1. Reynsla doktorsnema Our reflections Edda Óskarsdóttir EdD student Susan Gollifer EdD student

2. Proposal accepted Initial introduction and induction into the program

3. Supervision Enthusiasm for innovation Openness for experimentation and diverse research methodologies Challenges Supervisor - doctoral student ratio Heavy workload of supervisors Experience of being a supervisor Challenges Supervisor - doctoral student ratio Heavy workload of supervisors Experience of being a supervisor

4. Coursework Development of course options Practical courses relevant to academic skills, research and methodology Guest professors Challenges : Limited options for non-Icelandic speakers Challenges : Limited options for non-Icelandic speakers

5. Seminars Provide opportunity to share and connect Challenges Participation of doctoral students and faculty members Opportunities for analytical feedback is limited Challenges Participation of doctoral students and faculty members Opportunities for analytical feedback is limited

6. Project participation Involvement in research projects Access to international connections Challenges: Limited opportunity for involvement Challenges: Limited opportunity for involvement

7. Financial support Assistant teacher grant Travel grant from the School of Education Erasmus+ Eimskipafélagssjóður Challenges Limited and competitive financial opportunities Combining work and studies Challenges Limited and competitive financial opportunities Combining work and studies

8. Material support Office space Library access and support Computer & IT support Challenges Student vs. staff status Challenges Student vs. staff status

9. Supporting student interests FeDoN Félag doktorsnema á MVS Challenges Lack of interest and commitment or lack of time? Challenges Lack of interest and commitment or lack of time?

10. Interim assessment First time that you get outside evaluation on your text and research process Committee members identified and involved Opportunity to practice presentation skills, justifying your research and responding to questions Takes you to the next level of the research process

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