Research process

IBR offers research focused resources for the Kairos PhD journey. Resources and support are provided in these areas:

  • 1. Programme entry
  • 2. Creating a research proposal based on researchers’ own innovative ideas
  • 3. Conducting research to create a full-length disseminable dissertation or, with approval, a related artifact that accomplishes the same learning objectives

 

 

Step 1: Programme entry

  • Candidates meet all admission requirements stipulated by Kairos University for the Kairos PhD.
  • Typically, candidates participating in IBRs immersion experiences have three years working experience after having received a master’s degree
  • In Kairos University’s “Programme Entry Phase” candidates identify a potential research problem, which seems feasible and viable to research

 

 

Step 2: Creating a Research Proposal

In Kairos University’s “Core Learning Phase”, the mentor team listens objectively to doctoral researchers first and assist them in shaping innovative ideas. The core learning phase consists of self-paced learning that provides common foundational content. Researchers can begin when they are ready and finish as they complete the learning activities. IBR provides resources and support to help researchers adapt the development of a research proposal as they work through the core learning phase. Activities include experimental learning, readings and responses to literature, dialogue with fellow researchers and faculty, and synchronous online presentations.

At the end of step 2, researchers are well prepared to meet and work with their appointed research mentors at Kairos University.

 

 

Step 3: Creating a full-length disseminable dissertation

In Kairos University’s “Specialised Inquiry Phase” and “Generative Learning and Research Phase”, doctoral researchers agree on a workplan and contract frequencies to create a full-length disseminable dissertation or, with approval, a related artifact that accomplishes the same learning objectives.

Researchers will be engaged either individually, or with a group of fellow students, in specialised inquiry within their chosen discipline. Specialised inquiry is done at their own pace and under the direct supervision of the mentor team.

The mentor team regularly offers quality feedback and supports researchers. In this process, it is important that the researchers take the initiative. It is their project, and it starts with them. If things are not going well, researchers contact their personal mentors without delay.