- Review of relevant literature and development of a working bibliography (Year 1)
- Conceptualisation of key concepts and development of the theoretical framework (Year 1)
- Mapping of institutional documents and analysis of doctoral programmes (Year 1)
- Research meetings of the project team (Year 1; continuously, at least 2 per year)
- Research field visits and collection of materials (Years 1–3)
- Preparation of research instruments (surveys and interviews) (Year 1)
- Conducting online surveys among doctoral students and supervisors (Years 1–3)
- Conducting semi-structured interviews (Years 1–3)
- Data analysis and interpretation (quantitative and qualitative) (Years 2–4)
- Development of an integrated supervision and career support model (Years 2–4)
- Delphi validation of the model with a panel of experts (Years 2–4)
- Development of recommendations, guidelines and educational materials (Years 3–4)
- Workshops for supervisors and doctoral students (Years 3–4)
- Dissemination of results (lectures, publications, conferences) (Years 3–4)
- Development of a website and digital repository (Years 3–4)
