CCJEF Faculty Embarks on One-Year Research Fellowship at JGU, New Delhi, India
University News
June 11, 2025
The College of Criminal Justice Education and Forensics (CCJEF) of Holy Angel University proudly announces the selection of Mr. Emanuel C. Manahan, Chairperson of the Criminology Program, as a Research Fellow under the esteemed Naveen Jindal Young Global Research Fellowship Program at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) in India.
Mr. Manahan was selected through a highly competitive international application process, which drew over 80 candidates from across the globe. Ultimately, only 37 scholars—including representatives from countries such as Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Indonesia, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Iraq, and the Philippines—were accepted into the program. This highlights the fellowship’s rigorous selection standards and its distinguished global reputation.
Commencing on June 9, 2025, the one-year fellowship, research fellows are expected to undertake original research aligned with their approved proposals. A key outcome of the program is the publication of research findings in SCOPUS- or Web of Science-indexed journals, ensuring high scholarly visibility and academic impact.
In addition to research work, Mr. Manahan is required to actively participate in national and international academic conferences organized by the university. He will also be involved in collaborative engagements with JGU faculty and students, including mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate learners and providing guidance on research initiatives related to criminal justice and allied fields.
Hosted by O.P. Jindal Global University—a recognized institution of excellence in interdisciplinary research—the Naveen Jindal Fellowship Program aims to cultivate a dynamic global community of emerging scholars committed to innovative and boundary-crossing academic work.
Mr. Manahan’s selection represents a significant academic achievement and highlights the growing international engagement of Holy Angel University, particularly in the disciplines of criminal justice education and forensic science. It also reinforces the University’s institutional commitment to research excellence, faculty development, and global academic collaboration.