Research Skills: Mentoring

An excellent researcher at doctoral or PhD level:

• Effectively supports the lea [removed][removed] rning of others when involved in teaching, mentoring, demonstrating or other research activities.
• Recognises the importance of mentorship.

Looking ahead, a doctoral student can aim to become an excellent early-career researcher who:

• Develops skills as a mentor and uses their own mentorship effectively.
• Encourages peers and less experienced researchers to present at conferences, write and publish joint or individual papers.
• Acts as a mentor to students.

Note: These skills are identified in the UK Researcher Development Framework – where they appear as D1.5 Working with Others: Mentoring