
Prologue
The One-Week Orientation Course/Workshop on Ph.D. Process provides a structured foundation for beginning doctoral research. It familiarizes scholars with the Ph.D. lifecycle, institutional procedures, research design, methodology, academic writing, research ethics, academic integrity, funding opportunities, and digital research tools.
The programme aims to develop research readiness by enabling scholars to identify meaningful research problems, prepare a preliminary research proposal, follow ethical and plagiarism norms, access research support and funding, and connect their research with regional and societal needs. It seeks to establish the essential foundation for rigorous, ethical, responsible, and socially relevant doctoral research.
Objectives:
The programme aims to:
- To provide a comprehensive orientation and understanding of the Ph.D. ecosystem;
- To familiarize research scholars with the complete Ph.D. progression and key institutional procedures;
- To develop foundational research competencies;
- To inculcate principles of research ethics, academic integrity, and responsible conduct;
- To orient scholars towards compliance, responsibilities, and support systems
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion, students/learners will be able to:
- Understand the complete Ph.D. lifecycle;
- Develop a preliminary research proposal;
- Apply ethical and plagiarism norms;
- Identify funding opportunities;
- Align research with regional and societal needs
- Course Coordinator: Head L.& I.SCI.DEPTT.

Prologue
The One-Week Orientation Course/Workshop on Ph.D. Process provides a structured foundation for beginning doctoral research. It familiarizes scholars with the Ph.D. lifecycle, institutional procedures, research design, methodology, academic writing, research ethics, academic integrity, funding opportunities, and digital research tools.
The programme aims to develop research readiness by enabling scholars to identify meaningful research problems, prepare a preliminary research proposal, follow ethical and plagiarism norms, access research support and funding, and connect their research with regional and societal needs. It seeks to establish the essential foundation for rigorous, ethical, responsible, and socially relevant doctoral research.
Objectives:
The programme aims to:
- To provide a comprehensive orientation and understanding of the Ph.D. ecosystem;
- To familiarize research scholars with the complete Ph.D. progression and key institutional procedures;
- To develop foundational research competencies;
- To inculcate principles of research ethics, academic integrity, and responsible conduct;
- To orient scholars towards compliance, responsibilities, and support systems
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion, students/learners will be able to:
- Understand the complete Ph.D. lifecycle;
- Develop a preliminary research proposal;
- Apply ethical and plagiarism norms;
- Identify funding opportunities;
- Align research with regional and societal needs
- Course Coordinator: Sujata Kale

Prologue
The One-Week Orientation Course/Workshop on Ph.D. Process provides a structured foundation for beginning doctoral research. It familiarizes scholars with the Ph.D. lifecycle, institutional procedures, research design, methodology, academic writing, research ethics, academic integrity, funding opportunities, and digital research tools.
The programme aims to develop research readiness by enabling scholars to identify meaningful research problems, prepare a preliminary research proposal, follow ethical and plagiarism norms, access research support and funding, and connect their research with regional and societal needs. It seeks to establish the essential foundation for rigorous, ethical, responsible, and socially relevant doctoral research.
Objectives:
The programme aims to:
- To provide a comprehensive orientation and understanding of the Ph.D. ecosystem;
- To familiarize research scholars with the complete Ph.D. progression and key institutional procedures;
- To develop foundational research competencies;
- To inculcate principles of research ethics, academic integrity, and responsible conduct;
- To orient scholars towards compliance, responsibilities, and support systems
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion, students/learners will be able to:
- Understand the complete Ph.D. lifecycle;
- Develop a preliminary research proposal;
- Apply ethical and plagiarism norms;
- Identify funding opportunities;
- Align research with regional and societal needs
- Course Coordinator: Head MARATHI