisor; one who cosupervises.

Who is a co supervisor?

How do I contact a PhD supervisor?

The Dos and Don’ts of Contacting a PhD Supervisor

1. Do check how (and if) they want to be contacted.
2. Do research their current research interests and activities.
3. Do stick to email for that first contact.
4. Do keep it brief for now.
5. Do give them something to reply about.
6. Don’t start by asking for funding.

How do I email a research supervisor?

Guidelines for Your First Email

1. Do Your Research. Before contacting a supervisor, you need to have researched them.
2. Use a Clear Subject Line.
3. Address Them.
4. Introduce Yourself and State Your Intentions.
5. Conclude.
6. Thank Them.
7. Attach Supporting Information.
8. Keep It Brief.

What is co-guide in PhD?

To have a Co-Guide for every PhD student is not a mandatory requirement. However, if the student’s proposed doctoral work is of an interdisciplinary nature, he/she may be allotted a PhD Co-Guide.

How do I email my professor for PhD supervision?

Compose your email carefully Address a potential supervisor as Dr (appropriate for anyone with a PhD) or Prof. Be direct. Introduce yourself and your reason for emailing. State if you are interested in a course project, an honours project, or a masters project.