This course aims to provide you with the essential tools, strategies, and insights common to nearly every PhD journey, regardless of your domain, institution, or topic. By focusing on both mentoring and publications, this course addresses the critical aspects that every research student needs to master. This comprehensive course is designed to equip PhD students and research students with the skills, strategies, and mindset needed to excel in research and academic life.

Whether you're just starting your PhD, struggling with common challenges, or seeking to improve your research productivity, this masterclass is here to guide you.

In this course, we start with the Mentoring Part where you will:

• LEARN how to build a strong, productive relationship with your supervisor.

• DEVELOP healthy PhD habits, including effective time management, work-life balance, and strategic planning.

• DISCOVER the importance of collaboration, networking, and soft skills to advance your research career.

After that, we delve into the Publications Part where you will:

• EXPLORE the different types and categories of research papers.

• UNDERSTAND the general structure of a research paper and how to write each part effectively.

• GAIN insights into conferences, journals, patents, and similar publication types.

• MASTER the skills needed for manuscript writing and preparing a compelling defense presentation.

By the end of this course, you'll feel more confident, prepared, and empowered to navigate the challenges of your PhD journey and achieve academic success.