Great Lakes Webinar: Finding the Right PhD Topic

Turning Curiosity into a Research Career

Choosing a PhD topic is often the first big decision in a scholar’s research journey — and one that can shape the rest of their academic career. A well-chosen topic provides clarity, purpose, and a strong foundation for impactful research. But how do you find a topic that’s not only interesting, but also relevant, original, and feasible?

To help answer this, the Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, invites you to a thought-provoking session on “Finding the Right PhD Topic.”

🗓️ Date: 1 November 2025 | 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM onwards

📍 Mode: Online (Zoom)

🔗 Register Here

About the Session

This interactive webinar will guide aspiring researchers through the process of discovering, evaluating, and refining their research interests. Participants will learn how to align their personal curiosity with pressing research gaps, ensuring their work contributes meaningfully to academia and society.

Led by seasoned faculty mentors, the session will help attendees understand what makes a research topic sustainable, innovative, and impactful — whether they are just starting out or preparing for their doctoral proposal.

Key Learnings

• Identifying your true research passion
• Assessing novelty and real-world relevance
• Avoiding common pitfalls in topic selection
• Understanding how experts frame research questions
• Learning from real experiences of doctoral mentors

Meet the Speakers

Learn from some of the most experienced academic mentors at Great Lakes:

• Dr. Vidya Mahambare – Union Bank Chair Professor of Economics & Director (Research and FPM)
• Dr. Bharadhwaj S – Dr Bala V and Vasantha Balachandran Chair Professor of Marketing
• Dr. Ranjitha Ajay – Associate Professor – Finance and Area Chair: Finance & Economics

Each of them brings years of research experience and doctoral supervision expertise, offering practical guidance to scholars seeking direction.

Who Should Attend

• PhD aspirants exploring or finalizing research ideas
• Early-stage researchers seeking clarity in their topic selection
• Academicians mentoring research scholars
• Professionals aspiring to enter academia or research

Why Attend

Your research topic is more than a thesis title — it’s the story of your intellectual journey. This session will help you connect your curiosity with contribution, enabling you to craft a research focus that drives both academic growth and professional recognition.

Participants will also gain insights into the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) at Great Lakes, which offers a platform to pursue high-quality doctoral research with strong faculty mentorship and global exposure.

Event Details

📅 Date: 1 November 2025

🕒 Time: 3:00 PM onwards

📍 Online via Zoom

🔗 Click to Register

Contact

📞 Gayathri, FPM Counselor – +91 7824011555 (9:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Mon–Fri)

✉️ Email: fpm.admissions@greatlakes.edu.in

About Great Lakes Institute of Management

Founded with a vision to create future-ready leaders, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, stands among India’s top business schools for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and research. The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) nurtures scholars with rigorous research training, interdisciplinary learning, and a strong emphasis on real-world impact.