HOW THIS ASSESSMENT WORKS

21 evidence-based questions to understand your research strengths and develop an action plan.

RESEARCHER CAPABILITY

Are you managing yourself effectively — staying organised, reflective, motivated, and adaptable throughout your PhD?

RESEARCH PRACTICE CAPABILITY

Are you designing, conducting, analysing, and communicating your research with clarity, rigour, and methodological confidence?

RESEARCH COMMUNITIES CAPABILITY

Are you engaging well with others — collaborating constructively, communicating clearly, and contributing to a positive research culture?

Research shows that 40% of students are overwhelmed, confused, or worried about skills

The Doctoral Skills Assessment is a unique tool based on decades of doctoral education and pedagogy research.

Learn your unique Doctoral Skills Profile to understand how you're navigating your doctoral journey. Get practical, personalised and evidence-based guidance on how to improve your skills and expertise so you can better navigate your doctoral journey. 

The Doctoral Skills Assessment is based on an in-house model of an 'ideal type' set of behaviours that correlate with success in doctoral programmes. Click here to read a summary of that research that underpins the assessment. 

It is bought to you by the team of higher education professionals and learning developers behind The PhD People, who over the last ten years have helped thousands of doctoral students write more and graduate sooner. 

How well do you align with this evidence-based framework? Answer 21 questions now to find out, and get personalised guidance on how to address any shortfalls.

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