PhD in Marketing
Talk one-to-one with a Marketing PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
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A PhD in Marketing 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 Marketing PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Marketing PhD Mentors
Kunal Lodhi
🏢 PhD Research Scholar
nasim nosrati
🏢 PhD candidate
Abdullah Sheikh
🏢 Wright State University, USA (MS in Marketing Analytics & Insights)
Williams Opoku-Agyemang
🏢 University of South Africa
Dr. Shahid Amin
🏢 ITM Gwalior
Dr. Senthil Kumar Sivalingam
🏢 Faculty of Management, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India
Dr. Deepan A
🏢 SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Dr. Diwakar Chaudhary, PhD, Post Doc
🏢 GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
Rajeswari
🏢 Academic ResearcherShowing 9 of 17 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 Marketing Mentors
8 of our Marketing mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 284 papers between 1995 and 2025, cited 4,953 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Factors Influencing, Consumer Buying and Digital Marketing.
Recurring research themes
- Factors Influencing12 papers · 5 mentors
- Consumer Buying5 papers · 3 mentors
- Digital Marketing9 papers · 2 mentors
- Job Satisfaction5 papers · 3 mentors
- Buying Behaviour5 papers · 2 mentors
- Special Reference7 papers · 3 mentors
Recent publications by our Marketing mentors
- Corporate Governance and AI Ethics: A Strategic Framework for Ethical Decision-Making in Business
- Digital Leadership in the Era of AI: Transforming Workforce Productivity and Innovation
- Sustainable Computing for Future-Ready Engagement: Integrating Green Technologies and Gamification in Digital Ecosystems
- An innovative method for earthquake prediction system based on LSTM-GAN model
- Factors driving the adoption of AI-powered marketing in financial services: a practitioner field study
- Assessing Dominance: An Exploration of Market Share Trends Among Top Five Leading Brands in The Global Automobile Industry
- Impact of Digital Marketing on Consumer Buying Decision - A Review of Literature
- Redefining the Teacher's Role in the “Phygital” Learning Era: Bridging Digital and Physical Education Spaces
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Marketing mentors have published, a PhD in Marketing with their guidance could explore:
- Factors Influencing, especially where it meets special reference
- Consumer Buying, especially where it meets buying behaviour
- Digital Marketing, especially where it meets consumer buying
- Job Satisfaction
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 Marketing PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Marketing fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
- 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 Marketing: academia, industry and research roles
Marketing Specialisations
Popular specialisations within Marketing. 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 Marketing 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 Marketing 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 Marketing PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Marketing 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 Marketing 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.
Is a doctorate in Marketing 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 Marketing 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.