Principles of the supervision












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            The role of the supervisor is indispensable for doctoral studies and its basic framework i

            in the Benchmark for Supervisors at Charles University, see Rector's measure no. 33/2025 [
            cuni.cz/UKEN-714-version1-33_2025_standard_skolitele_univerzity_karlovy__en_final.docx"] .
            As the feedback of both the supervisors and the doctoral candidates shows, for the overall

            of supervision, initial clarification of principles of supervision and detailed parameters
            collaboration on dissertation project is crucial for the overall quality of supervision. I
            with Art. 4 (4) of the the Benchmark for Supervisors at Charles University, the following 

            propositions that should be addressed for this purpose during initial joint meetings (idea
            candidate’s admission to doctoral study).

            At the outset of their collaboration, the supervisor and the doctoral candidate should dis
            following:
            1.The expected form of supervisory support in fulfilling study obligations (e.g. data coll

              analysis, publication activity, participation in conferences).
            2.The involvement of an advisor in addressing specific aspects of the dissertation project
            3.The organisation of consultations in relation to study obligations (format, initiation, 

              duration, etc.).
            4.The determination of whether, and in what manner, the supervisor will participate as a c
              of planned research outputs, where this can be anticipated at this stage. Where relevant

              identification of any significant intellectual property considerations arising in connec
              dissertation research that require attention.
            5.The possibility of the doctoral candidate’s participation in a broader research project,

              or beyond the scope of the dissertation topic (including clarification of related or pot
              conflicting aspects).
            6.The suitability of pursuing a cotutelle or other forms of international collaboration.

            7.The assessment of whether specific skills need to be developed (e.g. methods, tools, sof
              skills training) that are necessary for the fulfilment of study requirements but are not
              core curriculum of the given study programme, including the manner and timetable for acq

              skills.
            8.Teaching activities as part of fulfilling study obligations. Where such activities are e
              form they will take and the role of the supervisor in this area should be specified.

            9.Mobility: clarification of expectations regarding the fulfilment of mobility requirement
              the doctoral candidate and the supervisor, including consideration of alternative forms 
              Identification of suitable funding sources to support mobility-related and associated ac

              conference participation).
            10The identification of specific journals (or categories of journals) suitable for meeting
              requirements within the study programme, where this can be determined at this stage.

            11The form of support and/or the supervisor’s involvement in facilitating the doctoral can
              engagement in both national and international networking.
            12The doctoral candidate’s expectations of the study programme with regard to their prospe

              the academic or non-academic sector (e.g. the existence of an employer with whom it woul
              or possible to collaborate from the outset of the programme).


            * It is acceptable if not all points can be fully addressed during the initial meetings. W
            is that they are carefully considered and discussed during meetings between the supervisor
            candidate.


            It is also acceptable (and advisable) to revise these expectations over the course of the 
            response to updates to the Individual Study Plan).