IIT Hyderabad announces fellowship in technology for foreign research scholars

Under the fellowship for international research scholars in technology (FIRST) scheme, full financial support will be given to international research scholars for pursuing PhD at IIT Hyderabad. Candidates can apply by October 10, 2021. 

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad has announced fellowship for international research scholars in technology (FIRST). Under the scheme, full financial support will be given to international research scholars for pursuing PhD at IIT Hyderabad. 

Eligibility criteria  

The minimum eligibility requirement to join IIT Hyderabad through the fellowship programme is a masters degree in relevant fields. Foreign nationals with “excellent academic qualifications”, with a master's degree in engineering or technology in the relevant disciplines, and with a minimum CGPA of 8.5 can apply for the fellowship. 

“Degree from a top line university in their respective countries, research output in terms of publications/patents will be given weightage during shortlisting,” the institute said. 

There is no application fees and the last date to submit applications is October 10, 2021. 

How to apply for IIT Hyderabad fellowship 

• Download the application form from the official website. 
• Fill the from, the checklist and the testimonials. 
• Send the completed application, testimonial and checklist to first.iar@iith.ac.in 
• Along with applications, candidates will also have to send one reference letter from the referees listed on the website. 

Started by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, IIT Hyderabad is a government institute that offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses in branches such as engineering, science and liberal arts, design and management.  

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