In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the warm and friendly ties between India and ASEAN, the Government of India is offering 1000 Fully-Funded PhD Fellowships at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
Aspirants from ASEAN countries are welcome to apply for a fellowship to pursue a higher program at an IIT of their choice in India and get a chance to finish their PhD with funding that will cover the entire cost of study and living expenses for up to 5 years.
The Government of India is mainly composed of the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary for the authority of the union of 29 states and seven union territories. Located in New Delhi, it is the union government created by the supreme law of India (Constitution of India).
Why at the Indian Institutes of Technology? The prestigious IITs are considered among the best engineering and technology institutions in the world. Located in India, IITs are autonomous public institutes of higher education governed by the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961.
Eligible Countries: Applications from 10 ASEAN countries are accepted. ASEAN comprises Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam.
Acceptable Course or Subjects: The PhD program will be awarded in any subject in India’s foremost technical education centres ( IITs):
IIT Bhilai
IIT Bhubaneswar
IIT Bombay
IIT Delhi
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
IIT Dharwad
IIT Gandhinagar
IIT Goa
IIT Guwahati
IIT Hyderabad
IIT Indore
IIT Jammu
IIT Jodhpur
IIT Kanpur
IIT Kharagpur
IIT Madras
IIT Mandi
IIT Palakkad
IIT Patna
IIT Roorkee
IIT Ropar
IIT Tirupati
IIT (BHU) Varanasi
Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must a citizen of ASEAN countries.
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The Government of India will provide a total budget outlay of INR 300 crore (approximately USD 45 million) in up to 1000 integrated PhD Fellowships. The benefits are as the following:
The maximum tenure of each fellowship is 5 years
Winners will receive a stipend per month as the following: INR 31,000/- for the first 2 years and INR 35,000/- for the next three years
Fellows will receive a research grant up to INR 170,000/- for research expenses such as travel, books, and contingency
The program will also provide accommodation (monthly house rent allowance) up to 24% – as per Govt. norms (depending on the city) – of the stipend, if hostel accommodation not provided.
Application Process
How to Apply: Applicants apply online on the portal. To apply, applicants are required to take admission in one of an IITs in India. Explore IITs and apply for a fully-funded PhD program.
Supporting Documents: ASEAN students applying for the fellowships will require a student visa with an admission letter from IIT and last education certificate.
Admission Requirements: Entry requirements vary according to IITs. So before starting your application you should check the institute in which you want to pursue the PhD of your choice at various IITs.
Language Requirement: Check language requirement in your selected Institute in which you want to study
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