Applications Invited for Ph.D. Programme 2019

About the Institute

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was established in 1963 as an autonomous organization under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, to contribute in the skill building for the external trade sector of India

The Institute invites applications for its Ph.D. Programme Full-Time (Economics) and Ph.D. Programme Full-Time & Part-Time (Management) from both domestic and overseas candidates for the year 2019. Selected candidates for the Ph.D. Programme can attend the classes during the course work from Delhi as well as Kolkata campus (through real time interactions).

The broad areas in which the Institute offers admission to Ph.D. Programme are:

• Economics (Full Time)

• Management (Full Time & Part Time)

1. General Management & Strategy
2. Marketing
3. Finance
4. Operations and Supply Chain Management
5. IT Innovation & Technology Management

Objectives

One of the primary purposes of the Ph.D. programme is to encourage scholars to undertake research and in-depth analysis and enrich knowledge in their chosen field. It includes the ability to independently apply methodologies of scientific research as well as to create new scientific knowledge. Further, the scholars are expected to demonstrate an ability to critically analyze research findings and to understand their importance in the wider contexts and effectively communicate and disseminate research results.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for applying in IIFT’s Ph.D. programme are the following:

Indian Scholars

Ph.D. in Economics (Full Time)

Master’s degree/M.Phil.degree in Economics from a recognized university with at least 55% marks or CGPA equivalent to B Plus in aggregate. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50% may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the University Grants Commission (UGC) from time to time.

Ph.D. in Management (Full Time)

Master’s degree/M.Phil.degree in any discipline (including IIFT MPIB) from a recognized university with at least 55% marks or CGPA equivalent to B Plus in aggregate.

OR

Diploma courses which are considered equivalent to Master’s Degree (e.g., PGDIM from IIMs) with 55% marks or CGPA equivalent to B Plus, recognized by AICTE/UGC would be considered. In such cases candidates would be required to produce the necessary certificate(s) from Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50% may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (noncreamy layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the University Grants Commission (UGC) from time to time.

Ph.D. in Management (Part Time)

(a) Master’s degree/M.Phil.degree in any discipline (including IIFT MPIB) from a recognized university with at least 55% marks or CGPA equivalent to B Plus in aggregate.

OR

Diploma courses which are considered equivalent to Master’s Degree (e.g., PGDIM from IIMs) with 55% marks or CGPA equivalent to B Plus, recognized by AICTE/UGC would be considered. In such cases candidates would be required to produce the necessary certificate(s) from Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

(b) A minimum of three years relevant experience in Teaching/Research/Industry is required. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50% may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/ OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the University Grants Commission (UGC) from time to time.

How to Apply

Application Form and Brochure for the Ph.D. Programme can be downloaded from the website www.iift.edu .

Candidates applying for both Full Time and Part Time Ph.D. Programme need to fill in the Application Form and submit the same to the Institute along with a Demand Draft of `2,500 (`1,250 in respect of SC/ST candidates and US$120/ `8,500 for Foreign Nationals) in favour of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade payable at New Delhi so as to reach latest by 26th April 2019 at the following address :

All communication may be sent to:

Ms. Lalita Gupta

Section Officer

(Research Division)

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE

B-21, Qutab Institutional Area,

New Delhi 110016

E-mail: research@iift.edu

Tel: 91-11-39147200-205 (Extn. 426),

 39147226 (Direct) Fax: 91-11-39147301

Last date for submission of Application and Statement of Purpose : 26th April 2019

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