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This article aims to address the particular situation of doctoral studies through three main themes with salient issues. First, the elements associated with the relational issues of being a PhD student and a lack of clear framing of the activity are presented. A second part addresses the issue of sexism and homophobia at university, which can be experienced by PhD students. A third part addresses the poor mental health of PhD students, including the determining factors and the potential repercussions of this situation. The article concludes this approach by proposing a few avenues to explore, develop, and put in place to improve the experience of doing a PhD and offer research training that is as inclusive and fair as possible, promoting the well-being and career development of doctoral students.