PhD in Social Science
Talk one-to-one with a Social Science 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 Social 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 Social Science PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Social Science PhD Mentors
Dr J Shanmugapriya
🏢 Associate professor,
Tan Kwan Hong
🏢 Singapore University of Social Sciences
RAJASEKARAN R
🏢 SRM College ofAgricultural Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Bishnu Prasad Mohapatra
🏢 Dr. Viswanath Karad MIT World Peace University Pune India
Arsene Kelly
🏢 University of Dschang
Kalimukwa Likando
🏢 Gurteen Knowledge Management Cafe.
Fayaz Gul Mazloum Yar
🏢 Nangarhar University, Jalal Abad Afghanistan
Sami Ullah
🏢 YesWho Are the Social 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 Social Science Mentors
One of our Social Science mentors has their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab and has published 23 papers between 2016 and 2026, cited 23 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Rural Chc, Existential Relatedness and Erg Needs.
Recurring research themes
- Rural Chc3 papers
- Existential Relatedness3 papers
- Erg Needs4 papers
- Medication Errors3 papers
- Medical Students3 papers
- Smart Pls2 papers
Recent publications by our Social Science mentors
- Financial Literacy Of Doctors – A PRISMA And PAGER Compliant Review
- Medication Errors and WHO Compliance in Obstetrics Gynecology Outpatient Prescriptions: An Audit Based Insight
- Beyond Prevalence: Analyzing The Severity (Nccmerp) And Systemic Causes Of Medication Errors In The Obstetrics Department Of A Tertiary Care Hospital
- A Comprehensive Review of Under Five Malnutrition in India: Pattern, Progress and Challenges (2020-2023)
- Transactional Styles of Medical Students: A Single-centered Descriptive Study
- Unraveling medication errors in Indian scholarly articles (2010–2023): A comprehensive review
- Job satisfaction among nurses in tertiary care teaching hospital
- Exploring Patient Satisfaction with Dietary Services in the Tertiary Hospital: An Analytical Study
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Social Science mentors have published, a PhD in Social Science with their guidance could explore:
- Rural Chc, especially where it meets erg needs
- Existential Relatedness, especially where it meets erg needs
- Erg Needs, especially where it meets medical students
- Medication Errors
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 Social Science PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Social Science 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 Social Science: academia, industry and research roles
Social Science Specialisations
Popular specialisations within Social Science. Select one to search for mentors who work in it.
How Mentoring Works
Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.
- Step 1
Choose a mentor
Browse Social 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 Social 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 Social Science PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Social 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 Social 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.