Research Proposal - Outline
Candidates who have been admitted to the PhD programme should submit 8 copies of their their research proposals in the following format
TITLE PAGE
Introduction
- Research Phenomenon
- Research Questions
- Research Objectives
- Intended Contributions
- Implications for Practice
Literature Survey/ Background Literature
- Summary of Literature review
- Research Gaps Identified
Research Stance and Methodology
- Analytical, Systems, Actors
- Quantitative, Qualitative
Research Framework
- Research Design
- Hypotheses
- Sampling Plan
- Sample Size
- Data Collection Instrument
Research Plan
- Time Line
Bibliography & References in APA Style
Revised Rules for Ph.D
RULES FOR DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHYLOSOPHY (PH.D.) [Only for those registered on or after L7th July, 2009. All courses registered before the dote will be Governed by earlier rules. It is further clarified that any candidate, whose application has been Accepted by the concerned Research and Recognition Committee provisionally admitted before 11th July, 2009 will be covered under the old rules' Savitribai Phule Pune University offers research programs in different subjects listed in Statute 160 and in inter-disciplinary areas leading to award of Degree of Doctor of Philosophy. A candidate Shall ordinarily work in a recognized place of research including the University Departments, Research institutes and Affiliated Colleges recognized by the University. The rules regarding Eligibility, entrance examination, interview, registration, supervision, submission and evaluation of Thesis, viva-voce, defense of thesis etc. shall be as follows:
Six Monthly Progress Report Format
Ph.D Course Work Circular_No14-2012_2-2-12
IICMR Post Graduate Research Centre (PGRC) was established in the year 2013. IICMR's Post Graduate Research Centre (PGRC) is approved and affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (Formerly known as University of Pune) for Ph.D. degree. At present 08 students are pursuing their PhD under IICMR PGRC.
Ph.D Course Work Circular