GradGuide
Digital research support to help you plan, reflect and keep moving between sessions.
GradGuide is designed to support postgraduate researchers between consultations and supervision meetings. It helps you clarify what to do next, break research work into manageable steps and maintain momentum when you are working independently.
Is GradGuide right for you?
You know what you need to do, but struggle to start
Turn large or unclear research tasks into smaller, more manageable actions.
You lose momentum between sessions
Use structured prompts and planning tools to keep moving when you are working independently.
You feel overwhelmed by competing research tasks
Sort priorities and focus on what matters most right now.
You want support without becoming dependent on support
Use guided tools that strengthen your ability to plan, reflect and make research decisions yourself.
What GradGuide helps you do
Clarify your next step
Identify what is blocking progress and what you need to focus on next.
Plan realistic research actions
Break larger milestones into manageable tasks that fit your available time and energy.
Reflect and adjust
Use structured prompts to review progress, respond to feedback and decide what needs attention next.
Tools inside GradGuide
Proposal Canvas
organise the core elements of your research proposal.
Energy-Sorted Writing Menu
choose productive tasks based on the energy you actually have.
Yearly Milestone Map
turn long-term research goals into visible milestones.
Supervisor Feedback Integrator
organise feedback and convert it into clear actions.
Stuckness Self-Check
identify what is blocking progress and what kind of support may help.
7-Day Sprint Commitment
set a realistic short-term research goal and maintain momentum.
Imposter Syndrome Reality Check
use structured reflection when self-doubt begins to interfere with progress.
Literature Analyzer
support structured engagement with research literature.
How GradGuide fits with Research4You support
Digital support between human support
GradGuide is not intended to replace supervision, academic consultation or researcher judgement. It complements these forms of support by giving you practical tools to use while you are working independently.
GradGuide can help you:
organise research tasks;
reflect on progress;
plan realistic next steps;
structure feedback;
identify areas where support may be needed;
maintain momentum.
GradGuide does not:
conduct your research for you;
replace your supervisor;
make academic decisions on your behalf;
write a thesis or dissertation for you;
guarantee academic outcomes.