research supervisors

[/rɪˈsɜːrtʃ səˈpɜːrvaɪzərz/]
nounpl: research supervisors
orientadores de pesquisa
1. Academic professionals who guide and oversee the research work of students or junior researchers, typically at university level
The research supervisors reviewed the methodology of their doctoral candidates.
Os orientadores de pesquisa analisaram a metodologia de seus doutorandos.
2. Faculty members responsible for directing thesis or dissertation projects and ensuring research quality and progress
My research supervisors met with me weekly to discuss my findings.
Meus orientadores de pesquisa se reuniram comigo semanalmente para discutir meus resultados.
In Brazilian universities, the relationship between research supervisors and their students is typically more formal than in some Anglo-Saxon contexts. Research supervisors (orientadores) hold significant academic authority and are responsible not only for project direction but also for evaluating student progress and defending the quality of research. In Portugal, the term 'investigação' is preferred over 'pesquisa' when referring to research contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
thesis advisorsacademic advisorsresearch advisorsmentorsproject supervisors
Antonyms / Antônimos
research studentsjunior researchersresearch assistants

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
orientadores de pesquisa
Most common formal term in Brazilian academic institutions
São Paulo
orientadores de pesquisa / supervisores de pesquisa
Both terms are widely used in São Paulo's universities
Rio de Janeiro
orientadores de pesquisa
Preferred term in UFRJ and PUC-Rio
Portugal
orientadores de investigação / supervisores de investigação
Portuguese institutions often use 'investigação' instead of 'pesquisa'

Related Words

dissertationthesismentorshipacademic guidanceresearch methodologyinstitutional review board

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the supervision of research supervisors
research supervisors guide students through their academic journey
serve as research supervisors
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