PhD in Clinical Research

Talk one-to-one with a Clinical Research 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 Clinical Research 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 Clinical Research PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.

Clinical Research PhD Mentors

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Kaushalendra kumar

🏢 Galgotias University
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Clinical Research, Medicine, Biotechnology
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Shrikanth Muralidharan

🏢 NIN
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Clinical research
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Lokesh Kumar Boopathi

🏢 Doctor of Pharmacy, KMCH
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Pharmacy practice, Clinical research, Pharmaceutical sciences, Regulatory affairs
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Who Are the Clinical Research 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 Clinical Research Mentors

2 of our Clinical Research mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 21 papers between 2017 and 2025, cited 87 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Acute Febrile Illness, Regulatory Affairs and Gut Microbiota.

2mentors with publication data
21publications
87citations
2025latest paper

Recurring research themes

  • Acute Febrile Illness3 papers
  • Regulatory Affairs2 papers
  • Gut Microbiota2 papers
  • Artificial Intelligence2 papers
  • Machine Learning2 papers

Recent publications by our Clinical Research mentors

  • Aetiologies and surveillance of Acute Undifferentiated Febrile illness in Patients: an Experience from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Northern IndiaSpringer Proceedings in Earth and Environmental Sciences · 2025 · Kaushalendra kumar
  • A Brief Comparison Between Psychosocial Intervention and Pharmacotherapy for Patients with Bipolar Disorder and Effect on Their Clinical Outcomes2025 · Kaushalendra kumar
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning: Enhancing the future of regulatory affairsINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL · 2024 · Lokesh Kumar Boopathi
  • Acute Febrile Illness in India: An Epidemiological Retrospective StudyInfectious Disorders - Drug Targets · 2024 · Kaushalendra kumar
  • Advancing Healthcare Through Clinical Trials: A Comprehensive GuideInternational Journal of Emerging Trends in Pharmacy and Medicine · 2024 · Lokesh Kumar Boopathi
  • The Crucial Role of Regulatory Affairs: Navigating Compliance and Innovation in the Pharmaceutical IndustryInternational Journal of Emerging Trends in Pharmacy and Medicine · 2024 · Lokesh Kumar Boopathi
  • Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Pharmaceutical Care: A Systematic ReviewInternational Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2024 · Lokesh Kumar Boopathi
  • A retrospective study: distributions of hematological parameters and co-morbidities with acute febrile illness in IndiaAfrican journal of Biological sciences · 2024 · Kaushalendra kumar

Possible PhD research directions

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

  • Acute Febrile Illness
  • Regulatory Affairs, especially where it meets artificial intelligence
  • Gut Microbiota
  • Artificial Intelligence, especially where it meets machine learning

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 Clinical Research PhD Mentor

  • Whether a PhD in Clinical Research 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 Clinical Research: 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 Clinical Research 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 Clinical Research 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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Initial 10-minute meeting

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 Clinical Research PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?

Every Clinical Research 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 Clinical Research 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.