Getting a supervisor

How to get a supervisor?

In the initial phase of the course we will match students and supervisors. In order for this to happen you need to have a Student Project Proposal.

You may approach a teacher that you know has some insight into your area of research. The more developed your idea is the better. Think of the SPP as an supervisor "ad".

In the SPP, specify who you have contacted, or who you aim to contact, or if you need help getting a supervisor.

After handing in your SPP, your assigned supervisor will contact you with further instructions. Please note that you might get another supervisor than you asked for. If you are not contacted within two weeks, come to the tutoring sessions (schedule) and discuss with us.

Communication with your supervisor

Please note that some supervisors may not be active on Slack and may prefer email, contact in person or other ways.

The role of the supervisor is to:

• Help you plan your work to make sure that it can be completed in time.
• Give feedback on the SPP
• Focus the work to make it feasible
• Meet you regularly to discuss the progress of the degree project and give feedback on your work.
• Help you develop a scientific methodology, suitable for your problem.
• Participate in the Examiner seminar
• Answer your emails within a reasonable time frame.
• Make sure that your project and report is of an acceptable standard before you present your work and, if it is not, inform you of what you need to do to reach an acceptable standard.
• Notify the course manager if you will be finished in time to present your thesis project at a certain date.