Олійник, Ірина Вікторівна2019-03-142019-03-1420192520-6990http://ir.duan.edu.ua/handle/123456789/1728The analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature concerning the definition of the essence of “motivation” has been carried out in the article. The views of scientists on the formulation of this concept have been studied and analyzed. The role of motivation in the process of professional training of the pedagogue has been determined. The motives have been categorized according to the direction and content. The main conditions that contribute to the formation of positive motivation for students to studying and professional development have been listed.enKey words: motivation, professional motivation, academic teachers, post graduate studies, doctor of philosophy.Article