Strategies In Supervision Of International Doctoral Candidates

Within critical fiscal and social gains of diversity in hosting International Doctoral (ID) Candidates, it is important to explore boundaries around the successful outcomes related to these cohorts. Interestingly, despite this significant field, little systematic research has been published on the teaching practices of supervisors in the ID context. Set with transition research, the paper identifies the central role of supervisory practices in bounding effective transition of ID candidates. Based on data from several sources including an extensive review of literature, qualitative interviews with International Doctorates (n = 26) and a series of supervisors ‘ workshops; key strategies for establishing ‗common ground ‘ between ID candidates and supervisors are recommended. The findings will be of direct interest within host institutions particularly for professional development of new or experienced supervisors and Doctoral Candidates ‘ for perspective on the supervisor‘s role