Applications Invited for Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Programme

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About the Organization

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) is an advanced research institute established and fully funded by the Reserve Bank of India for carrying out research on development issues from a multi-disciplinary point of view.

IGIDR was registered as an autonomous society on November 14, 1986 and as a public trust in January 1987. On December 28, 1987 the campus was inaugurated by Late. Shri Rajiv Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India.

About the Fellowship

The Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Programme has been instituted at IGIDR as part of its outreach activities. Its objective is to support high quality research by scholars with a doctoral degree and an outstanding academic record. Three fellowships are available for the year 2025. The fellowship is granted for one year.

Post-Doctoral Fellows will receive a consolidated amount of Rs.70,000/- per month. Post-Doctoral Fellows will be provided campus accommodation (on sharing basis) depending on availability.

Responsibilities:

The grantees would be independent to pursue their research plan, and are expected to produce at least one working paper before the end of the year. They are also required to present an interim progress report and seminar as well as a final seminar on the work completed by them at the end of their tenure at IGIDR. They may also be called upon to get involved in different Institute activities including teaching and research projects as well as participate in conferences and workshops organised by the Institute. They would be provided office space and have full access to library, computing and other facilities of the Institute.

Eligibility

Applicants should be resident Indians, under 40 years of age, securing a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent in the Master’s degree, and should have obtained a Ph.D. degree in the broad areas of economics, public policy and/or energy and environment policy. Candidates who have completed their Ph.D. thesis in the last two years, and/or employed as junior faculty in academic institutions, and/or have strong publication record are particularly encouraged to apply. Those who will submit their Ph.D. thesis by 31st March 2025 can also apply.

How to Apply

Application Deadline & Notifications: Applicants have to apply online via the IGIDR website https://forms.gle/yVB2GQjQVjrVbAVP9 by 25th March, 2025.

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