PhD in Human Rights
Talk one-to-one with a Human Rights PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
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A PhD in Human Rights 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 Human Rights PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Human Rights PhD Mentors
Dr Vikram Karuna
🏢 Gautam Buddha UniversityWho Are the Human Rights 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 Rights Mentors
One of our Human Rights mentors has their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab and has published 10 papers between 2019 and 2025, cited 1 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Freedom of Trade, Supreme Court and Services Tax.
Recurring research themes
- Freedom of Trade2 papers
- Supreme Court2 papers
- Services Tax2 papers
Recent publications by our Human Rights mentors
- Economic Justice and Dr. Ambedkar
- Revisiting Justice: A Call Against the Supreme Court's Judgment on SC/ST Creamy Layer and Subclassification
- Promotion rights: Constitutional equality and human dignity in light of Supreme Court Ruling
- Law Practicum Series
- Decriminalisation of Offences under GST
- The Mediation Bill, 2021
- Freedom of Trade and Commerce in the Constitution of India: An Appraisal
- Goods and Services Tax in India: An Overview
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Human Rights mentors have published, a PhD in Human Rights with their guidance could explore:
- Freedom of Trade, especially where it meets services tax
- Supreme Court
- Services Tax
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 Rights PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Human Rights 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 Rights: 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 Human Rights 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 Human Rights 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 Rights PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Human Rights 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 Rights 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.