Confrontation with dubious research practices makes PhD students drop out faster

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PhD students who more often have to deal with dubious research practices and inadequate supervision are more likely to leave the academy, according to research by Eindhoven University of Technology among nearly four hundred PhD students. Supervisors appear to have a great deal of influence on the research climate experienced by PhD students. "PhD students who more often experience unethical supervision are more likely to consider leaving the academy," the researchers said.