PhD in Leadership
Talk one-to-one with a Leadership PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
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A PhD in Leadership 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 Leadership PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Leadership PhD Mentors
Bijay Kumar Sahoo
🏢 AFHEA
Dr Satish Chand
🏢 Fiji National University
Satish Chand
🏢 Fiji National University
Dr Prof Rachel Ooi
🏢 Founder of Antioch Streams; Nanyang Business School NTU Singapore; Singapore Management University (ExD)
Chris GILBERT
🏢 William VS Tubman University
Dr. Khalid Rasheed Memon
🏢 King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia
Samuel Agoha
🏢 Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Dr. Rachel Ooi
🏢 Graduate ExD: Nanyang Technology University, Singapore Management University
Dr. Diwakar Chaudhary, PhD, Post Doc
🏢 GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaShowing 9 of 10 experts
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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 Leadership Mentors
10 of our Leadership mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 278 papers between 2008 and 2026, cited 3,607 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Global Scientific, Leadership Styles and Global South.
Recurring research themes
- Global Scientific4 papers · 2 mentors
- Leadership Styles4 papers · 2 mentors
- Global South4 papers · 2 mentors
- Secondary Schools4 papers · 2 mentors
- Corporate Social Responsibility5 papers · 2 mentors
- Artificial Intelligence17 papers · 2 mentors
Recent publications by our Leadership mentors
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- Constructivism in theory and practice: implications for classroom pedagogy
- Examining Organisational Resources and Institutional Pressures on Proactive Environmental Strategy and Eco‐Innovation Practices: Moderating Role of Green Agility
- Agentic AI for Ageing Healthcare Systems in Advanced Economies: A Structured Review of Evidence, Institutional Barriers, and a Sociotechnical Implementation Roadmap
- Teachers’ knowledge and practices in systematic Phonics instruction in Fiji’s lower primary classrooms
- Customer-oriented front-line employees' voice behaviours in the hospitality industry: a comprehensive literature review
- Continuous User Authentication on Mobile Devices
- Building ASEAN’s regenerative economy through strategic capital and innovation ecosystems
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Leadership mentors have published, a PhD in Leadership with their guidance could explore:
- Global Scientific
- Leadership Styles
- Global South, especially where it meets artificial intelligence
- Secondary Schools
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 Leadership PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Leadership fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
- Shortlisting Leadership PhD programs
- Online and part-time Leadership 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 Leadership: academia, industry and research roles
Leadership Specialisations
Popular specialisations within Leadership. 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 Leadership 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 Leadership 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 Leadership PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Leadership 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 Leadership 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 Leadership online?
Some universities offer online or part-time doctorates in Leadership. 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 Leadership 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 Leadership 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.