Supervision Support
A confidential support service for students and supervisors
Supervision Support is an informal, confidential institutional support mechanism at NOVA School of Law. It is designed to help students and supervisors address any difficulties that may arise during the non-teaching phase of Master’s and PhD programmes.
The service aims to facilitate dialogue, clarify expectations, and promote healthy and effective academic supervisory relationships.
When should you seek support?
You may wish to contact Supervision Support in situations involving difficulties related to:
- Choosing a supervisor;
- Prolonged lack of response or supervision;
- Communication or the relationship between student and supervisor;
- Differing expectations regarding the supervision process;
- Personal difficulties affecting academic progress.
Either the student or the supervisor may initiate a request for support.
How does it work?
The process is confidential, straightforward and flexible.
Following initial contact, the situation is assessed, and the most appropriate form of intervention is determined. This may involve individual conversations, a joint meeting, or other methods of facilitating communication.
Please note that Guidance Support does not assess the scientific content of dissertations or theses, nor does it replace the role of the supervisor.
It is also not intended to address disciplinary matters or cases of harassment.
Need Supervision Support?
Contact apoio.orientacao@novalaw.unl.pt