Doctoral Faculty Development Programme

Become a Doctoral Education Thought Leader

Doctoral Faculty Development Programme

Become a Doctoral Education Thought Leader

Join the Doctoral Faculty Development Programme and Get Access to Exclusive Trainings, Resources, and Networking Opportunities.

The Doctoral Faculty Development Programme is designed for accomplished doctoral practitioners and academics who want to excel in doctoral education.

Whether you are an experienced supervisor seeking to refine your skills or a seasoned executive with a doctorate transitioning into academia, this programme will equip you with the mastery, network, and knowledge you need.

You will develop a unique skillset covering the essentials of doctoral supervision, impactful mentorship, and innovative curriculum development required to shape the next generation of doctoral scholars.

Your Gateway to Excellence

Our single focus on doctoral education makes us unique in the world. And we understand our responsibility in pushing the boundaries on how doctoral education is delivered.

The Doctoral Faculty Development Programme aims to develop your:

Supervision capabilities
Capabilities as a doctoral researcher

Membership Benefits

This programme is specifically tailored for individuals with a research doctorate who aspire to contribute to doctoral education. As a valued member of the Doctoral Faculty Development Programme, you get:

Exclusive access: curated library of high-quality training materials;
Networking opportunities: connect with a global network of peers;
Event invitations: receive priority invitations to exclusive local and special events;
Significant discounts: secure reduced training fees.

Programme Structure

Phase 1: Foundational Phase: 8-Weeks Course on Mastering Doctoral Supervision

Build the core competencies required for effective doctoral supervision, including:

supervision structure and process
feedback strategies
progression guidance
supporting doctoral thinking and research development

Outcome: Certificate of Completion

Phase 2: Individual Targeted Skills Development & Training

Advanced, hands-on training through:

workshops
research residencies
mentorship
skills-specific masterclasses

Develop into a well-rounded doctoral education leader by strengthening the competencies you still need.

Outcome: Development Certificate(s)

Phase 3: Completion Phase: Co-Supervision of Doctoral Research

Work alongside experienced doctoral faculty to gain:

real-world supervision experience
practical confidence
guided mentorship
readiness to independently supervise doctoral research

Outcome: Co-Supervision Experience Certificate

Find Out if You Qualify for the Doctoral Faculty Development Programme

Admission to the Doctoral Faculty Development Programme is entirely free of charge. It is, nonetheless, a highly competitive one. Due to limited capacity, only highly qualified applicants are accepted.

Apply to the Doctoral Faculty Development Programme!

Programme Details

DURATION

Open ended - Continuous Professional Development.

The initial foundational course has a duration of 8 weeks. The duration of the targeted trainings and co-mentoring period depends on the individual development.

START DATE

Ongoing intake, but limited number of available places.

Each training offer has specific starting and registration dates.

FEES

Admission to the Doctoral Faculty Development Programme is free. Charges to the trainings apply.

Specific fees apply for each of the individual trainings offered.

STRUCTURE

Coursework, workshops, residencies, and mentoring.

The programme provides tailored training opportunities.

LOCATION

A mix of on-line with presential events.

Location is defined at each individual training offer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Doctoral Degree, 5 years of professional experience.

Additional conditions might apply to individual training offers.

This open-end structure allows you to explore different doctoral development pathways that meet your future aspirations.

Open Training Offers

Please find below doctoral faculty training events that accept applications.

Priority is given to applicants from the Doctoral Faculty Development Programme.

Mastering Doctoral Supervision - Foundational Course

Become a confident and effective doctoral supervisor.

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Doctoral Faculty Residencies

A transformative 4-day Doctoral Faculty training experience

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AI in Doctoral Supervision

Advanced, hands-on training: Develop into a well-rounded doctoral education leader by strengthening the competencies you still need.

Learn more

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FAQs

Are there minimum requirements to the programme?

Yes, to qualify for the Doctoral Faculty Development Programme you need to have completed a research doctorate.

If this initial criteria is meet our admission committee will evaluate the applications on a rolling base.

Only highly qualified applicants will be accepted to the programme considering both academic and industry expertise.

What are the programme fees?

The admission to the Faculty Development Programme is enterely free of charge.

Fees apply to the respective training offerings.

Programme members can benefit from discounted attendance fees.

Do I need to be a member of the programme to attend one of your trainings?

No. Most of our trainings offers are open to holders of research doctorates.

However, some trainings and networking opportunities are reserved for programme members.

Is there a defined pathway through the programme?

The Doctoral Faculty Development Programme consists of three phases.

Phase 1 is comprised of an 8-weeks foundational course on Mastering Doctoral Supervision.

Phase 2 consists of Individual Targeted Skills Development & Training to develop into a well-rounded doctoral education leader by strengthening the competencies you still need.

Phase 3 consists of guided mentorship where you will work alongside experienced doctoral faculty to gain real-world supervision experience, practical confidence and the readiness to independently supervise doctoral research.

Is the initial foundational course on Mastering Doctoral Supervision a mandatory training of the Doctoral Faculty Development Programme?

Yes, the initial foundational course on Mastering Doctoral Supervision is a mandatory training of the Doctoral Faculty Development Programme.

Our experience has shown that participants of this course develop a shared understanding about the essentials of doctoral supervision practices. And this shared understanding is required as it forms the base for all further training activities.

Ready to Elevate Your Doctoral Education Impact?

Take the first step toward becoming a recognized thought leader in doctoral education. Apply for your free programme membership today to unlock exclusive resources and discounts on our Doctoral Faculty Development Program.

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