Fellowship
IIT Madras: Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaContract
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Adyar, Chennai
Role / Designation
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Domain / Subject
Research
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Employment Type
Contract
Experience
PhD holders within 5 years of completion
Qualification
PhD holders within 5 years of completion, Minimum 2 Q1 journal papers as primary author
Compensation
₹1,30,000 / month
Duration
1 year, extendable up to 3 years
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About this opportunity
IIT Madras is offering a Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF) for the 2026-27 academic year. This fellowship aims to bridge the gap between PhD and a faculty career. The fellowship includes a monthly stipend of ₹1,30,000 (₹70,000 from the Institute + ₹60,000 from the faculty), a yearly contingency grant of ₹2,00,000, medical benefits, and conference travel support. Fellows will have the independence to shape their own research direction. The tenure is 1 year, extendable up to 3 years total, with a 2-year minimum commitment. Applicants must be PhD holders within 5 years of completion, aged 32 years or younger (with relaxations for SC/ST/Women and OBC-NCL), have at least 2 Q1 journal papers as primary author, and be nominated by an IIT Madras faculty mentor.
Benefits & perks
- ₹70,000 Institute + ₹60,000 faculty fellowship per month
- ₹2,00,000/year contingency grant
- Medical benefits (as per PhD scholars)
- Conference travel support
- Independence to shape your own research direction
Required documents
Commitment Form (Annexure I)
Requirements
- PhD holders within 5 years of completion.
- Age ≤ 32 years (relaxation: +5 yrs SC/ST/Women, +3 yrs OBC-NCL).
- Minimum 2 Q1 journal papers as primary author.
- Nominated by an IIT Madras faculty mentor.
How to Apply
- 1. Identify a faculty mentor in your research area.
- 2. Get their concurrence + signed Commitment Form (Annexure I).
- 3. Apply only through your mentor.
- 4. Rolling admissions - apply anytime!
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