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Candidate and supervisor experiences of doctoral study in a structured, interdisciplinary training environment

Kiley, Margaret; Halliday, Douglas P.

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Margaret Kiley



Abstract

This study aimed to understand doctoral candidates’ and supervisors’ positive and negative experiences of undertaking a doctorate in a structured interdisciplinary research training environment. Interviews were held with 16 candidates and eight supervisors involved in an interdisciplinary research centre. Most candidates were undertaking a disciplinary focussed doctorate while being active participants in the centre’s doctoral education program. Our findings highlighted three themes that influence positive or negative experiences: the design of the interdisciplinary environment; the critical role of communication; and the qualities of candidates and supervisors deemed important to work effectively in such an environment. We conclude with suggestions that might help develop an effective interdisciplinary research environment.

Citation

Kiley, M., & Halliday, D. P. (2019). Candidate and supervisor experiences of doctoral study in a structured, interdisciplinary training environment. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 56(5), 663-674. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2019.1570306

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jan 22, 2019
Online Publication Date Jan 22, 2019
Publication Date 2019
Deposit Date Oct 21, 2019
Publicly Available Date Jul 22, 2020
Journal Innovations in Education and Teaching International
Print ISSN 1470-3297
Electronic ISSN 1470-3300
Publisher Taylor and Francis Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 56
Issue 5
Pages 663-674
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2019.1570306

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