The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) invites applications from Indian nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) for its Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship program. This initiative offers emerging scholars the opportunity to engage in advanced research across various departments and interdisciplinary programs.
Eligible Departments and Programs: Applications are welcomed in the following departments:
Aerospace Engineering
Biological Sciences and Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Earth Sciences
Economic Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Humanities and Social Sciences
Management Sciences
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Mathematics and Statistics
Space Science and Astronomy
Sustainable Energy Engineering
Gangwal School of Medical Sciences & Technology
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. with first-class or equivalent grades in the relevant branch and possess an excellent academic record in all preceding degrees.
Experience: Recent Ph.D. graduates are encouraged to apply. Candidates who have submitted their dissertation and are awaiting the oral examination are also eligible.
Fellowship Details:
First Year: ₹60,000 per month
Second Year: ₹65,000 per month
Third Year: ₹70,000 per month
Contingency Grant: Fellows receive ₹1,00,000 per year for travel, research publications, sample analysis, book purchases not available in the library, and other contingencies, as approved by the Head of Department (HoD) and the Dean of Faculty Affairs (DoFA). Unused funds can be carried forward to the next year.
Application Process: Interested candidates should apply through the online portal, providing necessary documents such as:
Curriculum vitae
Cover letter indicating preferred mentor(s)
Research plan
Other relevant supporting documents
For detailed information and to access the application portal, please visit the official Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship page.
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