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Ph. D. in Public Policy

Overview

To create and support an environment of rigorous, systematic, and scientific evidence-based research with the integration of social sciences and allied disciplines in the field of ESG, sustainability and public policy making and, foster a culture of sustainable and inclusive policy to create social change.

Objectives

  • Promote and facilitate multidisciplinary research with focus on sustainability and inclusivity.
  • Undertake cutting edge ESG research with focus on just transition and due diligence strategies.
  • Contribute to the national SDG 2030 objectives and create effective intervention strategies for implementation at the local level.
  • Facilitate research and development programs for political leaders and enable them to design campaign strategies, political decision making, leadership and policy analysis.
  • Contribute towards scientific and rigorous research on currents issues of social development, global justice, economic studies, law and justice reforms and futurist studies.

Research Project

  • Promoting Gender Equality through Social Norm Intervention: Improving Retention of Adolescent Girls in Schools.
  • A Study of Post International Sports Event Liability and its Impact on Environment and Marginalized Communities.
  • Strengthening Climate Resilience through Indigenous Knowledge: Case Study of Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve.
  • Green Criminology and Transformative policing.
  • Food Fortification Policy in India.
  • An Integrated Legal Framework for AI And Copyright: With Special Reference to Attribution of Authorship and Ownership of AI-Generated Content.
  • A Taxonomical approach to outcome-based Education.

Eligibility

  • Applicants holding a master’s degree with minimum 55% marks or equivalent Grade in a point scale as may be prescribed by the UGC from time to time, wherever the grading system is followed.
  • Applicants whose result of the final examination of a programme leading to master’s degree is awaited can be given provisional admission if he / she fulfils other requirements for admission. After the provisional admission the candidate will be required to furnish proof of completing master’s degree with minimum of 55% marks within three months from admission failing which his / her admission will be cancelled.
  • Applicants holding foreign Degree’s equivalent to that of a Master’s degree study with minimum 55% marks or equivalent Grade in a point scale as may be prescribed by the UGC from time to time, wherever grading system is followed; Provided that applicants with a foreign Degrees shall be admitted to the Ph.D. programme, subject to clearance by the Equivalence Committee of Alliance University.
  • Applicants having completed M.Phil. Coursework with a minimum 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent Grade, in the UGC point scale and those candidates who having their M.Phil. Dissertation evaluated, but viva-voce is pending, maybe may also be admitted to the Ph.D. programme.
  • Applicants possessing a degree, approved as equivalent to the M.Phil. Degree in India, obtained from a foreign Educational Institution accredited by the UGC if candidates with a degree from a foreign Institution shall be admitted to the Ph.D. programme, subject to the clearance by the Equivalence Committee of Alliance University.
  • Admission of candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC, or other reserved categories shall be governed by the Karnataka State Rules in this regard, from time to time.
  • Students from a four-year undergraduate programme (with Honors) can enroll directly if they have scored 75% or above, with a 5% relaxation for specified categories as per UGC regulations. Those who have scored between 55% and 75% may qualify after completing either a one-year master's programme or a bridging course of 36-40 credits.
    (Refer National Credit Framework NCrF 2024).
  • For students from a three-year undergraduate programme, Ph.D. eligibility requires the completion of a bridging programme of 36-40 credits along with the necessary coursework.
    (Refer National Credit Framework NCrF 2024).

Salient Features

Research fellowship of Rs.35,000 per month and a contingency grant of Rs.25,000 per year for full-time scholars.
Rs.1 lakh funding support on case by case basis once during the programme for attending International Conferences / Seminars.
Rs.30,000 per year funding support for attending national workshops if scholar is not availing any funding support from the agency.
Extensive interaction and guidance with luminaries including 40+ Ivy League supervisors and faculty listed among top 2% scientists.
Facility for transfer of research scholars from other universities or research institutions to Alliance University and vice-versa.
Specific provisions and relaxations with respect to women research scholars and specially-abled persons.
Rs.10 Crores revolving fund for entrepreneurial initiatives.
Centres of Excellence, fostering innovation and cutting-edge research.
Research projects worth 75+ Crores from government and non-government agencies.
Numerous subscribed databases such as IEEE, Scopus, Scival, Ebsco, Dervent, Case Center, and Harvard Case studies.
Central Instrumentation Facility - AU-STIC established to serve as the cornerstone of scientific advancement, offering researchers access to state-of-the-art equipments.
Our institution has achieved 1,772 SCOPUS-indexed publications with 7,832 citations and an H-index of 41, averaging 4.2 citations per paper, with 65% of articles in Quartile 1 and 2 journals, 60% of publications cited by top 10% journals, a field-weighted citation impact of 1.93, and 34% of papers produced through international collaboration.

Multiple Disciplines

  • Economics and Public Policy
  • Climate Justice and Sustainability
  • ESG and Business Sustainability
  • Social Policy
  • Business Governance and Society
  • International Governance
  • Sustainability
  • Disaster Management
  • Psephology and Elections
  • Policy and Politics

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FAQ's

No. Admission to Ph. D. in Public Policy at Alliance University is contingent upon clearance of the Alliance Research Aptitude Test (ARAT) or a National-level qualified examination scorecard.

Ph. D. in Public Policy includes subjects like Political Science, Economic Policy, Statistics, Policy Analysis, Research Methodology, and Public Administration.

Major research areas under Public Policy often include Economic Policy, Energy and Environmental Policy, and Foreign and National Security Policy. Other areas involve Climate Change, Sustainable Development Goals, and Tech & AI Policy.

Yes, the program includes an initial period of intense coursework.

Yes, the curriculum emphasises interdisciplinary research that draws on analytical traditions in political science, economics, public administration, and sociology.

A research fellowship of INR 35,000 per month and a contingency grant of INR 25,000 per year are available for full-time scholars.

Yes, the University has a strong publication record (e.g., 1,772 SCOPUS-indexed publications) and provides financial support for publication.

Indeed. Candidates can also avail INR 1 Lakh funding (on a case-by-case basis) for attending International Conferences and INR 30,000 per year for national workshops.

Students receive rigorous training in causal statistical methods and econometric analysis, with a strong focus on policy evaluation and impact assessment. The program also enables scholars to design, analyze, and evaluate policies across sectors such as governance, development, health, education, and sustainability.

The University provides extensive access to nationally and internationally subscribed databases (Scopus, SciVal, EBSCO, and Derwent), policy journals, government data repositories, and data analytics tools, enabling rigorous empirical research, evidence-based policy formulation, and high-impact scholarly work.

Students have access to the Alliance University Science and Technology Innovation Centre (AU-STIC), which facilitates interdisciplinary research, applied policy analysis, and data-driven inquiry.

The scope is broad, leading to productive careers in academia, think tanks, multinational organizations, NGOs, or the private sector. Graduates can make a profound impact as analysts, researchers, and policy leaders.

Applicants should hold a postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks from a recognised university. Graduates of four-year undergraduate (Honours) programs with 75% or above may apply directly. For further details, refer to the eligibility criteria in the Admissions Process Page.

The total fees for the full-time program are approximately INR 3.5 Lakhs. For more details, you can refer to the Fee Structure Page.

The duration of a Ph. D. program varies from 3 years to 6 years, depending on research complexity and the timely completion of the thesis.

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