Doing Doctoral Research at a Distance

This essential guide helps doctoral students navigate the challenges of remote study, offering practical strategies for success in their academic journeys, particularly in Doing Doctoral Research at a Distance.

Emerging from both personal experience and empirical research, Doing Doctoral Research at a Distance serves as an essential companion for doctoral students across various research fields and geographical contexts. This book is particularly helpful for those embarking on off-campus, hybrid, and remote pathways, providing insights that can ease the transition into distance study. It recognizes the unique challenges faced by students in these circumstances and addresses them with practical advice and strategies.

The book offers comprehensive guidance throughout the off-campus doctoral journey, covering crucial aspects such as understanding the context of distance study, essential information for getting started, and effective time and space management. It also delves into the balance of employment, family, and other commitments alongside academic pursuits. Additionally, it focuses on doctoral identity, well-being, and the importance of maintaining a connection with supervisors and research culture while studying from a distance.

Doing Doctoral Research at a Distance is ideally suited for those considering distance study, new distance doctoral students, and supervisors working with remote researchers. As part of the 'Insider Guides to Success in Academia' series, this book provides practical and realistic guidance on navigating the often-overlooked challenges of academia, ensuring that readers are well-equipped to flourish in their doctoral journeys.