PhD & Academic Mentorship

Navigating the transition from a broad research interest to a funded PhD or a prestigious fellowship is often the hardest part of an academic journey. Whether you are struggling to narrow down a topic or your proposal keeps getting rejected, this session is designed to provide the clarity and academic rigor needed to stand out.

As an ICSSR Doctoral Fellow and a NASC Fellow with a PhD in International Studies, I provide actionable feedback based on the exact standards used by top-tier funding bodies and selection committees. Topic Narrowing & Selection: We will refine your research interest into a viable, "researchable" problem, specifically focusing on South Asian geopolitics, security, or political theory

The Fundable Proposal: I will review your draft proposal for clarity, methodology, and theoretical framework—ensuring it meets the rigorous standards of fellowships like the ICSSR.

Fellowship Application Strategy: Step-by-step guidance on how to navigate the application process for the NASC (Takshashila Institution) and other social science grants.

Literature Review & Gap Analysis: Identifying exactly where your research fits into the existing body of work to prove its original contribution.

Publication Roadmap: How to structure your early research to be Scopus-ready from the start.

Why book me?

I don't just teach theory; I have lived the process. From being an MA Gold Medallist to successfully securing multiple fellowships and publishing in Scopus-indexed journals, I know exactly what evaluators are looking for in a candidate.