Across the globe, doctoral education is in the throes of change. Diversification, regulation and proliferation are just a few of the developments that pose major challenges for those supervising doctoral candidates.

IntroductionPart IThe context The overall context The institutional context The disciplinary context The programme context Part II Preparing the ground Recruitment and selection Working relationships 1 � Candidates Working relationships 2 � Co-supervisors Part III Supporting the research project Academic guidance and support 1 � Approaching research Academic guidance and support 2 � The research project Encouraging writing and giving feedback Keeping the research on track and monitoring progress Part IV Supporting the candidate Personal, professional and career support Responding to diversity 1 � Non-traditional candidates Responding to diversity 2 � International candidates Responding to diversity 3 � Modes of study Part V Completion and examination Drafting and submission Examination Part VI Improving practice Evaluation, reflection, recognition and dissemination Conclusions