PhD in Human Resources

Talk one-to-one with a Human Resources PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.

About ScholarsColab: ScholarsColab is a research mentorship platform by Vidhilekha Soft Solutions Pvt Ltd, recognised as a startup by DPIIT, Government of India.

A PhD in Human Resources is a research doctorate in which you produce original work under expert supervision. Whether you are deciding if it is right for you, comparing options, or already part-way through, many questions are easier to answer with someone who has done it. On ScholarsColab you can book a one-to-one online session with a Human Resources PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.

Human Resources PhD Mentors

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Dr Haruna Tanimu Mohammed

🏢 The Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State
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Human Resources and Entrepreneurship
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Dr Bhadrappa Haralayya

🏢 Professor and HOD, Department of MBA, Lingaraj Appa Engineering College Bidar, Karnataka, India
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Management, Finance, Banking, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Human Resources
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Who Are the Human Resources Mentors?

Every mentor on ScholarsColab already holds a PhD and works at a university or college, so they have been through admission, research, publishing and the PhD journey themselves, and now guide students through it. You can check each mentor's publications and where they were published on their individual profile on ScholarsColab before you book.

  • PhD-qualifiedEvery mentor has completed a doctorate.
  • University and college facultyThey teach, supervise and research at universities and colleges.
  • Proven publication recordTheir published work is listed on their profile, so you can judge its quality yourself.

Research Areas of Our Human Resources Mentors

2 of our Human Resources mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 126 papers between 2007 and 2026, cited 3,538 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Bida Metropolis, Pvt Ltd Bidar and Efficiency of Banks.

2mentors with publication data
126publications
3,538citations
2026latest paper

Recurring research themes

  • Bida Metropolis3 papers
  • Pvt Ltd Bidar3 papers
  • Efficiency of Banks4 papers
  • Consumer Buying Behaviour3 papers
  • Sales Promotion3 papers
  • Productive Efficiency5 papers

Recent publications by our Human Resources mentors

  • Venture CreationLecture Notes GST · 2026 · Dr Haruna Tanimu Mohammed
  • Corporate Governance and AI Ethics: A Strategic Framework for Ethical Decision-Making in BusinessJournal of Information Systems Engineering and Management · 2025 · Dr Bhadrappa Haralayya
  • Digital Leadership in the Era of AI: Transforming Workforce Productivity and InnovationJournal of Information Systems Engineering and Management · 2025 · Dr Bhadrappa Haralayya
  • Mentorship and SMEs Growth in Bida Local Government Area, Niger State, NigeriaInternational Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Social Sciences · 2025 · Dr Haruna Tanimu Mohammed
  • IMPACT OF FIELD TRIPS ON TECHNICAL, SOFT, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS ACQUISITION AMONG POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS IN THE NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIAGusau Journal of Entrepreneurship Development · 2025 · Dr Haruna Tanimu Mohammed
  • Material Culture and Entrepreneurship Development: A Study of the Contribution of Material Culture to the Growth of Entrepreneurship in Bida, Niger State, NigeriaElectronic Journal of Business and Management · 2025 · Dr Haruna Tanimu Mohammed
  • Artificial intelligence challenges and role for sustainable education in india: Problems and prospectsSandeep Lopez, Vani Sarada, RVS Praveen, Anita Pandey, Monalisa Khuntia … · 2024 · Dr Bhadrappa Haralayya
  • A Study Analyzing the Major Determinants of Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) Tools in Delivering Better Healthcare Services Using Regression AnalysisAdvanced Technologies for Realizing Sustainable Development Goals: · 2024 · Dr Bhadrappa Haralayya

Possible PhD research directions

Based on what our Human Resources mentors have published, a PhD in Human Resources with their guidance could explore:

  • Bida Metropolis
  • Pvt Ltd Bidar, especially where it meets consumer buying behaviour
  • Efficiency of Banks, especially where it meets productive efficiency
  • Consumer Buying Behaviour

These directions are drawn from published work and are a starting point, not fixed topics. Discuss which fits your interests in a first meeting with a mentor. Source: mentors' Google Scholar profiles on ScholarsColab, updated October 2026.

What You Can Discuss With a Human Resources PhD Mentor

  • Whether a PhD in Human Resources fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
  • Funding options: scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
  • Choosing a research topic and writing your research proposal
  • Approaching supervisors and preparing for PhD interviews
  • Managing the PhD journey: milestones, publications and staying on track
  • Careers after a PhD in Human Resources: academia, industry and research roles

How Mentoring Works

Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.

  1. Step 1

    Choose a mentor

    Browse Human Resources PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.

  2. Step 2

    Book a time

    Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.

  3. Step 3

    Start with a short call

    A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.

  4. Step 4

    Book a longer session

    Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.

Talk to a Human Resources PhD Mentor

Choose a mentor, book a time that suits you, and get clear answers in a one-to-one online session.

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Use this short first call to explain your questions and see whether the mentor is the right fit. If it helps, you can then book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the Human Resources PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?

Every Human Resources mentor holds a PhD and works at a university or college, with a track record of published research. You can check each mentor's publications, and where they were published, on their profile on ScholarsColab before you book.

What can I discuss with a Human Resources PhD mentor?

Anything about your PhD journey: whether to do a PhD, choosing programs and supervisors, funding, your research proposal, applications and interviews, managing your research, and careers after the PhD.

Is a doctorate in Human Resources the same as a PhD?

A PhD is a research doctorate. Some fields also offer professional doctorates that focus on applying research in practice. Both lead to the title Doctor; which suits you depends on your career goals. A Human Resources mentor can explain the difference for your situation.

How much does a meeting cost?

You start with an initial 10-minute meeting for ₹299 (INR). It lets you explain your questions and decide whether the mentor is right for you. If it is, you can book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.