PhD in Gender Studies
Talk one-to-one with a Gender Studies PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
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A PhD in Gender Studies 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 Gender Studies PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Gender Studies PhD Mentors
Neha Gangwani
🏢 Assistant professor
Dr Papri Mukhopadhyay
🏢 Assistant Professor , English
Prof AdyaPrasadPandey
🏢 Retd from Department of Economics,BHU,Varanasi
Swakshadip Sarkar
🏢 Victoria University of WellingtonWho Are the Gender Studies 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 Gender Studies Mentors
3 of our Gender Studies mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 25 papers between 2020 and 2026, cited 5 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Arundhati Roy, Lgbtqia Community and Swakshadip Sarkar.
Recurring research themes
- Arundhati Roy3 papers
- Lgbtqia Community2 papers
- Swakshadip Sarkar2 papers
Recent publications by our Gender Studies mentors
- Beyond survival: transform religious trauma into personal growth
- Representation of LGBTQIA+ community in selected Bollywood movies Pre and Post decriminalisation of article 377 IPC
- City of men: Masculinities and everyday morality on public transport: by Romit Chowdhury. New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University Press, 2023, 215 pp., ISBN: 9781978829527
- Dual liminality and violation of rights: Transgender asylum seekers and access to institutions, social services and support in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Echoes of Resilience: Trauma and Resistance in the Intersecting Narratives of Mona and Anjum
- “Narratives of Displacement: Analysing the Themes of Identity and Belonging in Contemporary Diasporic Literature with Reference to The Namesake and The Inheritance of Loss.”
- Satyajit Ray's Versatile Creativity in Children's Literature and His Persistent Impact on Young Minds
- Gender Inclusivity of LGBTQIA+ Community in Hinduism
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Gender Studies mentors have published, a PhD in Gender Studies with their guidance could explore:
- Arundhati Roy
- Lgbtqia Community
- Swakshadip Sarkar
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 Gender Studies PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Gender Studies fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
- Finding fully funded Gender Studies PhD positions, scholarships 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 Gender Studies: academia, industry and research roles
How Mentoring Works
Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.
- Step 1
Choose a mentor
Browse Gender Studies 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 Gender Studies 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 Gender Studies PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Gender Studies 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 Gender Studies 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.
Are there fully funded PhDs in Gender Studies?
Many universities fund PhD students through scholarships, studentships or teaching and research assistantships. Availability depends on the country, university and research group, and competition is usually strong, so a well-prepared application matters.
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.