PhD in Political Science
Talk one-to-one with a Political Science PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
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A PhD in Political Science is a research degree 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 Political Science PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Political Science PhD Mentors
Keerthy A M
🏢 Research scholar
Samuel Idowu Idowu
🏢 Caleb University, Imota, Lagos. Nigeria.
Prantik Basak
🏢 Assistant Professor of Political Science and HoD
Bishnu Prasad Mohapatra
🏢 Dr. Viswanath Karad MIT World Peace University Pune India
Dr. Nivin Abdelmeguid
🏢 Assistant Professor - Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University
Nana Charles Nguindip
🏢 University of Dschang Cameroon, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Department of English LawWho Are the Political Science 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 Political Science Mentors
3 of our Political Science mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 63 papers between 2012 and 2026, cited 105 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Devolution of Funds, Marginalized Voices Entangled and Foreign Policy.
Recurring research themes
- Devolution of Funds4 papers
- Marginalized Voices Entangled2 papers
- Foreign Policy2 papers
Recent publications by our Political Science mentors
- 4 Marginalized Voices, Entangled
- Marginalized Voices, Entangled Identities: Reimagining Power and Resistance among Dalit and Black Women
- Empowering Local Government: Role of Union Finance Commissions
- Unveiling the efficacy of the Kanyashree Prakalpa; A critical analysis of West Bengal’s initiative to enhance women’s education and diminish dropout rates
- 10 Political Inclusion of the Marginalised Communities in Panchayats in India
- Do Local Democratic Institutions Promote Citizens’ Participation?-A Case Study of Gram Sabhas in Odisha
- October 7 Attacks: Impact and Implications f or US Foreign Policy
- Institutionalisation of Electoral Authoritarianism: A Study of The Syria’s Assad Regime
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Political Science mentors have published, a PhD in Political Science with their guidance could explore:
- Devolution of Funds
- Marginalized Voices Entangled
- Foreign Policy
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 Political Science PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Political Science fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
- Shortlisting Political Science PhD programs
- 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 Political Science: academia, industry and research roles
How Mentoring Works
Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.
- Step 1
Choose a mentor
Browse Political Science PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.
- Step 2
Book a time
Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.
- Step 3
Start with a short call
A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.
- Step 4
Book a longer session
Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.
Talk to a Political Science 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 Political Science PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Political Science 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 Political Science 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.
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.