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Ph.D at SJRI
PhD at SJRI through Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
SJRI is currently recognized as a Research Centre for the doctoral program by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).
Enrolled candidates will be guided by supervisors registered as guides under MAHE. While students will have to conform to the rules and regulations of MAHE, SJRI aims to ensure the highest quality and uniformity in academic standards for all admitted students. To fulfill this aim, students pursuing their doctoral program at SJRI need to follow the Institute’s guidelines.
Interested students can view the prospectus HERE.
Vacancies are available for the Doctoral Programme at SJRI for students with UGC-CSIR-NET JRF / ICMR-JRF / DBT-JRF Category 1 Fellowship (with a stipend for a period of 5 years) and for Non-JRF candidates for the academic year 2025-26. Candidates with JRF can apply throughout the year. These admissions are dependent on available positions with faculty with periodic interviews held.
Calendar of Events: Click HERE.
For Non-JRF, Click HERE to apply.
For JRF, Click HERE to apply.
To apply, candidates require a certificate of the eligible degree completed.
Details of available PhD seats:
| Sl. No | Division/ Subject Area | Name of guides | Area of research and details | Number of students who have qualified for junior research fellowship with stipend (UGC-CSIR NET/DBT/ICMR) or equivalent | Number of students without fellowship | Total number of proposed students (Fellowship+ Non fellowship) | Eligibility (Qualifying degree) restrictions if any due to nature of proposed |
| 1 | Biostatistics | Dr. Tinku Thomas | Quantitative methods in Nutrition | 1 | 1 | 2 | MSc (Statistics/Biostatistics) For JRF Candidate: UGC NET qualified / any competitive fellowship; DST Inspire etc (Approved by SJRI). |
| Dr. Santu Ghosh | |||||||
| 2 | Epidemiology and Population Health | Dr. Prem Mony | Epidemiology & Implementation Research [in Maternal & Child Health (or) in Non-communicable diseases (or) in Health systems] | 1 | 0 | 1 | MD (Community Medicine or any other specialization), MBBS with MPH |
| 3 | Mental Health and Neurosciences | Dr. Susan Thomas | Mental Health, Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Cognitive Neurosciences | 1 | 1(part time- employed in SJNAHS) | 2 | M Phil in Clinical Psychology/ Master's degree in Psychology/ Social work/ Psychiatric Nursing, interested to work in the domain of mental health |
| 4 | Medical Technology | Dr. Prashanth T | Public Health Nutrition (Micronutrients, Food Fortification, Diet, deficiencies) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Eligibility criteria/qualifying degrees A: MSc (Biomedical/Bioengineering) Eligibility criteria/qualifying degrees B: MSc/MTech/ (Biomedical/Electronics/Computer Science) For JRF Candidate: UGC NET qualified / any competitive fellowship etc . |
| Medtech (Innovations for health care) | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||
| 5 | Nutrition | Dr. Pratibha Dwarkanath | Human Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Mother and Child Nutrition. | 1 | 1 | 2 | MSc (Public Health and Epidemiology/ Life Sciences / Clinical Nutrition)For JRF Candidate: UGC NET qualified / any competitive fellowship; DST Inspire etc (Approved by SJRI). |
| Dr. Arpita Mukhopadhyay | Molecular Physiology, Nutrition | 1 | 0 | 1 | M.Sc. (Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences/Biochemistry/Nutrition) and eligible to receive JRF fellowship from UGC/CSIR/DBT/ICMR. | ||
| 6 | Molecular Medicine | Dr. Jyothi S Prabhu | Cancer biology, breast cancer | 1 | 0 | 1 | Post graduation in Life sciences ( MSc in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Sciences or any other) |
| Dr. Madhumathy Nair G | Cancer Biology | 1 | 0 | 1 | M.Sc./M. Tech in any branch of Life Science. The candidate should have a valid JRF (UGC/ CSIR/ ICMR/ DBT/ DST-INSPIRE or any other nationally-competitive fellowship). | ||
| 7 | Health and Humanities
| Dr. Manjulika Vaz | Bioethics, Climate change and Health Research | 1 | 0 | 1 | Masters in Bioethics, Masters in Medical Anthropology, Masters in Medical Sociology |
For any further queries, please write to admissions@sjri.res.in
PS: Applications may be rejected without assigning any reasons thereof.
Assistant Professor – Department of Orthopedics
Know MoreCalendar of events
| S.I. No | Date & Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Jan, 2024 | Application deadline for Spring semester |
| 2 | 01 Mar, 2024 | Entrance exam and interview |
| 3 | 15 Jun, 2024 | Results announcement |
Details of Available PhD Seats
| Sl. No | Division/Subject Area | Name of the guide | Research area and details | Number of students who have qualified for junior research fellowship with stipend (UGC-CSIR NET/DBT/ICMR) or equivalent | Number of students without fellowship | Total number of proposed students (Fellowship+ Non fellowship) | Eligibility (Qualifying degree) restrictions if any due to nature of proposed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biostatics | Dr. Thiru | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Project ID | Project Name | Project Lead | Summary | Students | Year |
| PRJ001 | Assessment of Postoperative Pain Management | Dr. Anitha George | Study on effectiveness of pain management protocols after surgery. | 4 | 2021 |
| PRJ002 | Community Awareness on Diabetes Prevention | Prof. Latha Menon | Conducted awareness sessions in rural communities on diabetes prevention. | 5 | 2022 |
| PRJ003 | Impact of Sleep Quality on Nursing Students | Ms. Divya Nair | Analyzed sleep patterns and academic performance correlation. | 3 | 2023 |
| PRJ004 | Hand Hygiene Compliance in Clinical Wards | Dr. Shilpa Thomas | Evaluated compliance of nurses with WHO hand hygiene standards. | 6 | 2022 |
| PRJ005 | Nutrition Education for Adolescent Girls | Prof. Rachel D’Souza | Health education program for improving adolescent nutrition awareness. | 5 | 2021 |
| PRJ006 | Stress Management among ICU Nurses | Dr. Sunitha K. | Identified major stressors and coping strategies among ICU nurses. | 4 | 2024 |
| PRJ007 | Breastfeeding Practices among New Mothers | Ms. Sherin Joseph | Surveyed breastfeeding knowledge and practices in postnatal wards. | 5 | 2023 |
| PRJ008 | Role of Nurses in Palliative Care | Dr. Kavitha Raj | Qualitative study on nurses’ experiences in providing palliative care. | 3 | 2022 |
| PRJ009 | Effectiveness of Simulation Training | Prof. Leena Mathew | Evaluated impact of simulation-based education in nursing skill development. | 6 | 2024 |
| PRJ010 | Awareness on Organ Donation | Ms. Asha John | Community-level campaign and survey on organ donation awareness. | 4 | 2023 |
| PRJ011 | Geriatric Health Assessment in Urban Areas | Dr. Meena Francis | Field study on physical and mental health issues among the elderly. | 5 | 2022 |
| PRJ012 | Infection Control in Operation Theatres | Prof. Maya Sebastian | Audited adherence to infection control practices in surgical units. | 6 | 2021 |
| PRJ013 | Lifestyle Modification for Hypertension | Dr. Deepa Cherian | Studied effect of health education on hypertension management. | 4 | 2023 |
| PRJ014 | Awareness of Cervical Cancer Screening | Ms. Priya Thomas | Survey among women on knowledge and practices of cervical screening. | 5 | 2022 |
| PRJ015 | Role of Nurses in COVID-19 Vaccination Drives | Dr. Vinitha R. | Documented nursing involvement in vaccination programs. | 7 | 2021 |
| PRJ016 | Depression among Nursing Students | Prof. Susan John | Cross-sectional study on prevalence of depression among nursing students. | 4 | 2024 |
| PRJ017 | First Aid Knowledge among School Teachers | Ms. Anjali R. | Training sessions conducted to evaluate first aid awareness. | 5 | 2022 |
| PRJ018 | Waste Management in Healthcare Facilities | Dr. Rekha Varghese | Observational study on biomedical waste segregation practices. | 3 | 2021 |
| PRJ019 | Impact of Yoga on Nursing Students’ Stress | Prof. Jisha K. | Measured reduction in stress after regular yoga sessions. | 6 | 2023 |
| PRJ020 | Maternal Nutrition and Birth Outcomes | Dr. Maria Thomas | Correlation between maternal diet and newborn health. | 5 | 2022 |
| PRJ021 | Knowledge on Hypertension among Adults | Ms. Renita Paul | Awareness survey in semi-urban communities. | 4 | 2024 |
| PRJ022 | Patient Satisfaction in Outpatient Departments | Dr. Jeena Kurian | Study of patient feedback and service quality improvement. | 6 | 2023 |
| PRJ023 | Oral Hygiene Practices among Adolescents | Prof. Ancy Daniel | Survey and education program on oral hygiene awareness. | 5 | 2021 |
| PRJ024 | Use of E-Learning in Nursing Education | Ms. Haritha B. | Evaluated benefits and challenges of online learning. | 4 | 2022 |
| PRJ025 | Nutritional Assessment in Pregnant Women | Dr. Lincy Varghese | Field study in rural antenatal clinics. | 6 | 2023 |
| PRJ026 | Home-Based Care for the Elderly | Prof. Malini Jacob | Studied challenges in providing home care for dependent seniors. | 5 | 2024 |
| PRJ027 | Burnout Syndrome among Nurses | Dr. Rosy George | Evaluated prevalence and management strategies of burnout. | 4 | 2022 |
| PRJ028 | Awareness on Blood Donation | Ms. Sheril Jose | Community-based campaign to promote voluntary blood donation. | 5 | 2021 |
| PRJ029 | Postnatal Depression Awareness | Prof. Deepthi R. | Identified awareness levels among new mothers. | 6 | 2023 |
| PRJ030 | Adolescent Substance Abuse | Dr. Mini Cherian | Conducted awareness sessions and attitude surveys in schools. | 5 | 2024 |
| PRJ031 | Ergonomics in Nursing Practice | Ms. Blessy Mathew | Study on body mechanics and injury prevention. | 4 | 2022 |
| PRJ032 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training Effectiveness | Prof. Lizy Joseph | Compared performance before and after BLS workshops. | 6 | 2023 |
| PRJ033 | Sleep Disorders in Shift-Working Nurses | Dr. Nisha Babu | Studied impact of rotating shifts on sleep and health. | 4 | 2024 |
| PRJ034 | Child Nutrition and Immunization Awareness | Ms. Anju Francis | Community survey and education sessions for mothers. | 5 | 2022 |
| PRJ035 | Digital Record Keeping in Nursing Administration | Prof. Sheeba K. | Implementation of electronic documentation in wards. | 6 | 2023 |
| PRJ036 | Awareness on HIV/AIDS among Youth | Dr. Reshma D. | Conducted educational outreach programs. | 4 | 2021 |
| PRJ037 | Role of Nurses in Mental Health Promotion | Ms. Delsy Thomas | Explored nurse-led interventions in mental health awareness. | 5 | 2024 |
| PRJ038 | Effect of Music Therapy on Anxiety | Prof. Preethi Paul | Studied the role of music therapy in preoperative anxiety reduction. | 6 | 2023 |
| PRJ039 | Awareness on Menstrual Hygiene | Dr. Lincy K. | Health education among adolescent girls. | 5 | 2022 |
| PRJ040 | Environmental Health Awareness | Prof. Anita Simon | Assessed nursing students’ knowledge on environmental health. | 4 | 2024 |
| PRJ041 | Vaccination Coverage in Under-Five Children | Ms. Arya James | Field-based immunization audit in rural areas. | 5 | 2022 |
| PRJ042 | Ergonomic Practices in Hospital Settings | Dr. Bency Philip | Study on nurse posture and equipment safety. | 4 | 2023 |
| PRJ043 | Awareness on Breast Cancer Self-Examination | Prof. Merin George | Educated and surveyed women on BSE practices. | 6 | 2021 |
| PRJ044 | Use of Telehealth in Post-COVID Care | Ms. Aleena Jacob | Studied patient response to virtual follow-ups. | 5 | 2024 |
| PRJ045 | Stress Coping Mechanisms among Student Nurses | Dr. Meera Mathew | Psychological assessment and counseling outcome study. | 4 | 2022 |
| PRJ046 | Health Education on Dengue Prevention | Prof. Sona Joseph | Community-level awareness sessions on dengue control. | 5 | 2023 |
| PRJ047 | Role of Nurses in Antenatal Counseling | Dr. Divya Paul | Qualitative study on communication and patient outcomes. | 6 | 2024 |
| PRJ048 | Evaluation of Nutrition Interventions in Schools | Ms. Sheena Kuruvilla | Monitored impact of mid-day meal programs. | 5 | 2021 |
| PRJ049 | Awareness on Tuberculosis Control Programs | Prof. Renju Mary | Health education among vulnerable groups. | 4 | 2023 |
| PRJ050 | Effect of Mindfulness Training on Stress Reduction | Dr. Reena Mathews | Evaluated mindfulness-based interventions for nursing students. | 6 | 2024 |