PhD in Biology

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

Biology PhD Mentors

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Ny Anjara Fifi Ravelomanantsoa

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Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Biology
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Momen Jomaa

🏢 Department of Food Processing Technology, Faculty of Organic Agriculture, Heliopolis University/ Department of Health Science , University of the People, Pasadena, California, USA
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Food Technology, Food Engineering, Clinical Nutrition, public health, Medicine, Microbiology, Fermentation Technology, infection Diseases, Food Science, Health Sciences
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Manjusha Amey

🏢 Post graduate
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Marine Pollution, Microplastics, Molecular biology
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Devika S

🏢 Science communicator and educator
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Bioinformatics, Machine learning, Microbiology
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SUNIDHI BHATT

🏢 Central University of Himachal Pradesh
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Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Proteomics, Microplastic, Antimicrobial Resistance, Bioremediation
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Saravanakumar

🏢 Senior research fellow
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Molecular biology and biochemistry
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Abhineet Mehrotra

🏢 Doctor
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Medical microbiology
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Amrita Arpita Padhy

🏢 University of Hyderabad
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Cell and Molecular Biology, Protein biology, Ubiquitin proteasome system, Deubiquitinases, Saccharomyces cerevisiae
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Dr. Mishi Wasson

🏢 Delhi University
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Cancer Biology

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Who Are the Biology 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 Biology Mentors

20 of our Biology mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 825 papers between 1984 and 2026, cited 27,722 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Medicinal Plants, Silver Nanoparticles and Polymerase Chain Reaction.

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825publications
27,722citations
2026latest paper

Recurring research themes

  • Medicinal Plants10 papers · 4 mentors
  • Silver Nanoparticles8 papers · 3 mentors
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction7 papers · 3 mentors
  • Breast Cancer12 papers · 4 mentors
  • Cancer Therapy5 papers · 4 mentors
  • Molecular Docking5 papers · 3 mentors

Recent publications by our Biology mentors

  • Draft genome sequence of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhimurium SBI_BS16_ABA_BD isolated from broiler chicken in Dhaka, BangladeshMicrobiology Resource Announcements · 2026 · Dr. Md. Fakruddin
  • Draft genome sequence of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhimurium SBI_US10_MRI_BD isolated from broiler chicken in BangladeshMicrobiology Resource Announcements, e01203-25 · 2026 · Dr. Md. Fakruddin
  • Immediate loading full-mouth rehabilitation using zygomatic and nasalis implants with conventional mandibular implants: A case reportWorld Journal of Clinical Cases · 2026 · Dr. Shubham Kumar Srivastava
  • A Decision Tree Cost Analysis of Intracranial Bleed Detection Using a Near-Infrared Device Across Various Healthcare LevelsJournal of Market Access & Health Policy · 2026 · Amit Kumar MITTAL
  • Drones in the Outreach and Accessibility of Healthcare in Remote Areas of Rajasthan, IndiaThe Open Public Health Journal · 2026 · Amit Kumar MITTAL
  • Quality control and standardization of herbal medicinesCutting-Edge Technology for Plant Metabolite Profiling in Drug Discovery and … · 2026 · Akhileshwar Srivastava
  • Exosomes as cellular couriers: the mechanisms of intercellular messagingUnlocking the Secrets of Extracellular Vesicles and Exosomes · 2026 · Akhileshwar Srivastava
  • Residue-specific dominant-negative mutant of ubiquitin reveals functional selectivity as Ubp14 deubiquitinase inhibitorbioRxiv · 2026 · Amrita Arpita Padhy

Possible PhD research directions

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

  • Medicinal Plants
  • Silver Nanoparticles
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Breast Cancer

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 Biology PhD Mentor

  • Whether a PhD in Biology fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
  • Shortlisting Biology PhD programs and judging which ones are the best fit for you
  • 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 Biology: academia, industry and research roles

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How Mentoring Works

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

  1. Step 1

    Choose a mentor

    Browse Biology 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 Biology 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 Biology PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?

Every Biology 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 Biology 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.