IIT Delhi, Queensland University offer joint PhD programme; applications open

Candidates having science, technology, engineering, mathematics, healthcare, humanities, or social sciences background can send EoI by October 3.

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IIT Delhi, Queensland University offer PhD programme; apply by October 3. (Image: IIT Delhi)

Vagisha Kaushik | September 17, 2024 | 12:26 PM IST

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia have collaborated to offer a joint PhD programme through the UQ-IIT Delhi Research Academy (UQIDAR) at IIT Delhi.

The institutes have commenced the application process for admissions to the research programme scheduled for January 2025. UQIDAR has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from exceptional candidates with a background in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, healthcare, humanities, or social sciences. Interested candidates can send their interest by October 3, 2024.

Under the PhD programme, the students will spend time in both the institutions. Upon completing the programme, the scholars will receive a jointly awarded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from both universities.

UQIDAR supports its students with generous fellowships, research travel grants, and relocation. The students will have access to academic facilities and resources of both IIT Delhi and Queensland University.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the different programmes are as follows:

Qualification

General/OBC/General-EWS

SC/ST/PH Students

Comments

Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology

CGPA of 6.50 on a 10.00 point scale

Aggregate percentage of 65%

First Class (wherever awarded)

CGPA of 6.00 on a 10.00 point scale

Aggregate percentage of 60%

Minimum 55% in other academic examinations

No requirement for SC/ST/PH students. High scores in GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE will be considered.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology

CGPA of 8.00 on a 10.00 point scale

Aggregate percentage of 80%

First Class (wherever awarded)

CGPA of 7.50 on a 10.00 point scale

Aggregate percentage of 75%

Minimum 55% in other academic examinations

No requirement for candidates from CFTIs. For others, high scores in GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE are required.

Master’s Degree in Sciences

CGPA of 6.50 on a 10.00 point scale

Aggregate percentage of 65%

First Class (wherever awarded)

CGPA of 6.00 on a 10.00 point scale

Aggregate percentage of 60%

Minimum 55% in other academic examinations

High score in GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE is required.

M.B.B.S./B.D.S./M.D.S./B.H.M.S

CGPA of 6.00 on a 10.00 point scale

Aggregate percentage of 60%

CGPA of 5.50 on a 10.00 point scale

Aggregate percentage of 55%

High score in GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE, or any national level examination for graduate studies is required.

Master’s Degree in Arts or Humanities

CGPA of 6.50 on a 10.00 point scale

Aggregate percentage of 65%

First Class (wherever awarded)

CGPA of 6.00 on a 10.00 point scale

Aggregate percentage of 60%

Minimum 55% in other academic examinations

High score in UGC-NET, CSIR is required.

Joint PhD programme timeline

The important dates for the application process are given below.

Process

For January 2025 Intake

Expressions of Interest Open

September 5, 2024

Expressions of Interest Close

October 3, 2024

Advisor Shortlisting

October 8 to October 30, 2024

Shortlisted Applicants Invited to Interview

November 3, 2024

Interviews

November 14 to November 21, 2024

Offers Sent

December 9, 2024

Deadline to Accept Offers

December 16, 2024

Cohort Commences at IITD

Late December (TBC)

Cohort Commences at UQ

January 2025 (RQ1, 2025)

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