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Is Your PhD Situation Healthy?

Evaluate your project, advisor, and environment to understand whether you are in a strong, moderate, poor, or difficult PhD situation.

Based on the PhD Diagnostics Test from Thomas R. Coughlin's book, this self-assessment helps you objectively diagnose your PhD across three key areas: your project, your advisor, and your lab environment. Answer 18 questions and get personalized feedback grounded in real PhD research and interviews with dozens of doctoral graduates.

5 minutes18 questions3 scored sections