MANGALURU, JUNE 20, 2026: “Choosing to pursue doctoral research is a commitment to curiosity, perseverance, and the disciplined search for new knowledge. It is a decision to ask difficult questions, to challenge assumptions, and to contribute work that will stand up to scrutiny and, we hope, make a meaningful difference to society. We value that commitment deeply at Srinivas University, ” said Chancellor of Srinivas University (SU) Dr A Srinivas Rao.
Addressing the research scholars online on Saturday, Chancellor Dr Rao said that a doctoral thesis must advance knowledge, aim for clarity in your research question, methodological rigor, and honest, transparent reporting of results. Stating that originality matters, the Chancellor remarked that whether through novel theory, new methods, unique datasets, or fresh applications and even incremental advances, when carefully argued and well-evidenced, are valuable.
Exhorting the scholars to align scholarly excellence with societal needs, sustainable development, public health, technology for inclusion, cultural preservation, policy improvements, and industry innovation, the Chancellor stated that impact takes many forms: citations and subsequent research, policy influence, practical applications, or capacity building in communities. Plan for pathways to translate your findings beyond academic publication. “As Chancellor, I take pride in seeing our scholars shape rigorous, relevant, and ethical research agendas that will enhance Srinivas University’s academic profile and serve the communities we belong to,” the Chancellor added.
Speaking on the occasion, Director (Research and Innovation Council) Dr Praveen BM advised the scholars to uphold research integrity, ethical standards, and reproducibility and not to compromise on ethics for expediency.
“Doctoral study is a marathon, not a sprint. Build support networks, manage expectations, and communicate openly with your supervisors and the committee,” said Ph D Coordinator for English Dr Reena Ranjith. Advising the scholars to be prepared to present a clear problem statement, proposed methodology, expected contributions, and a realistic timeline, Dr Reena urged the Research Professors to help scholars refine scope and timelines early to avoid later pitfalls and encourage publication of parts of the work in reputed journals. 17 scholars from the Department of English participated in the Pre-DCM. Research Professors Dr Srinivas Vooradi, Dr Thungesh GM, Dr Ambika G Mallya and Dr Manjula KT, Dr Varadesh Hiragange were also present.
