IIIT Delhi highest fellowship for PhD scholars-Indraprastha Institute of information Technology Delhi has announced a hike in its PhD fellowship. It has revised its monthly stipend from ₹37,000 to ₹60,000 — the highest in India. It has also revised other important things to attract the scholars.
The institute encourages B.Tech students to apply for the PhD. It says that GATE score is not mandatory. This stipend has been the highest and surpasses UGC standard and Department of Science and Technology (DST)
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Beyond the stipend, IIIT-Delhi is offering additional financial support:
- The scholar will receive ₹1.5 lakh for international lab visits, enabling scholars to collaborate with leading global researchers.
- A Professional Development Allowance (PDA) of Rs.2.5 lakh for presenting research at prestigious platforms.
- ₹20,000 per year for five years to cover essential research costs.
- Laptop Grant: Rs.50,000 to equip scholars with necessary tools.
- World-class research infrastructure: Access to high-performance computing resources, state-of-the-art labs, and advanced research tools.
- Interdisciplinary & industry-driven research: Opportunities in AI, cybersecurity, computational biology, and more, with faculty and industry partnerships.
- Dedicated faculty mentorship: Guidance from IIIT-Delhi’s accomplished faculty to shape scholars’ research careers.
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Dr Sumit Darak, Dean (Academic Affairs), highlighted the broader impact of the initiative. “The revised PhD stipend and subsidized hostel fee are significant steps toward bridging the gap between academia and industry pay scales, ensuring IIIT-Delhi attracts top talent. Support for conference travel and international visits will further strengthen collaborations with renowned labs worldwide,” Darak said.
