Doctoral and Postdoctoral Programmes

Shoolini University has adopted a research-driven model for excellence in academics. Under the Doctoral Programmes and Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, the university offers outstanding opportunities for cutting-edge research in areas of basic and applied sciences; environmental, physical, and chemical sciences; engineering; management; social and legal sciences; behavioural sciences, etc.

Direct Undergraduate to PhD Programme

Shoolini University has taken the lead in implementing courses at the undergraduate and PhD levels. Students with a BTech degree any other four-year undergraduate degree can now pursue a PhD at Shoolini University. Students get outstanding opportunities for cutting-edge research in areas of environmental, physical, and chemical sciences; engineering; management; social and legal sciences; psychology, literature, history, political sciences and more.

Doctoral Studies at Shoolini

The PhD programmes at Shoolini University are central to our research model, providing rigorous training for a bright academic career and producing future leaders in research and education. To maintain high standards of research, one of the examiners for the doctoral thesis will be from outside India. A provision is also in place for the appointment of an external guide for doctoral students from outside the country to match international standards of research. For quality research, however, PhD guides at the level of Assistant Professors will be associated with external mentors, a step forward towards achieving faculty excellence.

Postdoctoral Fellowship at Shoolini

Under the Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, Shoolini University provides its post-doc fellows an opportunity to develop their independent research programme that is flexible enough to permit individual creativity and resourceful enough for meaningful discoveries. The post-doc fellows will have to select a thesis and their mentors who can guide and enrich their experience. The fellows are required to build expertise in writing original papers, publish in leading journals, and present in scientific meetings/conferences.

Selection Process & Stipend

The Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme at Shoolini University provides a competitive stipend of up to Rs 50,000 per month, based on credentials and performance. Interested candidates with a PhD degree can apply through Shoolini’s online admissions process at any time of the year. Applicants with prior postdoctoral experience will be preferred. 

Note: Applicants must provide a Concept Note of their research activities and goals. They need to submit how these activities will help meet their career goals while also benefiting the society/community, and the university. 

Selection will be done by a competent committee at Shoolini University. Selected candidates have to only pay a one-time refundable registration fee of Rs 20,000/-.

Why Enroll for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Programmes at Shoolini?

With 500+ patents, Shoolini University is one of the top patent filers in the country. Expert faculty from leading global and Indian universities, such as Oxford, Berkeley, UPenn, Columbia, IITs and IIMs encourage and motivate students to pursue individual research work of the highest value, making significant contributions to the society. Our scholars conduct pioneering research activities under the supervision of our illustrious faculty.

At Shoolini, we emphasise on complex problem-solving and critical thinking, the top two skills employers want in the modern work environment. Our inspired scholars learn to identify problems, study their causes, and develop workable solutions, traits most treasured by top companies.

Career Paths

The doctoral degree from Shoolini University gives our brilliant and creative scholars the power to carve their own career paths while pursuing their interests. It brings alive careers across streams. Apart from the traditional and prestigious career in the academia, various avenues are open across the horizon. 

• Consultants to policy makers and politicians
• Business consultants in top Industries
• Become an entrepreneur
• Work with government to make informed choices
• Communication and journalism

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