PhD in Global Health
Talk one-to-one with a Global Health PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
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A PhD in Global Health 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 Global Health PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Global Health PhD Mentors
Tarek Tawfik Amin
🏢 College of Medicine, Cairo UniversityWho Are the Global Health 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 Global Health Mentors
One of our Global Health mentors has their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab and has published 98 papers between 2006 and 2026, cited 15,844 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Male Primary School, King Faisal University and Primary School Children.
Recurring research themes
- Male Primary School4 papers
- King Faisal University4 papers
- Primary School Children5 papers
- Burden of Disease14 papers
- Psychiatric Disorders3 papers
- Dietary Habits3 papers
Recent publications by our Global Health mentors
- Disease burden attributable to intimate partner violence against females and sexual violence against children in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis …
- Global burden of 292 causes of death in 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
- Burden of 375 diseases and injuries, risk-attributable burden of 88 risk factors, and healthy life expectancy in 204 countries and territories, including 660 subnational …
- The global, regional, and national burden of cancer, 1990–2023, with forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
- Global age-sex-specific all-cause mortality and life expectancy estimates for 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1950–2023: a demographic analysis for …
- Characterising acute and chronic care needs: insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
- Global, Regional, and National Burden of Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: The Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
- Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in …
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Global Health mentors have published, a PhD in Global Health with their guidance could explore:
- Male Primary School, especially where it meets primary school children
- King Faisal University
- Primary School Children, especially where it meets dietary habits
- Burden of Disease
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 Global Health PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Global Health 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 Global Health: 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 Global Health 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 Global Health 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 Global Health PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Global Health 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 Global Health 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.