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Ph.D. completion depends on reciprocal mix of candidate, supervision and institution, review finds

Low Ph.D. completion rates remain a challenge in higher education, reflecting a complex interplay of individual, supervisory and institutional factors. Despite extensive research, few reviews have investigated the factors related to Ph.D. completion, with most focusing on isolated aspects, such as s...

Ph.D. completion depends on reciprocal mix of candidate, supervision and institution, review finds
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Low Ph.D. completion rates remain a challenge in higher education, reflecting a complex interplay of individual, supervisory and institutional factors. Despite extensive research, few reviews have investigated the factors related to Ph.D. completion, with most focusing on isolated aspects, such as supervision or mental health.

Originally published at Phys.org

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