Your Doctoral Research Support Pathway
Structured doctoral support designed to help you progress through your PhD with expert guidance, tangible research outputs and accountability. Begin with a one-to-one consultation with Prof. Theodore Petrus.
Independent supplementary support. Theodore Petrus Academy provides professional academic research support that complements your university supervision. Prof. Theodore Petrus does not replace the role of your supervisor or institution.
Doctoral Clarity Consultation
A private 20-minute one-to-one consultation with Prof. Theodore Petrus to assess your doctoral stage and determine the most appropriate next step.
- Private one-to-one consultation with Prof. Theodore Petrus
- Assessment of your current doctoral stage
- Identification of the immediate research obstacle
- One named research resource matched to your stage (e.g. Thematic & Conceptual Alignment Report, Disclosure-Ready AI Use Statement)
- Recommendation on appropriate ongoing doctoral support
Start here before applying for ongoing doctoral support.
PhD Momentum Builder
Ongoing monthly doctoral support to keep your PhD on track. Includes a tangible research resource every month, the 48-hour response guarantee and a standing invitation to the PhD Leadership Breakfast Series.
- One named tangible research resource every month
- 48-Hour Response Guarantee — keep moving while waiting for supervisor feedback
- Standing invitation to the PhD Leadership Breakfast Series
- Research direction and methodology guidance
- Chapter structure feedback
- Progress tracking and milestone support
Available following your Doctoral Clarity Consultation.
PhD Completion Retainer
R12,999 if paid upfront
Structured doctoral completion support. Includes everything in PhD Momentum Builder plus tangible professional research outputs designed to support your final submission.
- Everything in PhD Momentum Builder
- Supervisor Briefing Note
- 12-Week Completion Risk Calendar
- Viva/Panel Defence Rehearsal Record
- Signed Research Integrity Statement
- One TPF Career-Positioning Session
Best suited to doctoral candidates working toward structured completion.
48-Hour Response Guarantee
Don't let unanswered questions stall your research. Momentum and Completion Retainer members receive an academic support response within 48 hours so that you can keep moving while waiting for formal supervisor feedback.
This service supplements — not replaces — your university supervision.
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