To support the wellbeing of the online doctoral researchers in their programmes, universities and programme leads can provide…

• Advice about the time needed for a doctorate before applicants enrol.​
• Support with workload planning.​
• Structure and flexibility around deadlines.​
• Named, friendly administrators, not a generic mailbox or ticket system​
• Formal system to raise supervision issues and regular wellbeing check-ins with a third-party.​
• Easily navigable online platforms and tools with support.​
• Synchronous opportunities with plenty of notice that consider time zones and recordings.​
• Study breaks and tailored support on return.​
• Opportunities to connect with peers, including presenting work in progress.​
• Clear description of supervisors’ role and sufficient supervision time.​
• Systems include external supervisors when they are part of a supervision team.​
• Services appropriate for online doctoral researchers, which are better articulated.​
• Supervisor training in supporting wellbeing.​
• Opportunities for feedback (and then act on it).​