International Institute for Higher Education Research & Capacity Building

Doctoral Programme
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Objectives

IIHEd is an independent research institute within JGU that is focused on pursuing research and capacity building initiatives on different aspects of higher education in India and beyond. The vision of IIHEd is to contribute towards institution building for nation building.

The establishment of the International Institute for Higher Education Research & Capacity Building (IIHEd) rests on the growth and development of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) as a leading research-oriented global university in India that is contributing to promoting excellence in higher education in all its dimensions.

IIHEd will conduct research and offer advice on all aspects of higher education with a strong focus on curriculum development; pedagogical innovations; faculty engagement; faculty recruitment, retention and development; research and knowledge creation systems; promotion of scholarship and building research capacities; developing international collaborations; benchmarking and assessments of institutions; and for providing institutional support on law, policy and regulations relating to higher education.

Broad Areas of Research

  • Social and philosophical foundations of higher education.
  • Comparative and international higher education.
  • Higher education administration and management.
  • Educational Leadership and Management.
  • Curriculum development in higher education.
  • Faculty & staff development in higher education.
  • Human resource development in higher education.
  • Student wellbeing and counselling.
  • Life-long skill development & career advancement.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Master’s Degree in a discipline relevant to the proposed research with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
  • Applicants with more than 3 years of industry / teaching / practicing/ managerial / professional experience will be given preference.

Categories of Admission

Applicants shall be admitted to the Ph.D. Programme under one of the following categories:

  • Full-time Ph.D. Student (with or without fellowship)
    “means a person enrolled in the Ph.D. Programme devoting full-time to completing the requirements of the degree.”
  • Part-Time Ph.D. Student (without fellowship)
    “means a person who is registered in the Ph.D. Programme devoting part of his/ her time for completing the requirements of the degree while discharging other employment obligations.”

Application & Selection Procedure

Admission & Selection

Duration of the Course

The minimum and maximum period of study and research shall be three years and six years respectively from the date of registration of the student.

Credit Requirement & Coursework Details

International Institute for Higher Education Research and Capacity Building (IIHED)

Sem 1_ODS courses

Credit

 

Core course from School_Sem 2 (Any 2)

Credit

Quantitative Research Methods

3

 

Social and philosophical foundations of Education

3

Qualitative research Methods

3

 

Psychology of education

3

Academic Writing

3

 

History of Indian education

3

Research and Publication Ethics

2

 

Comparative & International education

3

Total

11

 

Total

6

 

 

 

Elective 1 from area of specialization

1.5

 

 

 

Elective 2 from area of specialization

1.5

 

 

 

Total

3

Overall  Total Credit

20

Fee Structure & Fellowship Details

Fee Details

Timeline

Important Dates

Dates Spring Fall
Last Date to apply 15 November 5 June
Research Aptitude Test Within 2-3 weeks of Application Deadline Within 2-3 weeks of Application Deadline
Interview Dates Within 2-3 weeks of Research Aptitude Test Within 2-3 weeks of Research Aptitude Test
Final List of Shortlisted candidates Within 2-3 weeks of Interview Date Within 2-3 weeks of Interview Date

Admission Helpline

Contact Person

Email ID

Mobile No

Raju Karjigi

phd@jgu.edu.in 

+91-8396907333