The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is offering the Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF) for talented researchers.
The institute offers postdoctoral opportunities across almost all academic departments.
The Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship is intended for researchers who want to pursue advanced research and develop their academic careers.
Selected fellows will receive a consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹1,30,000. The amount consists of ₹70,000 from the Institute and a minimum of ₹60,000 faculty top-up from project funds.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Fellowship | Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF) |
| Institute | IIT Madras |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Eligibility | PhD degree holders within five years of PhD completion |
| Maximum Age | 32 years at the time of joining |
| Monthly Fellowship | ₹1,30,000 consolidated |
| Minimum Tenure | 2 years |
| Initial Appointment | 1 year, extendable based on performance |
| Application | Through a proposed IIT Madras faculty mentor |
| Selection | Departmental evaluation followed by Institute Selection Committee |
| Application Schedule | Selection is conducted throughout the year |
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a PhD degree and should apply within five years of completing their PhD.
The age of the candidate should not exceed 32 years. However, age relaxation is provided to candidates who hold categories.
Applicants must have published at least two Q1 journal papers as a primary contributor.
How to Apply?
- Identify an IIT Madras faculty mentor.
- Develop a research proposal and share it with the mentor.
- The candidate must obtain the faculty member’s concurrence for the proposed research.
- Submit the application.
Important Documents
Applicants should carefully prepare the required documents before contacting a prospective mentor. These may include:
- Completed IPDF application form
- Curriculum vitae
- PhD certificate or provisional certificate, where applicable
- Academic records
- Research publications
- Research proposal
- Details of proposed research
- Mentor’s concurrence
- Signed commitment-of-funds form
- Other certificates required by IIT Madras
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