Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) has taken a groundbreaking step to enhance research excellence by raising its Ph.D. fellowship from ₹37,000 to ₹60,000 per month, the highest in the country. This bold move surpasses UGC and DST standards and is designed to foster a thriving research culture; ensuring scholars have the financial security to fully dedicate themselves to innovation and discovery.
Prof. Ranjan Bose, Director, IIIT-Delhi, says: “The increased Ph.D. fellowship aligns with the vision of advancing research excellence by attracting the best students in the country, fostering high-quality, impactful research, and empowering our students to make meaningful contributions to global scientific progress.”
IIIT-Delhi is committed to creating a research ecosystem that nurtures curiosity, promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, and encourages global engagement. With this increased fellowship, scholars will benefit from:
● Highest Fellowship in the Country – ₹60,000 per month (including HRA)
● Global Research Exposure – Additional ₹1.5 lakh support for international lab visits, providing scholars with opportunities to work with top researchers worldwide
● Financial Support for Conferences & Workshops – Professional Development Allowance (PDA) of ₹2.5 lakhs, enabling scholars to present their work at prestigious platforms
● Research Contingency Grant – ₹20,000 per year for five years to cover essential research expenses
● One-Time Laptop Grant – ₹50,000 to equip scholars with the necessary tools for their research
● State-of-the-Art Research Infrastructure – Access to world-class labs, high-performance computing resources, and advanced research tools
● Interdisciplinary & Industry-Driven Research – Scholars will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge problems across AI, computational biology, cybersecurity, human-centered design, mathematics, and social sciences, often in collaboration with leading industry partners and global institutions
● Dedicated Faculty Mentorship – IIIT-Delhi’s highly accomplished faculty provide close guidance and mentorship to help scholars shape their research careers
Highlighting the key advantages of this initiative, Dr. Sumit Darak, Dean (Academic Affairs), states that the revised PhD stipend and subsidized hostel fee are significant steps toward bridging the gap between the current stipend and industry pay scales, ensuring that IIIT-Delhi attracts top talent to its PhD program. Additionally, support for conference travel and two-week international visits will strengthen collaborations with renowned labs worldwide. IIIT-Delhi is also known for its rigorous evaluation process throughout the PhD program, ensuring high-quality, impactful research and enhancing the employability of its graduates.
With this enhanced support structure, IIIT-Delhi invites highly motivated research aspirants to join its Ph.D. program and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries that will shape the future of technology and society.
