Programmes at a glance
Pathways for every researcher
Explore all of Tholga’s mentoring and training offerings in one place. From your first mile in research to advanced writing bootcamps, this page is your quick reference guide to every programme we run—so you can find the right fit without digging through footnotes.
For Individual Researchers
First Mile
Duration: 1 year | For: 1st-year PhD scholars
A guided start to your research journey, helping you set up systems for literature collection, survey design, and early-stage writing so you don’t feel stranded in year one.
Read MoreEzhudhu Core
Duration: 1 year | For: 2nd-year PhD scholars
A year-long programme on academic writing fundamentals, focusing on grammar, syntax, clarity, and the 4Cs of writing. Build the skills to write with confidence and consistency.
Read MoreEzhudhu War Room
Duration: 2 days | For: Paper-ready scholars
A focused, two-day sprint to tackle procrastination and push forward your manuscript or thesis. Designed for concentrated writing, peer support, and real progress.
Read MoreJournal Selection Bootcamps
Duration: 1–2 days | For: All scholars preparing to publish
Learn how to identify the right journals for your work, weigh open access vs subscription, and avoid predatory traps—so your research finds its best home.
Research & Publication Ethics Bootcamps
Duration: 2–3 days | For: All scholars
Practical training on plagiarism, authorship, conflicts of interest, and responsible practices. Gain the confidence to publish with integrity.
Thesis Writing & Defence Preparation
Duration: 3–6 months | For: Year 3–4 PhD scholars
Support in structuring, writing, and defending your thesis, including mock defences and feedback on clarity and presentation.
Editorial Services
Duration: As needed | For: All scholars
Professional copyediting, formatting, and publication support for your manuscripts, theses, and journal articles—so your work meets international standards before submission.
Academic & Research Support Programs
Academic Writing Bootcamps
Hands-on, intensive sessions that focus on clarity, coherence, and correctness in scholarly writing. Participants leave with sharper skills and stronger drafts.
Journal Selection Bootcamps
Practical workshops that train researchers to identify the right journals, understand open access vs subscription, and avoid predatory traps.
Research & Publication Ethics Bootcamps
Intensive training on responsible research practices, authorship norms, plagiarism, conflicts of interest, and compliance with global standards. Designed to prepare researchers for real-world ethical challenges.
Copyediting & Editorial Services
Professional editing, formatting, and publication support for institutional outputs, including theses, reports, and journals. We also help establish editorial standards so teams can maintain consistency and quality.
Research & Publication Ethics Awareness
Institution-wide surveys, sensitisation sessions, and policy guidance to strengthen a culture of integrity. Goes beyond training individuals to building systems that promote ethical research practices across the institution.
Consulting on Research Capacity Building
Strategic guidance on improving publication output, building faculty capacity, and enhancing institutional rankings. We work with leadership teams to design systems that support sustainable research growth.