PhD in Finance
Talk one-to-one with a Finance PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
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A PhD in Finance is a research doctorate 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 Finance PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Finance PhD Mentors
Kunal Lodhi
🏢 PhD Research Scholar
Waheed Oladipo MAJEKODUNMI
🏢 Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria
Ashutosh Singh
🏢 Galgotias University
Dr. Seema Thakur
🏢 Galgotias university
Mykhailo Prazian
🏢 Mykolas Romeris University
Rishabh Jain
🏢 Chartered Accountant
Rupali
🏢 Uok
Dr. Anjali Gupta
🏢 Advance Financial Accounting | Commerce
Dr. Kokila
🏢 Galgotias UniversityShowing 9 of 21 experts
Browse All Finance Experts →Who Are the Finance 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 Finance Mentors
16 of our Finance mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 494 papers between 1999 and 2026, cited 6,640 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Stock Market, Corporate Governance and Factors Affecting.
Recurring research themes
- Stock Market16 papers · 8 mentors
- Corporate Governance16 papers · 6 mentors
- Factors Affecting9 papers · 7 mentors
- Investment Decisions6 papers · 4 mentors
- Foreign Direct Investment5 papers · 3 mentors
- Artificial Intelligence8 papers · 5 mentors
Recent publications by our Finance mentors
- Economies in transition: carbon emissions and renewable energy in G7 and BRICS
- Navigating Global Crises: Performance of Sukuk and Green Bond Indices Under Market Shocks
- Psycho-oncology: Bridging mental health and cancer care in modern medicine
- FDI, Governance and Economic Performance in Nigeria's Oil and Gas Industry
- On Trust-At-Scale, Game Theory And The Inefficiencies Of PoS, PoR, RPCA And PoW
- Construing the relationship between entrepreneurial adversity and mental well-being of small business owners during COVID-19 outbreak: The mediating role of entrepreneurial …
- How does perceived security influence mobile wallet users' behavior? A SEM investigation
- On Global Governance, Financial/Economic Interests And “Legal Security” In Blockchain Cybersecurity Under Regret, WTAL And MN-TU Regimes
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Finance mentors have published, a PhD in Finance with their guidance could explore:
- Stock Market, especially where it meets artificial intelligence
- Corporate Governance
- Factors Affecting, especially where it meets investment decisions
- Investment Decisions
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 Finance PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Finance fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
- Shortlisting Finance PhD programs
- Online and part-time Finance doctorate options, and what to check before enrolling
- 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 Finance: academia, industry and research roles
Finance Specialisations
Popular specialisations within Finance. 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 Finance 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 Finance 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 Finance PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Finance 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 Finance 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.
Can I do a PhD in Finance online?
Some universities offer online or part-time doctorates in Finance. Quality and recognition vary by country and institution, so check accreditation and how employers or regulators in your country treat the degree. A mentor can help you compare options before you enrol.
Is a doctorate in Finance the same as a PhD?
A PhD is a research doctorate. Some fields also offer professional doctorates that focus on applying research in practice. Both lead to the title Doctor; which suits you depends on your career goals. A Finance mentor can explain the difference for your situation.
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.