Institute Post Doctoral Fellowship IIT Ropar 2020
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
Institute Post Doctoral Fellowship • IIT Ropar 2020 invites applications from PhD degree holders to join as Post Doctoral Fellows across various Departments/Centres at IIT Ropar. This prestigious fellowship aims to encourage bright minds to carry out cutting-edge research programmes at the institute.
Selected fellows will receive a consolidated fellowship amount ranging from INR 45,000 to INR 55,000 per month, the exact figure depending on their qualifications and experience. Beyond the monetary award, participants will also benefit from a comprehensive support package designed to foster their research and well-being.
Key benefits include:
• Provision of suitable Hostel/Campus accommodation as per IIT norms, subject to request and availability.
• An annual contingency grant of INR 1 lakh specifically for research purposes.
• Permission to attend either National or International Conferences, contingent on the availability of funds within the fellow's contingency grant.
Applications for this fellowship are accepted year-round, with no specific last date for submission, offering flexibility to prospective candidates. The selection process is rigorous, based primarily on the candidate's performance in the interview and their relevant experience in the field. This fellowship provides an exceptional opportunity for PhD graduates to advance their research careers in a supportive and stimulating academic environment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Institute Post Doctoral Fellowship • IIT Ropar 2020, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
• The applicant must be a PhD degree holder.
• Applications must be submitted within five years of completing their PhD degree.
Important Note: Candidates who have completed their PhD under the supervision or co-supervision of faculty members from IIT Ropar are also eligible to apply. However, they must wait for a period of three years after the completion of their PhD degree before submitting their application for this fellowship.
Required Documents
Applicants for the Institute Post Doctoral Fellowship • IIT Ropar 2020 are required to submit the following documents along with their application form:
• A recent passport-size photograph of the applicant.
• Proof of thesis submission, indicating the completion of the PhD degree.
• A recommendation letter from their PhD Supervisor.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply for the Institute Post Doctoral Fellowship • IIT Ropar 2020 by following the steps outlined below:
1. Download the application form: Access the official application form by visiting the IIT Ropar website or directly using this link: `http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/sites/default/files/ApplicationForm_3_0.pdf`
2. Fill in necessary details: Complete all required sections of the application form accurately with personal, academic, and professional information.
3. Attach required documents: Ensure all necessary supporting documents, as specified in the "Required Documents" section, are attached to the completed application form.
4. Submit the application: Deliver the completed application form, along with all attached documents, to the specific Department/Center at IIT Ropar where the candidate intends to join as a Post Doctoral Fellow.
The applications are received year-round, meaning there is no specific last date for submission. Candidates are encouraged to apply when they are ready and meet all the eligibility criteria.