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Each year the PhD Council of the Graduate School of Life Sciences organises the PhD Supervisor of the Year Awards. During a festive award ceremony two awards are presented: Promotor of the Year and Copromotor of the Year.

Supervision is one of the key factors influencing the course of the PhD journey. PhD surveys indicate that a professional relationship between PhD candidates and supervisors is pivotal for a successful PhD journey. Within the GSLS we aim to provide support for both PhD candidates and supervisors to help them in building a good and professional relationship. A good and frequent communication, management of expectations and giving and receiving feedback are crucial components of this relationship. The awards are to show how many good supervisors we have and to show appreciation for their efforts to guide their PhD candidates in the best way they can.

During the call for nominations, PhD candidates could let us know why their supervisor (promotor or copromotor) is a brilliant scientist, a role model, accessible, enthusiastic, or just great in any other way. By nominating their supervisor, they show their appreciation for their way of supervision, and we would like to inspire other supervisors to guide their PhD candidates in the best way possible.

The Supervisor of the Year Committee, Anne Rittscher-Fogg, Aditya Dixit and Elena Radul, has selected several nominations and subsequently interviewed the PhD candidates that nominated their supervisors. The Committee then selected a Promotor of the Year and Co-Promotor of the Year, based on the interviews and personal motivations of the PhD candidates. 

The winners will be announced during the festive event on 30 October. 

Event Programme
16.00-17.00   Panel Discussion former winners and Award Ceremony
17.00-18.00   Drinks with live music

Registration
You can register . The event location and catering needs to know the total amount of people. Registration closes 12 October.

If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to pcc@uu.nl.