The relationship between doctoral candidates and supervisors is special in several ways. For many doctoral candidates, their supervisor isn’t merely an employer, but also plays a significant role in introducing them to the scientific and academic world. Due to this important relationship, choosing a supervisor for your doctoral research should be a conscious decision. In this workshop, we will discuss various questions relating to supervision, such as: What are the factors to take into account when considering a scientifically well-respected supervisor? What is the difference between supervision at large chairs and small chairs? How is the supervision agreement implemented into your daily research life? After a short presentation, the workshop will be driven by questions from the participants. Representatives from the TUM Graduate Council will share their experiences and provide first-hand insight into the daily interaction between doctoral candidates and supervisors.