Capacity Building Programme for Doctoral Educators

Programme Overview

In line with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to transform the quality of research and doctoral education in India, this intensive 3-day residential programme is designed to empower faculty members with the latest tools, knowledge, and practices to become effective PhD supervisors and research mentors.

This programme will enable participants to navigate evolving research paradigms, facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, and lead research initiatives with global impact. Conducted by renowned scholars and research experts from India and abroad, the sessions will blend academic theory with practical guidance, reflective learning and peer exchange.

Who Should Attend?

Faculty members involved in PhD supervision or research mentoring
Academic leaders guiding institutional research strategy
Early-career researchers aspiring to build a research supervision portfolio
Coordinators of doctoral programmes in HEIs

Key Details

Dates & Duration: 7th August to 9th August 2025- 3 Days

Mode: In-Person (Residential)

Location: AIMA, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi

Programme Fees: INR 50000 + 18%GST (inclusive of accommodation and meals), INR 35000 + 18%GST (includes meals but without accommodation)

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

Understand and apply new research paradigms in management and social sciences
Guide doctoral students effectively through every stage of their research journey
Navigate ethical dilemmas, academic integrity and plagiarism concerns
Promote interdisciplinary and collaborative research culture in institutions
Design, evaluate and lead research projects and grant applications

Programme Modules & Topics Covered

Day 1: Foundations of Doctoral Supervision

Role of the Supervisor in the Doctoral Journey
Establishing Research Goals and Structuring the PhD Process
Ethics, Integrity and Plagiarism in Research

Day 2: Research Methodology & Paradigm Shifts

Recent Advances in Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Methods
Supervising Interdisciplinary and Applied Research
Navigating Literature Reviews, Problem Identification and Research Design

Day 3: Supervisory Practice & Institutional Research Leadership

Coaching & Mentoring Skills for Supervisors
Building Research Ecosystems in HEIs
Writing, Publishing and Funding Strategies for Institutional Research

Resource Faculty

Sessions will be delivered by a distinguished panel of senior academics, international research mentors & professors with extensive doctoral supervision and research leadership experience.

Certification

Participants will be awarded a Joint Certificate of Participation from AIMA & AIU upon successful completion of the programme.

Programme Registration and Details

To participate in the programme, please complete your online registration through the appropriate link below:

About AIU

The Association of Indian Universities (AIU), established in 1925 and renamed in 1973, is the apex representative body of Indian universities and higher education institutions. With 1055 Indian members and 19 international associate members, AIU has the largest university network globally after the Association of Commonwealth Universities. It includes all university types—central, state, private, deemed, open, and institutions of national importance. AIU serves as a research-based policy advisory body to the Ministry of Education and acts as a think tank, promoting Indian higher education globally through policy advocacy, capacity building, international collaboration, and support for academics, research, sports, and culture.