This PhD supervision training is initiated by the Ethiopian Super Stars project. The Ethiopian Superstars is an international training program that involves 7 Ethiopian universities (Addis Ababa University, Ambo University, Arba Minch University, Bahir Dar University, Hawassa University, Jimma University and Mekelle University). The project is coordinated by Jimma University and Ghent University, is financially supported by VLIR-UOS (www.vliruos.be). 

The overall vision of Ethiopian SuperStars project is strengthening the advisory and coaching skills of academic staff at Ethiopian higher education institutions. To realize this, Ethiopian

SuperStars works towards the following four milestones:

• Milestone 1: Train academic staff on PhD supervision
• Milestone 2: Customize the training to an Ethiopian context
• Milestone 3: Facilitate integration of training in Ethiopian universities

As part of milestone 1, we are offering PhD supervision training to the academic staff of the participating universities. Eight days training will be provided by Ethiopian trainers that have been certified by Impetus Academy ( www.impetus.academy ).

Outline of the PhD supervision training

The 8-days training consists of a blended learning trajectory of

·         Formal face-to-face learning activities in group (e.g., demonstration, role play)

·         Reflection exercises

·         Individual assignments

·         There will be two groups for the training, each consisting of 12 participants which will be initiated from November 24, 2026.

Participation in the training program is open to those who apply and meet the following criteria/commitments:

·         PhD–holding staff member of Arba Minch University

·         Motivated to improve their PhD supervision skills;

·         Commitment to complete the training. No certificate will be awarded for partial completion of the training.

·         Actively supervising PhD students or have experience supervising PhD students.

·         For female applicants: actively supervising MSc students or have experience supervising MSc students.

Selection procedure

• Participants are requested to complete application form, which will be evaluated by the post-graduate directors.
• We aim to ensure that women make up 40% of participants (approximately 4–5 women per training session). However, in cases of female participant absences, male participants may be selected to fill the vacant slots

The return on investment

·         Certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the training.

·         Training materials

·         Social learning: exchange of experiences with a network of other trainees;

·         Personal growth: acquisition of new coaching/supervisory skills

·         Added value to the university: contribution to professional development of PhD supervisors as a function of better-quality PhD supervision.

Application Process

·        Complete the  Application form found in the notice’s attachment

·        Application should be submitted by https://forms.gle/b7ZtD51UhBY5dyvu7

Deadline

·        Deadline for soumission : November 10, 2026.

For more details contact :

·        Asrat Guja (PhD): 0911071200

·        Alemayhu Worku (PhD):0913211997

·        Desta Dereje (PhD): 0910982743

School of Graduate Studies

The application form must be filled out completely and accurately, using Arial with font size 11pt.

1. General information

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