Publication Management to Fulfill PhD Graduation Requirements

Align your publication plan with your program and career goals.

1. Understand Your Program’s Requirements

Some programs require a set number of published or accepted articles, others accept manuscripts “under review”. Clarify these rules in writing early in your PhD.

2. Design a Publication Roadmap

List the potential papers you can extract from your thesis.
Map each paper to a suitable journal or conference.
Set realistic timelines for drafting, submission, and revision.

3. Coordinate with Your Supervisor & Co‑Authors

Agree on authorship order, contributions, and target venues. Document these agreements in email to avoid later misunderstandings.

4. Track Submissions & Reviews

Use a simple spreadsheet or project tool to track where each manuscript is submitted, important dates, and editorial decisions. This overview helps you react quickly to reviewer requests and avoid duplication.

5. Maintain Ethics in Publication

Avoid submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.
Do not “salami slice” data into unnecessary micro‑papers.
Be transparent about funding, conflicts of interest, and contributions.