Supervisor Peer Coaching
Supervising doctoral researchers is a complex and demanding responsibility that requires not only academic expertise but also strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. At the same time, opportunities for structured exchange on supervision practices are often limited in everyday academic life.
The Supervisor Peer Coaching program provides a guided space for supervisors to reflect on their experiences, learn from peers, and develop practical strategies for their supervisory work. The program is open to professors and postdoctoral researchers who supervise doctoral candidates, both formally and informally.
How it works
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At the heart of the program is a structured Peer Coaching. You bring real situations from your supervisory practice and work through them together in a structured, collaborative process.
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At key stages, an experienced coach will support the group to ensure methodological confidence and effective learning transfer. Where relevant, external experts may be invited to contribute to specific topics, such as conflict management, mental health, diversity in supervision, as well as clarifying roles and expectations.
What you gain
- Reflect on and further develop your supervisory practice
- Discuss challenging situations in a confidential environment
- Gain new perspectives and practical strategies
- Connect with peers across disciplines
Upon successful completion, you can receive a GRADE certificate documenting your professional development in doctoral supervision.
Schedule and Registration
The program is organized by Goethe Research Academy for Early Career Researchers in collaboration with an experienced coach. It runs over approximately nine months and combines facilitated sessions with self-organised peer meetings:
- Kick-off meeting (in person, Campus Westend)
Introduction to the method, group building, identification of key topics, and first case discussion
Date: 26 June 2026 - Second session (with coach)
Case discussions with guided methodological support
Date: 1 September 2026 - Self-organized peer meetings
Independent continuation and consolidation of peer exchange
Period: November 2026 – January 2027 - Final session (with coach)
Joint reflection and transfer into participants’ own practice
Date: 19 March 2027
Format: online and in person
Session duration: up to 4 hours (13:00–17:00)
Working language: English
Further requirements:
- Active and committed participation throughout the programme
- Willingness to organise peer meetings independently
- Strict confidentiality regarding all shared cases and discussions
Registration
To register please send:
- A brief outline of your supervision experience and expectations
- Topics or questions you would like to bring into the programme
- Short CV
Contact:
Goethe Research Academy for Early Career Researchers
Dr. Laura Mohr-Valldorf
Email: mohr@grade.uni-frankfurt.de
