doctoral advisors

[/ˈdɑːktərəl ədˈvaɪzərz/]
nounpl: doctoral advisors
orientadores de doutorado
1. Faculty members who supervise and guide doctoral students through their dissertation research and academic development
The doctoral advisors met with their students to discuss thesis progress.
Os orientadores de doutorado reuniram-se com seus alunos para discutir o progresso da tese.
2. Senior academics responsible for ensuring doctoral candidates meet degree requirements and produce quality research
Her doctoral advisors provided critical feedback on her research methodology.
Seus orientadores de doutorado forneceram feedback crítico sobre sua metodologia de pesquisa.
In Brazilian universities, the relationship between doctoral advisors and students is typically hierarchical and formal, with advisors playing a crucial mentoring role. In the United States, while guidance is provided, there is often more independence expected from doctoral candidates. The role is particularly important in Brazilian academic culture, where the advisor's reputation significantly influences the student's career prospects.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
doctoral supervisorsthesis advisorsgraduate advisorsdissertation advisorsfaculty mentors

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
orientadores de doutorado
Most common term in Brazilian academic institutions
São Paulo
orientadores de doutorado
Standard usage in major universities like USP and UNICAMP
Portugal
orientadores de doutoramento
Portuguese uses 'doutoramento' instead of 'doutorado'
United States
doctoral advisors/advisers
Both spellings 'advisor' and 'adviser' are acceptable in American English

Related Words

dissertationdoctoral candidategraduate studentthesis committeeacademic mentorshipsupervision

Related Idioms & Phrases

work under the guidance of doctoral advisors
meet with one's doctoral advisors
doctoral advisors' committee
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