PhD in Virology

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

Virology PhD Mentors

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CATITA SARPE

🏢 Research Institut Fruit Growing Pitesti, Romania
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Virology -tissue culture
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Kaushik Bharati

🏢 UNESCO
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Infectious diseases, Tropical diseases, Virology
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Bernard Onoja

🏢 American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, African Virologists Network
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Virology, Epidemiology, Veterinary Medicine
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Bechan Sharma

🏢 Professor of Biochemistry and Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Allahabad
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Molecular Virology (HIV and SARS CoV 2), Biochemical Toxicology, Molecular Parasitology, Enzyme technology, Free Radical Biology, Stress biology, Plant based drug design
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Who Are the Virology 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 Virology Mentors

3 of our Virology mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 252 papers between 1998 and 2025, cited 11,441 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Chikungunya Virus, Current Status and Public Health.

3mentors with publication data
252publications
11,441citations
2025latest paper

Recurring research themes

  • Chikungunya Virus4 papers · 2 mentors
  • Current Status5 papers · 2 mentors
  • Public Health4 papers · 2 mentors
  • Future Prospects4 papers · 2 mentors
  • Hepatitis E Virus2 papers · 2 mentors
  • Virus DNA Vaccine3 papers

Recent publications by our Virology mentors

  • Global genomic surveillance of monkeypox virusNature medicine · 2025 · Bernard Onoja
  • Epidemiology, molecular diversity and zoonotic implications of Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto (G1) in cattle across Nigeria: Evidence of broader transmission dynamicsActa Tropica · 2025 · Bernard Onoja
  • Identifying genomic surveillance gaps in Africa for the global public health response to West Nile virus: a systematic reviewThe Lancet Microbe · 2025 · Bernard Onoja
  • The recent crisis in WHO: What are the implications for global health policy?Indian Journal of Physiology and Allied Sciences · 2025 · Kaushik Bharati
  • Yemen Journal of Medicine2025 · Kaushik Bharati
  • An Overview of CRISPR-Cas9 TechnologyIndian Journal of Genetics and Molecular Research · 2025 · Kaushik Bharati
  • Green synthesis of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles: an emerging material for environmental and biomedical applicationsJournal of Nanomaterials · 2023 · Bechan Sharma
  • Highly sensitive bimetallic-metal nitride SPR biosensor for urine glucose detectionIEEE Transactions on NanoBioscience · 2023 · Bechan Sharma

Possible PhD research directions

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

  • Chikungunya Virus
  • Current Status, especially where it meets future prospects
  • Public Health
  • Future Prospects

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 Virology PhD Mentor

  • Whether a PhD in Virology 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 Virology: 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 Virology 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 Virology 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 Virology PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?

Every Virology 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 Virology 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.