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PhD in Social work is unique in its scope. There are myriad opportunities  in education, research activities, policy  practice and programme implementation.  PhD scholars seek to pursue  careers in higher education institutions and research-oriented  organizations. They also work in various Government & Non-Government  organizations for the  formulation  and implementation of  welfare and development programmes and schemes.  PhD in Social Work helps them to be training experts  and professionals with Social Work skills and competence.  After obtaining the PhD, they are appointed as faculty in colleges & universities, and work as  Social & Community Service Manager, School & Career  Counsellor, Social & Human Service Assistant, Health Educator,  Community Health Worker and Human Services Worker.

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PhD in Social Work

All work for themselves, some work for their loved ones, while a few work for the unknown . This notion displays the nobility of being a social worker . While some may just like to devote a few hours of their lives to others, there are many who choose to develop it as their lifelong profession. From Bachelor’s in Social Work to Advanced Certificate in Child and Family Work, there are scores of degree courses that can help you start a career in this field. One academic field that is related to the advanced stage of social work is PhD in Social Work. So, let’s explore this wonderful career option and unfold what it has to offer through this blog!

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PhD in Social work is a doctoral degree, offered to those who want to pursue a career in research . Although It is a 3 year-long course, it may take 5 to 6 years in some cases. Apart from the domain-specific research, you will also be equipped with skills and knowledge related to policy formulation, teaching, Sociology, etc. Students looking for a degree after MSW ( Masters in Social Work ) can pursue Doctorate in Social Work degree (DSW), while those who are inclined towards research can opt for a PhD. Upon graduating, you can help the government, NGOs, or national and international organisations in drafting social policies, directing social activities of corporate giants, and making the lives of underprivileged better through your actions!

PhD being an advanced academic endeavour, does not deal with simple theoretical subjects but also imparts extensive knowledge through highly focussed modules. These are often based on case studies that highlight the existing problems that require intensive research and analysis from students. Here are some of the subjects that form a part of PhD in Social Work:

  • Quantitative Scientific Methods
  • Doctoral Degree Practicum
  • Dissertation Direction
  • Survey of Research Methods in Social and Political Science
  • Integrating Public Policy Issues into Social Work Research
  • Critical Analysis of Clinical Practice

Also Read: Career in Public Policy

There are numerous international Universities that provide a very broad and diverse doctoral degree in Social Work. With a curriculum set as per industry standards, doctoral degrees tend to be more updated. Here are some of the prominent universities which provide a PhD in Social Work:

If you are looking to do your PhD in Social Work, there are some of the top universities in India that offer the course:

  • Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
  • Delhi University
  • Madras School of Social Work
  • Loyola College
  • Christ University
  • Rajagiri College of Social Sciences
  • Banaras Hindu University
  • Manipal Academy of Higher Education
  • Central University of Rajasthan
  • Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University

To pursue a PhD in Social work, you must hold a master’s degree like an MPhil/MSc/MRes in the same field from a recognised academic institute.

  • While some universities require 1-2 years of work experience, others don’t.
  • Apart from submitting GRE scores, you will also be required to furnish scorecards of English proficiency tests like TOEFL / PTE / IELTS , etc. SOP , LOR s, research proposals (in some cases), transcripts, etc form an essential part of the application process.
  • The eligibility criteria can vary from one university to another. It is advised to go through the institute’s website.

Also Read: Understanding the Concept of Social Justice

Here are some of the themes in which you can write your PhD in Social Work:

  • Rural Development, Governance and Sustainable Livelihoods
  • Geriatric Social Work
  • Tribal Studies and Empowerment Practice
  • Feminist Social Work
  • Poverty, Social Policy and Programme
  • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Navayana Buddhist Studies
  • Disability and Access,
  • Social Movements and Health
  • Mental Health
  • Disability and Relationships
  • Inclusive Education
  • Violence Against Women
  • Social Work Education
  • Child Rights and Child Protection

Online courses help students to learn from top faculties from around the world without relocating to any country. Students can pursue the course as well as work. Online courses have pre-recorded sessions that help students to manage their work and studies together Lectures and assignments have the flexibility to do anytime anywhere. IGNOU and Christ University are the best institutions for PhD in social work online.

PhD in Social Work: Career Prospects

PhD in Social Work aims to prepare top-tier leaders for social change. The academic knowledge imparted in a PhD prepares individuals for clinical research and practice. There are many high profile career opportunities that a PhD in Social Work can open up for you, some of which are:

These professionals deal with people who are in distress, going through some mental or personal issues. They assess their client’s requirements, prepare a working plan for them, and ensure follow up on the given plan. As a Clinical Social Worker, you will work as advocates for the impoverished section of society.

In this profile, you will be responsible to ensure that an organization prepares effective social work programs, follow up on the required steps for the implementation of laws and directives.

If you want to pursue a career as an Academician and teach students right from undergraduate to postgraduate level after completing your PhD in Social Work degree, then this is the most suitable option for you! Moreover, you can also continue conducting research in the field of Social Work while working as a professor.

A licensed social worker has expertise in providing support to marginalized groups and individuals. They can work for diverse fields such as legal support, disaster management team, relief work head among others.

Now that you are aware of the career prospectus, next thing you should know is job profiles and salary. Graduates from PhD in social work are able to land decent jobs. Let us explore the top profiles and salary structure for you:

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PhD requires intensive training and research. Students gain expertise and increase their base of knowledge. While the cost of PhD can dig up a hole in your pockets. To help the students fulfill their dreams various scholarship schemes are made available by the various universities, government, etc. Scholarships can be broadly classified into two categories- Fully and partially funded. Fully funded scholarships cover the entire tuition fees, traveling, accommodation, food among other expenses. While partial scholarships cover tuition fees, accommodation, or any other expense determined by the trust. Want to know more about the PhD scholarships? Read our blog on PhD Abroad With Scholarships For Indian Students , it covers everything you need to know about the PhD scholarships.

Another popular course after PhD in social work is PhD in psychology. A PhD in Psychology is a doctoral-level program that provides rigorous training in research for the individuals who want to pursue a career as an academician or the ones who want to practice as a clinical psychologist. The course covers various aspects of psychology such as cognition, perception, neuroscience, behavior, etc. This program typically runs for a period of 4 years full-time and 7-8 years for a part-time course. While in the initial years, the students undergo theoretical training, the course comes to an end with a dissertation project and thesis. To know more, check out our blog on PhD in Psychology

Yes, you can study this course at Delhi university.

Distance education is a great option because the applicant is able to study and as well as work at the same time. For PhD in social work, students can consider IGNOU.

The University of Queensland, Griffith University and UNSW Sydney are some of the best colleges for PhD in social work in Australia.

The IELTS score of 6.5 – 7.5 will help you get admission to top colleges in Canada.

Hence, there are scores of career opportunities to explore after completing a PhD in Social Work! Pursuing a specialized career in social work can translate into a positive development, both for the pursuer and society. It is some of the few professions in the world which carry so much power. To know more about such interesting courses and the application process, reach out to our experts at Leverage Edu who will not only offer you professional support in applying to universities abroad but will also provide assistance in writing an impressive SOP! To begin your journey, book a free E-meeting right away!

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Department of Social Work (Delhi School of Social Work) University of Delhi, celebrates 75 years of committed academic engagement (1946–2021). The Department was founded in 1946 as the National YWCA School of Social Work at Isabella Thouborn College, a reputed Women’s College in Lucknow. It was in 1947 that the School shifted to Delhi and was affiliated to the University of Delhi in 1948 as Delhi School of Social Work. It was taken over by the University of Delhi in 1979 and became its Department of Social Work. The first batch of students from the Department had met Mahatma Gandhi and the best written resolutions of the social work students were put together and gifted as the first copy of the accepted oath to the Mahatma and which became our first oath as social work professionals. The Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Department coincide with the 75 years of India’s independence and 100 years of foundation of the University of Delhi. The Department launched a logo of 75 years on 2nd October 2020, that is onset of Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Since 2020 till 2022 the Department has organised series of activities to include International Women’s Day in offline mode, International and national Webinars, Gandhi Jayanti, birth centenary of Professor Madhav Sadashiv Gore, the founder principal of the Department of Social Work (1921–2010); Platinum Jubilee Annual Days. The events have been graced by the presence of University officials, senior alumni from India and abroad and by partner agencies. The Department continued to function smoothly with minimum impact on teaching-learning pedagogy during the pandemic, with the support of the faculty, students and non-teaching staff working under the able leadership of the Head of the Department. Various milestones were achieved including new recruitments and career advancement promotions. The UGCF for Social Work was framed with active participation of faculty from Department and Colleges and approved. The Department has been able to upgrade its resource infrastructure by renovating its office into a classroom, setting up the LAN connection in the campus, converting our committee room into a fully functional audio-visual room. The Department of Social Work, University of Delhi is one of the partners in the project RISHII (Resources for Internationalization of Higher Education Institutions in India), which is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. As per the result of Best College Survey-2022, conducted by India Today MDRA, our Department has been ranked as ‘The Best Government Funded College in Social Work in Academic excellence in India’, ‘The Best Government Funded College in Social Work in Personality and leadership development in India’. We have also been ranked as ‘The Best Government Funded College in Social Work in Career Progression & Placement’ and also as ‘The Best College of Social Work in Northern India’. As per the ranking conducted by Outlook - ICARE 2022, the Department has ranked high on various parameters such as ‘The Best College in India in Academic Research Excellence’.

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All the students who have been admitted to Department of Social Work, under third list, are hereby informed that the classes for the first semester have started from 11th September, 2023. You all are advised to get the physical verification of the documents at the office as early as possible and join the ongoing classes. All concerned may kindly note.

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To all the candidates who have applied to Department of Social Work PhD programme and have registered for the PhD admissions 2023. This is to inform you all that the interviews for the PhD admissions are going to be conducted from 12th September to 15th September, 2023. All of you are advised to take note of the following information:

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  • The candidates must also submit six hard copies of their proposal on or before their interviews.

All concerned may kindly note. Any queries and concerns can be addressed to the following mail ID [email protected] And on the contact number of the Nodal Officer, PhD admissions, Dr. Pushpanjali Jha 9810845290

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All the students who have been admitted to the M.A. Social Work Programme of Department of Social Work, University of Delhi may kindly note that there is following update in the schedule of the beginning of the academic session of MA Social Work programme.

  • The academic session of the MA Social Work programme will begin from 11th September, 2023.

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PhD Social Work is a long term doctorate course in Social Work. This course is exceptionally intended for experts for headway in their calling and in their professions. This is a research-based course where the candidates for the most part work in a particular region. They direct their own research on the issues living in our general public.

The course typically covers points like Quantitative Logical Strategies, Study of Research Techniques in Social and Conduct Science, Coordinating Public Approach Issues, Results into Social Work Research, Doctoral Showing Practicum, and Paper heading. Candidates settling on the course ought to have an energy for research and seek to introduce at gatherings or distribute their discoveries in regarded diaries The span of the program shifts relying on the foundation. The base term is 2-3 years from the date of enlistment and the greatest is 5-6 years. The base qualification is a master’s certification in Social Work from a perceived school or college or its identical test.

PhD Social Work: Key Highlights

• Full-Structure : Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work • Length : 3-6 years. • Least Qualification : Post Graduation/M.Phil in the applicable field. • Confirmation Interaction : Selection test/Legitimacy based • Top Placement tests : Joint CSIR UGC NET, CSIR JRF through Door, SLETs, University Research Fitness Tests. • Top Organizations : TISS, Delhi University, Madra School of Social Work, Loyola School, Christ University, and so on. • Normal Course Charges : INR 1,000 – INR 2 Lacs. • Distance Education : Accessible • Distance Education Foundations : IGNOU, Christ University, Venkateshwara Open University, and so forth. • Work Jobs : Speaker and Teacher, Social and Local area Administration Director, School and Profession Advisor, Social and Human Help Colleague, Wellbeing Instructor and Local area Wellbeing Workers, Educators and Researchers, and so on. • Normal Yearly Compensation : INR 4.5 LPA • Top Spotters : Educational Establishments, Human Administrations Industry, Distributing Houses, Papers, Magazines, Philosophical Diaries, Research Organizations, Consultancy Administrations, Law offices, and so forth.

PhD Social Work confirmations are finished based on the candidate’s presentation in an important entry test, trailed by a series of guiding. Foundations likewise offer direct admission to candidates who have work insight of 5 least years in the field of social work. The typical educational expense charged for PhD Social Work programs in India ranges between INR 1,000 to INR 2,00,000. A portion of the top universities and foundations which give admission to PhD Social Work are as per the following:

One can likewise seek after a PhD through distance learning programs. Establishments like Madras School of Social Work, IGNOU, and so forth offer distance learning in PhD Social Work. IGNOU is particularly known for distance learning education just and furthermore stands best in this field. Distance Learning PhD addresses the issues of students who can’t go to nearby classes. In any case, they have less worth when contrasted with Full-time PhD. The course expenses for distance education goes from INR 16,000 to INR 60,000. Such postgraduates can work as a Teacher/Teacher, Social and Local area Administration Supervisor, School, and Profession Instructor, Social and Human Help Right hand, and so forth. The typical compensation of the candidates in this field is around INR 4,50,000 for every annum.

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Some of the major highlights of PhD Social Work along with the duration, eligibility, admission process, course fee are given below:

PhD Social Work: What is it About?

PhD Social Work is an immense field of study. Hardly any fundamental focuses about the course have been referenced beneath for a superior comprehension:

• PhD Social Work is a research-based course of 2-3 years however it might reach out up to 4-6 years relying upon the work the candidates put on their exposition.

• The candidates chasing after the course should pick an area of specialization to direct legitimate research. The research will be founded on this present reality issues influencing our general public.

• The course will cover everything from individual case the board or administration conveyance practices to human help framework change.

• The point of the PhD course is to foster pioneers who will propel the act of social work through research or by teaching others.

• The establishments offer exceptionally restricted seats for PhD courses, and hence they are normally supported by the public authority or by the foundation through grants.

• The students figure out how to find and use both the quantitative and subjective information to comprehend and convey about human experience and to go with additional educated choices.

Why study PhD Social Work?

Prospective researchers, teachers, or researchers, in social work commonly go for social work PhD programs due to the accompanying reasons:

• PhD Social Work course shows various administrations expected to help destitute individuals and developed and to grow their government assistance.

• Social Work is both a specialist and insightful course whose locale of study is anticipated upgrading the individual fulfillment of an individual, gathering, or local area having a spot with a more fragile section.

• PhD Social Work trains people who are currently working or need to work in the Turn of events and Government assistance sections.

• PhD assists a candidate with turning into a Social Worker and act in various limits. Social workers perform intercessions by strategy, research, direct practice, local area sorting out, and educating.

• PhD is particularly for the people who need to place in several years more as a student. Individuals who need to look for a vocation as a school teacher or researcher in a field can sign up for any of the universities or establishments offering a doctor of reasoning degree.

PhD Social Work Admission Process

• Affirmation in a large portion of the schools/colleges depends on the Selection test led by the university. The test is additionally trailed by an individual meeting including profile evaluation, research work/proposition, and work insight.

• Scarcely any colleges/schools, rather than leading a selection test, additionally call the candidates straightforwardly for the meeting based on marks acquired in the passing assessment.

• The distance learning establishments like IGNOU concede students in view of the selection test known as IGNOU OPENMAT. The applications for the equivalent are accessible two times per year for each course. Candidates can decide to apply as indicated by their accommodation.

Merit-Based Admission

• Schools like the University of Madras, Madras School of Social Work, and so on direct affirmation in view of legitimacy i.e, the imprints scored in the master’s certification programs.

• Likewise according to the UGC Guidelines 2016, the individuals who have qualified UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR NET/SLET/Door/educator cooperation holder (KSET, SET, and so forth) or have passed M.Phil Program will be excluded from the Placement test. These candidates ought to take just a Research Expertise Evaluation Test alongside their Own Meeting.

Entrance Based Admission

A portion of the top organizations like TISS Mumbai, Delhi University, Loyola School, and Christ University offer confirmation based on Entry Tests. The tests are typically led at the university level or they select based on State/Public Level Placement tests. Here are the means of the affirmation cycle through passageways.

• Stage 1: The candidates should apply for the placement test by topping off the application structure, transferring the records, and paying the application expenses.

• Stage 2: The candidates can download the concede card and sit in the placement test.

• Stage 3: The outcomes will be announced and the organizations tolerating the specific test will deliver their cut-off list.

• Stage 4: Candidates who tidied the cut-up, can apply to the establishments.

• Stage 5: The foundation will call the candidate for an individual meeting.

• Stage 6: Candidates who had the option to clear the meeting, can select after archive confirmation.

PhD Social Work Eligibility

The candidates taking affirmation in PhD Social Work ought to satisfy the base qualification rules, that incorporates:

• A Master’s certificate in Social Work is expected to acquire admission to a doctoral program. In certain subjects, completing a Masters in Way of thinking (M.Phil.) is an essential to begin PhD

• M.Phil students will likewise be absolved from the placement tests.

• For a few esteemed Colleges, a candidate is expected to qualify the all India level assessment, for example, ‘Public Qualification Test for Lectureship (NET) led by University Awards Commission.

PhD Social Work Entrance Exams

Research placement tests are being led by different schools/colleges in India for PhD Social Work. Students are conceded affirmation in light of the score got in the placement tests or qualifying test, trailed by a meeting. Dates of certain colleges are as per the following:

• UGC NET : Public Testing Organization for the Chamber of Logical and Modern Research (CSIR) will lead UGC NET after June to decide the qualification for Junior Research Association (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/Partner Residency’ in Indian colleges and universities.

• TISS RAT : The Research Inclination Test, led by the Goodbye Establishment of Social Sciences – TISS, Mumbai, for entrance into all the 4 TISS grounds.

• DUET : The placement test led by Delhi University mid-year, for affirmation in PG and Research programs.

• Loyola School PhD Test : The Research Affirmation Test directed by Loyola School, Chennai in the long stretch of July.

• Christ University PhD Test : The Research Affirmation Test directed by Christ University, Bangalore in the long stretch of June.

How to prepare for PhD Social Work entrance exams?

To begin the groundwork for PhD Social Work placement test, the candidates ought to know about the schedule and the test example and afterward plan as indicated by it.

• Exam Pattern : Different colleges have different test designs yet the most widely recognized one has been partitioned into two papers i,e. Paper 1 and 2. The schedule of paper 1 is normal for every one of the subjects while Paper 2 prospectus will be founded regarding the matter that the candidate picks.

• Significant Subjects : The prospectus might vary for different tests however knowing the normal point that is generally included for PhD Social Work tests might assist the candidates with planning for different tests. A portion of the normal subjects are:

How to get admission in a top PhD Social Work College?

To get affirmation in top PhD Social Work schools, the accompanying focuses should be remembered:

• You can get a spot in a decent school/establishment in the event that your passing assessment scores are outstanding.

• Likewise, your exhibition in selection tests, led by various colleges or state/public bodies, ought to be sufficient to clear the shorts.

• General Inclination, General English, General Mindfulness, and topic information is fundamental.

• Solid scholarly foundation, research work, and expert work experience help in getting the seat in an eminent establishment.

• Monitor qualification, course cut-off, the application cycle, application cutoff time, application charge, and different updates in papers, official sites, educational magazines, and so forth with the goal that you miss no school offering PhD Social Work.

• Selection test planning ought to be begun as soon as conceivable so you have sufficient opportunity to clean your overall information and quantitative abilities.

• Practice as many papers and inquiries to increment time usage abilities during selection tests.

PhD Social Work Top Colleges

Listed below are some of the top institutes offering the course in the country with the corresponding locations and fees charged by them.

College Comparison

A comparison of the top colleges offering PhD Social Work has been mentioned in the table below. The comparison has been done on the basis of ranking, course fees, eligibility, admission process, and salary.

PhD Social Work Distance Learning

Countless students consistently proceed PhD through distance education. A portion of the top choices are IGNOU, Christ University, and so on.

• The base PhD course length from distance is 3 years and the greatest term is 6 years.

• To seek after a PhD from a good ways, the qualification and the confirmation measures are something very similar

• Confirmation is proposed to students based on merit.

• There is no age limit set for the wannabes anxious to seek after this course from distance.

• IGNOU is one of the prestigious organizations offering distance learning education in different courses including PhD Social Work. It has been assisting the working experts to go on with their education alongside having some work, starting around 1985. They generally direct web-based classes and continue to send the review material routinely. Classified beneath are a portion of the colleges offering PhD Social Work Distance Education.

PhD Social Work Syllabus

The program contains both course and research work; how much coursework one ought to go through relies upon the candidates’ previous foundation and the research one is taken part in. Essentially, the program incorporates:

• Coursework

• Instructional method

• Qualifying Assessment

• Readiness of Research Proposition

• Proposition Work

The PhD Social Work course prospectus depends on the educational program followed by schools/colleges in India. The schedule may marginally vary in view of the colleges.

PhD Social Work Books

Candidates can refer to the following renowned books for the preparation of PhD Social Work:

Course Comparison

PhD Social Work vs PhD Sociology Both these courses are of 3-6 years, but PhD Sociology is different from PhD Social Work on the basis of its purpose, course structure, job prospects, salary, etc, as shown below in the following table.

PhD Social Work Job Profiles & Career Prospects

The field of social work has over various calling decisions. It totally depends upon the area the candidate needs to work. The positions are generally in the region where the need of progression and improvement is significantly required.

• They can work as government delegates and work to further develop society. Such positions could integrate perceiving issues at full scale and small levels and finding deals with any consequences regarding address them. The issues consolidate dejection, subjugation, physical and mental prosperity issues, and family issues.

• The graduated class can in like manner work for NGOs and work to settle a specific issue.

• They can work for exclusive organizations. The exclusive organizations regularly enlist such graduated class to manage their CSR programs.

• They can deal with liabilities as an Instructor/Educator, Social and Neighborhood, Researchers, Social Protester, Writer/Manager, Reporter, Philosophical Journalist,Scientist, etc. A piece of the gig decisions open to PhD Social Work are referred to underneath close by the portrayal and pay.

PhD Social Work Scope

• The working region for social workers is exceptionally tremendous. They work with populaces from recently brought into the world to older individuals. They serve their administrations to people, families, and networks.

• The social worker can work in various regions like Medical clinics, Facilities, Wellbeing Industry, Education Area, NGOs, Basic liberties Offices, Advanced Age Homes, Debacle The board Divisions, and so forth.

• These days the social consideration communities are opening consistently at different spots, hence the interest for social workers is likewise expanding. The PhD holders can get utilized where the requirement for a youngster and family social worker is required.

• Social Workers can likewise secure position open doors in global associations like UNICEF, UNESCO, WHO, and different associations with comparative working techniques. These associations search for social workers for their tasks and formative activities and they additionally compensate fairly for social workers.

• With respect to government occupations, experts in the field of social work can secure position valuable open doors in government local area improvement projects. Government associations in India extend open positions to social workers in ancestral government assistance, ladies government assistance, and kid government assistance programs and these experts can secure position valuable open doors in other government area associations also.

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1. introduction.

1.1 Doctoral Fellowships are awarded to selected Indian scholars, who are registered for Ph.D. in UGC recognized universities / deemed universities, institutes of national importance, ICSSR research institutes and colleges having approved Ph.D. programme with requisite infrastructure as defined by MoE / UGC to pursue and complete their doctoral research in any social science discipline.

1.2   The broad disciplines of study within the domain of social sciences identified by ICSSR are:​

(1) Economics / Development Studies (2) Management (3) Commerce (4) Sociology (5) Social Work (6) Social Anthropology (7) Cultural Studies (8) Sanskrit Studies (9) Socio-Philosophical Studies (10) Sociolinguistics (11) Gender Studies (12) Health Studies (13) Political Science (14) International Relations/Geopolitics (15) Public Administration (16) Diaspora Studies (17) National Security and Strategic Studies (18) Education (19) Social Psychology (20) Legal Studies (21) Social Geography (22) Environmental Studies (23) Modern Social History (24) Media Studies (25) Library Science (26) Language Studies

Note : Support may also be provided to persons belonging to a discipline other than the ones mentioned above provided he/she is interested in and has in the opinion of the ICSSR the necessary competence to conduct research in social sciences or social aspects of other sciences. Projects that span across disciplinary boundaries also fall within the areas of the Council’s interests.

1.3 . Categories of Doctoral Fellowship

ICSSR is providing Doctoral Fellowships under its three ‘Centrally-Administered Doctoral Fellowship Schemes’ and ‘Institutional Doctoral Fellowship Scheme’ in accordance with the prescribed guidelines. In case of Centrally-Administered schemes, the fellowships are awarded and monitored directly by ICSSR and the concerned doctoral fellows are affiliated to a university or college. Under the Institutional Fellowship Scheme, the doctoral fellows are affiliated to and monitored by an ICSSR sponsored / recognized research institute. The scholar can avail anyone of the fellowships under the following categories:

A. Centrally Administered Full-Term Doctoral Fellowship

B. Institutional Full-Term Doctoral Fellowship (administered by the ICSSR research institutes)

C. Centrally Administered Short-Term Doctoral Fellowship

D. Centrally Administered Contingency Grant

2. Eligibility

A) Centrally Administered Full-Term Doctoral Fellowship

2.1 The candidate must have a confirmed Ph.D. registration (Research Advisory Committee (RAC) approved) at any of the institutions mentioned at 1.1. It includes the requirements of clearance of Research Entrance Test (RET); The Ph.D. topic must have been confirmed.

2.2 The candidate must not be more than 40 years of age on the last date of application. There shall be an age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/OBC-(NCL) candidates & Persons with benchmark disability (PWD).

2.3 The candidate must have secured a minimum 45% marks in Graduation and 55% in Post-Graduation or equivalent grades in any social science disciplines. Five per cent (5%) relaxation of marks will be given to SC/ST/ OBC-(NCL) candidates & Persons with benchmark Disability (PwD). The submission of marks sheets, particularly of Graduation and Post-Graduation are mandatory otherwise the candidate shall be considered as Not Eligible.

2.4 NET will carry weightage in the assessment of research proposal. But NET qualification is not mandatory for eligibility purposes. However, the submission of the NET Certificate is mandatory to secure weightage in assessment.

2.5 Candidates who have already availed UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) / Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) / Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) / ICSSR / ICAR / CSIR / ICPR / ICMR / ICHR / Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Foundation Fund Fellowship (JNMF) or any such major doctoral fellowship are not eligible to apply. Candidates drawing UGC Non-NET Fellowship are eligible.

B)   Institutional Full-Term Doctoral Fellowship

All the conditions of the Centrally Administered Doctoral Fellowship (2.1 to 2.5) shall apply to this category also and the fellowship shall be administered through the ICSSR research institutes.

C) Centrally Administered   Short-Term Fellowship

2.7 All the conditions of the Centrally Administered Doctoral Fellowship (2.1 to 2.5) shall apply and, in addition, the candidate should have completed at least two years of research work for Ph.D degree at any of the institutions mentioned at 1.1 above.

D) Centrally Administered   Contingency Grant

2.8 Under this scheme, a one-time grant is awarded to a registered Ph.D scholar at any of the institutions mentioned at 1.1 above, who is at an advanced stage of his/her research work. The candidate meeting all conditions of the Centrally Administered Doctoral Fellowship (2.1 to 2.5) is eligible to apply for Contingency Grant for the purposes of field trip, stationery and computer consumable related expenses.

3. How to Apply

3.1 Applications will be invited through open advertisement on ICSSR website and its social media platforms and should be received before the deadline mentioned in the advertisement.

3.2.1 The candidates shall submit an online application which includes the Research Proposal Format, namely, ‘Section IV: Details of Research Proposal’ given in the Application Form. The proposal must be submitted in the given proforma along with the attachments mentioned in the application form.

3.2.2 They are also required to submit the hard copies of their application and annexures, duly forwarded by the Competent Authorities of the affiliating university/college/institute, within 10 days of the prescribed last date of online submission.

3.2.3 In case, the hard copy of application is not received within 10 days of asking, the candidature of applicants shall be treated as withdrawn/cancelled.

3.3 The Research Proposal should be either in English or Hindi.

3.4 One applicant can apply only once under a particular Doctoral Fellowship scheme. However, he / she can apply separately for another scheme.

B. Institutional Doctoral Full-Term Fellowship

3.5 The applicants seeking consideration under Institutional Doctoral Fellowship scheme must apply at the respective ICSSR research institute against their Call for Applications for Institutional Doctoral Fellowship in the prescribed format along with the annexures within the given deadline.

3.6 The ICSSR research institutes are required to follow the guidelines of the ICSSR Centrally Administered Doctoral Fellowship. The institutes must send the applications of their short-listed candidates to ICSSR for evaluation by ICSSR Expert Committee(s) within the specified timeline.

C) Centrally Administered Short-Term Doctoral Fellowship 

D) Centrally Administered Contingency Grant

3.7 The Application procedure for both of the schemes mentioned at C and D above shall also be the same as per the conditions at Clauses 3.1 to 3.4

4. Procedure for Award

4.1 Applications are scrutinized and short-listed.

4.2 Expert Committee(s) give their assessment, in terms of grades and scores.  Based on the assessment of Expert Committee(s), subject-wise merit lists are prepared for award of fellowship with the approval of the competent authority.

4.3 In case ICSSR feels the need, it may invite any short-listed applicant for presentation before an Expert Committee of ICSSR.

4.4 The recommendations of the Expert Committee(s) are placed before the requisite Committee(s) of ICSSR for their consent / approval.

4.5 The Subject-wise merit lists of selected candidates of Centrally-Administered Doctoral Fellowships are placed on the ICSSR website, normally within four to six months.

4.6 Only the selected candidates and their affiliating universities are informed individually through Award letter.

B) Institutional Doctoral Full-Term Fellowship

4.7 The ICSSR research institutes are required to follow the rules of the ICSSR Centrally Administered Doctoral Fellowship. The institutes are required to send, within the specified timeline, the applications of their short-listed candidates to ICSSR for evaluation by ICSSR Expert Committee(s).

4.8 The institutes shall inform the selected candidates individually through their Award letters.

C) Centrally Administered Short-Term Doctoral Fellowship

4.9 The procedure of award of these fellowships shall be same as per the conditions at Clauses 4.1 to 4. 6

5. Duration and Value

5.1 The duration of the fellowship is strictly for two years or till the date of Ph.D submission at the university, whichever is earlier.

5.2 The value of the fellowship is Rs.20,000/- p.m. and contingency grant is Rs.20,000 /- p.a.

5.3 Doctoral Fellow should be a full-time bonafide Ph. D student at the affiliating university throughout the duration of fellowship tenure.

5.4 The duration and value of fellowship will be the same as mentioned under the Centrally Administered Full-Term Doctoral Fellowship. (5.1 to 5.3)

C) Short-Term Doctoral Fellowship

5.5 The duration of the Short-Term Doctoral Fellowship is strictly for six months or till the date of Ph.D. submission at the university, whichever is earlier.

5.6 The value of fellowship is Rs.20,000/- per month plus contingency grant of Rs.10,000 /- for the six-month duration of the Fellowship.

D) Contingency Grant

5.7 This scheme provides for a consolidated grant for meeting the contingency expenses of Ph.D., not exceeding Rs.62,500/-, that are incurred during the period of joining the fellowship and date of submission of thesis at the university.

6. Joining and Release of Fellowship

6.1 The scholar must join the fellowship within two weeks of the date of the award letter by submitting the prescribed documents to ICSSR.

6.2 The sanction of the fellowship will be issued initially for a period of one year, effective from the date of joining of the Fellowship. The renewal of the Fellowship for the subsequent year shall be subject to the receipt of satisfactory Annual Progress Report and Statement of Expenditure for the entire fellowship grant released for first year.

6.3 The first-year fellowship and contingency grant will be released in two equal instalments. The first instalment will be released after receiving the documents prescribed in the Award letter along with the Grant-in-aid-Bill (GIB) and Registration Mandate Form of PFMS Account of those affiliating / administering institutions, which have not linked their accounts to PFMS for ICSSR grant. The second instalment shall be released after receiving a satisfactory Six-Monthly Progress Report in the prescribed format along with Statement of Expenditure.

6.4 The second-year fellowship grant will be released in three instalments:

6.4.1 The first instalment of second year will be released on receiving the Grant-in-Aid Bill (GIB).

6.4.2 The second instalment will be released on receipt of satisfactory First Six-Monthly Progress report of the Second Year in the prescribed format along with Statement of Expenditure.

6.4.3 The third and final instalment will be released on receipt of a Thesis Submission Certificate issued by the Controller of Examination/Competent Authority of the University, a summary in 3000 to 4000 words along with the audited Statement of Accounts and Utilization Certificate for the admissible grant (in GFR 12A Form).

6.5 The Statement of Accounts and Utilization certificate should be signed by the Finance Officer / Registrar / Principal / Director in case the accounts of the institution are audited by the CAG/AG. Otherwise, they need to be signed both by the competent authority of the affiliating institution along with the chartered accountant.

6.6 The requisite documents at every stage should be submitted within the prescribed time frame.

6.7 Same as mentioned under the Centrally Administered Doctoral Fellowship. (6.1 to 6.6)

C) Centrally Administered Short-Term Doctoral Fellowship and

6.8 The Short-Term Fellowship and Contingency Grant are released in two instalments. The first instalment of upto 70% is released on receipt of the documents prescribed in the Award letter along with the grant-in-aid bill (GIB) and Registration Mandate Form of PFMS Account of concerned affiliating / administering institution. The second and final instalment of the admissible grant shall be released after receiving a Thesis Submission Certificate issued by the Controller of Examination/Competent Authority of the University, a summary in 3000 to 4000 words along with the audited Statement of Accounts with Utilization Certificate (in GFR-12A Form) for the admissible amount duly signed by the competent authority of the affiliating institution.

6.9 The Statement of Accounts and Utilization Certificate will be signed by the Finance Officer / Registrar / Director in case the accounts of the Institution are audited by the CAG/AG. Otherwise, they need to be signed by the competent authority of the affiliating institution along with a chartered accountant.

7. Monitoring of Fellowship

7.1. Regular monitoring of Fellowship is done on the basis of Six Monthly and Annual Progress Report in the prescribed format submitted by the scholar and duly forwarded by the supervisor.

7.2. The fellowship may be discontinued / terminated if research progress is found to be unsatisfactory or any ICSSR rules are violated or the research topic is changed without the permission of ICSSR.

7.3 The ICSSR may ask for annual presentation / mid-term appraisal of the research work.

7.4 In cases of delayed Progress Reports the scholar will be required to give the justification of the delay on which the final decision shall be taken by ICSSR. The scholar may be asked to furnish an Undertaking specifying the date of Ph.D. submission to ICSSR.

7.5 During the course of the fellowship, the scholars are required to publish at least two research papers in reputed journals preferably in SCOPUS / UGC CARE journals and / or edited books by reputed publishers, on the theme of the research undertaken and submit a copy of these to ICSSR.

7.6 The scholars must acknowledge ICSSR while getting their research paper published.

7.7. Same as mentioned under the Centrally Administered Doctoral Fellowship.

C) Centrally Administered Short-Term Doctoral Fellowship and D) Centrally-Administered Contingency Grant

7.8. The fellowship may be discontinued / terminated if any of the ICSSR rules are violated or the research topic is changed without the permission of ICSSR.

8. Completion of the Fellowship

A)   Centrally Administered Full-Term Doctoral Fellowship

8.1 If a fellow leaves the fellowship before its full-term, he/she has to inform ICSSR in advance.

8.1.1 The scholar shall be permitted to retain the grant released from date of Joining till the date of leaving / discontinuing the ICSSR fellowship subject to submission of the following:

(i) An updated Progress Report for the said period duly forwarded by the Supervisor.

(ii) An Undertaking to submit a Thesis Submission Certificate within a reasonable time on a Non-Judicial stamp paper of Rs. 100/- (in prescribed format).

(iii) Statement of Accounts and Utilization Certificate (in GFR-12 A form) for the admissible amount.

(iv) Refund of the unspent balance, if any, the payment may be made by sending a cheque/ DD in favour of ICSSR, New Delhi or through PFMS /RTGS.

8.1.2 In such cases, the ICSSR may consider to pay contingency grant subsequent to submission of thesis to ICSSR.

8.1.3 In other cases, the scholar can leave the fellowship by refunding the entire amount already released by the ICSSR.

8.1.4 The scholars leaving the fellowship before completion of their fellowship tenure without informing ICSSR shall be required to refund the entire amount of fellowship released with penalty/penal interest.

8.2 The fellows are required to submit a Ph D Thesis Submission Certificate issued by the Controller of Examinations/Competent Authority immediately after submission of the Ph D Thesis to the University for award of the Ph D Degree, failing which the fellow has to refund the amount of fellowship to the ICSSR.

8.3 If, as a special case, a scholar remains on leave due to maternity / medical / extra ordinary circumstances (not exceeding six months) with due approval by the ICSSR, the tenure of fellowship shall be deferred by that period but the total amount of fellowship sanctioned shall not exceed 24 months.

8.4 Again, as a special case, a scholar can avail a foreign fellowship and re-join ICSSR Fellowship on return with due approval by the ICSSR, the tenure of fellowship may be deferred by that period.

8. 5 After the thesis is submitted to the concerned university, the scholar must submit the following to ICSSR at the earliest within a year:

(i) A Ph D Thesis Submission Certificate issued by the Controller of Examinations/Competent Authority immediately after submission of the Ph D Thesis to the University for award of the Ph D Degree along with a copy of summary (in 3000 to 4000 words and research papers published.

(ii) The audited Statement of Account and Utilization Certificate (in GFR-12A Form) for the admissible grant as per clause 6.5 and 6.9.

8.6 ICSSR gets every report checked for plagiarism and the Similarity Report is also generated. As a policy, ICSSR does not accept contents beyond 10 percent on Similarity Index. Scholars are required to get their final report checked on their own for Similarity Index and attach a report of the same at the time of submission.

8.7. Same as mentioned under the Centrally Administered Full-Term Doctoral Fellowship including the conditions mentioned in the Clauses 8.1 to 8.6. Further, the concerned research institute must submit the Thesis Submission Certificate and other prescribed documents to ICSSR well in time.

8.8. Same as mentioned under the Centrally Administered Full-Term Doctoral Fellowship including the conditions mentioned in the Clauses 8.1 to 8.6.

9. Expectation from the Affiliating Institution  

9.1 The affiliating institution is required to provide the requisite research infrastructure to the scholar and maintain proper accounts.

9.2 The affiliating institution is required to give a Forwarding letter in the prescribed format contained in the Application Form to administer and manage the ICSSR fellowship grant.

9.3 The affiliating institution shall open / maintain a dedicated bank account for ICSSR grant (Scheme Code 0877) that is duly registered at PFMS portal for release of the Doctoral Fellowship Grant without any delay.

9.4 The affiliating institution is expected to immediately release the sanctioned fellowship grant released by ICSSR to the scholar.

9.5 The affiliating institution is expected to ensure a Thesis Submission Certificate and audited Statement of Accounts and Utilization Certificate with respect to admissible grant, (in the prescribed GFR- 12A) duly certified by the Competent authority including the refund of any unspent balance within one year.

9.6 In case a scholar leaves / discontinues his fellowship before completion of fellowship tenure, the affiliating institution shall inform ICSSR within 15 days and settle the accounts including the refund of any unspent balance within three months.

10. Other Conditions

10.1. The ICSSR will follow the ceiling imposed by the UGC on number of doctoral supervisions under a particular category of guide (Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor).

10.2. The Doctoral Fellows must stay and work full time at the affiliating university / institute. However, they may go on field work with the express approval of their supervisor but for rest of the period, they must continue to work at the concerned university / institute and follow their rules.

10.3. The Fellow shall not accept or hold any appointment (paid or otherwise) or receive any emoluments, salary, stipend etc., from any other source during the tenure of the award of fellowship. However, a fellow may undertake teaching assignments of not more than six hours a week.

10.4 The tenure of fellowship is strictly for two years. Any extension can be granted under exceptional circumstances without any additional financial implications to ICSSR. The ICSSR reserves the right to determine exceptional circumstances.

10.5 The contingency grant may be utilized for books, stationery, computer consumable costs and field work expenses related to the research work.

10.6 The ICSSR reserves the first right to publish the Ph.D thesis funded by it, provided the work is recommended for publication by the ICSSR expert(s).

10.7 Defaulters of any previous ICSSR fellowship / project / grant will not be eligible for consideration until the applicant obtains the clearance from the concerned administrative division.

10.8. A fellow is not entitled for same type of fellowship more than once.

10.9 While accepting Doctoral fellowships from the ICSSR, a fellow should not accept job or any other fellowship from any other university / institute. However, ICSSR, shall encourage and support the ICSSR fellowship awardees getting prestigious foreign fellowships. Therefore, they shall be permitted to re-join their fellowships after their return from abroad as special cases, provided they had sought prior approvals.

10.10 During the tenure of fellowship, the fellow will be governed by the rules of the affiliating/ administering institution in all matters including drawls of TA, attendance, holidays/leave and contingency grant, etc.

10.11 The selected fellows are expected to do full-time research in India. They could, however, undertake data collection outside India, if warranted by the needs of the proposal. For this, they are required to apply separately for consideration under the Data Collection Scheme of the International Collaboration Division of ICSSR. However, ICSSR will not be bound to support such data collection from abroad and the decision of the ICSSR will be final. In either case, the completion of study should not be consequent upon such data collection support.

10.12 The scholar should not have been subjected to any disciplinary / legal action / proceedings/ financial penalties in his/her research career.

10.13 Application submitted against a Call will not be considered for the subsequent Calls on its own.

10.14 ICSSR reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason. It is also not responsible for any postal delay / loss.

10.15 Incomplete applications / applications not accompanied by its hard copy when asked by ICSSR shall not be considered for fellowship.

10.16 No queries regarding the awards will be entertained by the ICSSR secretariat until the final declaration of results which will be placed on ICSSR website.

10.17 The final authority for the interpretation of the guidelines or any such issue is vested with the ICSSR.

Research Proposal Format

The complete format for research proposal consisting of the following contents/sections is a part of the Application Form, namely, Section IV: Details of Research Proposal.

In all, the research proposal shall be in about 3,000 words comprising of the following sections:

i.   Title of the Research Proposal: The research proposal should have a clear, meaningful and confirmed topic reflecting the scope of the study.

ii. Abstract of the research proposal should be summarized (in about 300 words).

iii. Introduction: The introduction should clearly state the research problem to be investigated in the light of its theoretical and/or empirical context in the relevant area. The proposal should include a statement on the relevance of the study and the anticipated outcomes (in about 300 words).

iv.Review of Literature: (National and International): A Survey should have been undertaken involving at least 20 major research literature related to the theme of study under investigation and their list must be given in this section (in about 400 words).

v. Identification of Research Gaps:  The scholar should summarize the current status of research in the area and major findings, including the researcher’s own work in the area. Existing empirical findings may also be discussed. The overview should clearly demonstrate the inadequacies/ gaps in the existing findings or approaches and its relevance (in about 200-300 words). 

vi.   Objectives of the Study: The general aim of the study alongwith the specific objectives to be accomplished should be clearly stated while providing a rationale of the proposed study in the present context (in about 100-150 words).

vii. Research Questions or Hypotheses: Given the conceptual framework and the specification of dimension, the specific questions to be answered through the proposed research should be sharply formulated. In case of an explanatory research design, specification of variables and positing of relationship among them through specific hypotheses must form a part of the research proposal (in about 250-300 words).

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ix.   Innovation/Pathbreaking aspect of the research: Here, the emphasis should be laid to spell out the innovativeness in approach and novel concepts that have been envisaged in the study (in about 150-200 words). 

x.    Proposed Outcomes of the Study:  A brief note on the proposed plan of publications, during the course of research and after its completion, must be provided, in that, the section should enlist the proposed outputs from the study in terms of publications in the form of research papers / articles in journals, particularly Scopus/ UGC’s Care-listed journals, books, monographs, etc.) (in about 150 words).

xi.   New Data to be Generated:  A note on deficiencies/inadequacies found in the existing data and description of the new data to be generated for the proposed research (in about 100 words).

xii. Expected Contribution of the Study: A concise note needs to be given on the significant contributions the research work is expected to make to the theory and methodology on the subject as well as its practical importance to the society and its implications for policy-making (in about 300 words).

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PhD Social Work Jobs, Scope, Salary in India

Surobhi Chatterjee

Updated on - Jan 4, 2023

PhD Social Work jobs are available for graduates in a wider and diverse variety of roles. Graduates will have job opportunities in both the private and public sectors. The career options are very wide and diverse, due to the flexibility of the coursework that the students obtain. Some of the PhD Social Work job lists include Social Worker, Furniture Designer, etc. 

Career Prospects and Job Scope for a PhD Social Work Graduate

Jobs for PhD Social Work graduates are available to students at ease. Students can explore various career paths based on the specialization chosen them. The PhD Social Work scope of work for a postgraduate is comprehensive and varies over a large number of working areas and sectors. The PhD Social Work course aims to introduce students to all the aspects of society and community management. Listed below are some of the popular PhD Social Work jobs that are undertaken by postgraduates:

  • Social and Community Service Managers
  • School and Career Counselors
  • Social and Human Service Assistants
  • Health Educators and Community Health Workers
  • Researchers
  • Clinical Social Workers

Areas of Recruitment for PhD Social Work

There is a large scope of PhD Social Work jobs for graduates in private and public sectors. The future of PhD Social Work is promising, with reputable professional options and chances in practically every field. Some of the fields of recruiting for PhD Social Work graduates are listed below:

  • Educational Institutes
  • Human Services Industry
  • Publishing Houses
  • Philosophical Journals
  • Research Institutes
  • Consultancy Services

PhD Social Work Salary

As per Payscale, the average PhD Social Work job income in India is INR 2-8 LPA. The salary that an individual receives when they start a new job is influenced by a number of factors. Experience in the field, interpersonal skills, area of specialization, and knowledge in the area of specialization are some of the factors that influence income after PhD Social Work.

The placement opportunities provided by a college/university can have a significant impact on a graduate's salary pay. Both the government and the private sector provide PhD Social Work opportunities for good income positions. A table of salary packages for various job positions after PhD Social Work is provided below:

PhD Social Work Salary in India

The average PhD in Social Work salary in India for graduates is around INR 2-8 LPA [Source: PayScale]. The table below shows the salary breakdown of PhD Social Work graduates in India:

Source: Payscale

The table below contains the list of PhD Social Work jobs and their average salaries per annum:

PhD Social Work Salary Abroad

For students pursuing this course, salary abroad includes a wide range of opportunities. It is a hands-on course that provides students with the opportunity to excel their skills. The following is a list of salaries for PhD Social Work graduates working abroad:

Career Scope of PhD Social Work

Candidates after completing the PhD Social Work programme can pursue a variety of careers. After completing the course, students can either seek a job or pursue higher education. The PhD Social Work scope is rapidly expanding and will continue to do so in the near future. PhD Social Work graduates can work in a variety of fields in both the private and public sectors. 

Career Options after PhD Social Work

There are numerous opportunities and professional options available after completing  PhD Social Work. Students can pursue higher studies or pursue a job. It all depends on whether the student wants to work after finishing their PhD in Social Work or continue their education. Students can make decisions based on their skills and interests. Following are some of the most popular post-PhD Social Work career options:

  • Health Educators and Community Health Workers: Health educators are in charge of instilling healthy habits in their students. They are in charge of developing and implementing strategies to improve people's and communities' health. Community health professionals gather data and discuss health issues with members of certain populations or communities.
  • Researchers: In government or commercial businesses, as well as institutes, universities, and college departments, researchers are in charge of performing research.
  • Social and Human Service Assistants: Client services, including family support, are provided by social and human service assistants in a range of professions, including rehabilitation, psychology, and social work. They are responsible for assisting other professionals, such as social workers, as well as assisting clients in locating benefits or community services.
  • School and Career Counselors: School counselors are in charge of assisting students in developing social and intellectual skills and achieving academic success. Career counselors are responsible for assisting people in making career decisions by assisting them in developing skills or selecting a career or educational programme.
  • Social and Community Service Managers: Managers of social and community service programmes and organizations are in charge of coordinating and organizing them. They are in charge of supervising employees that deliver public social services.

Government Jobs for PhD Social Work Graduates

Soon after completing a PhD in Social Work, students are eligible to apply for various government jobs. According to Payscale, the average PhD Social Work job income in India is INR 2-8 LPA. In government organizations, some of the PhD Social Work employment roles include:

Private Jobs for PhD Social Work Graduates

PhD Social Work graduates can find various opportunities in the private sector. The average salary after PhD in Social Work is INR 2-8 LPA (Source: Payscale). Some of the private jobs for PhD Social Work graduates are listed below, along with their salaries:

Job Opportunities Abroad for PhD Social Work Graduates

PhD Social Work is one of the most popular degrees among Indian students who wish to study abroad. Not only is the PhD Social Work course curriculum good and aligned with the current Social needs of the world, but an PhD Social Work degree from abroad also gives students a good possibility of working and residing abroad.

Top Companies for PhD Social Work Graduates

Below is a list of the top organizations that hire PhD Social Work Graduates:

  • IRRI Education
  • World Bank Group
  • Indian School of Business
  • Walmart Global Tech India
  • Krea University

Best Countries for PhD Social Work Graduates

Below is the list of top countries offering the best PhD Social Work job opportunities to graduates:

  • New Zealand

Various Career Designations Abroad for PhD Social Work Graduates

Here is the list of exciting job roles that attract PhD Social Work graduates to work abroad:

  • Clinical Director
  • Director, Clinical Services
  • Executive Director
  • Geriatric Care Manager
  • Medical Social Worker
  • Program Director, Non-Profit
  • Project Coordinator
  • Middle School Teacher

Famous PhD Social Work Graduates

There are many Social Work graduates in the world who have become famous for their contributions. Some of such famous personalities are listed below:

  • Martin Short
  • Samuel L. Jackson
  • Alice Walker
  • Barbara Mikulski
  • Stedman Graham

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