A systematic description of the most essential aspects of organising the activities of a candidate for an educational and scientific degree on a dissertation project is provided. The variety and methodological uniqueness of pedagogical tools are outlined, the introduction of which will contribute to the successful preparation and public defence of future PhD qualification scientific works. The proposed publication will be useful not only for young scientists, This publication will be useful not only for young scientists, but also for novice scientific supervisors and anyone interested in scientific creativity and concerned with improving research culture.