IIT Delhi, Queensland University offer joint PhD programme, apply now

The programme will be offered through the UQ-IITD Academy of Research (UQIDAR). Applications are open till March 15, 2023.  

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) and University of Queensland (UQ) are offering a joint PhD programme to support scholars across diverse discipline areas to deliver global impact through the UQ-IITD Academy of Research (UQIDAR). Applications are open till March 15, 2023.  

The UQIDAR aims at training a large number of students under the joint PhD programme, supervised by professors at both UQ and IIT Delhi.  

Students to study both in India and Australia 

• Indian and international applicants (with citizenship other than Australian), are considered for admission as i-students. I-students spend their first year of study at IITD before completing one year (or more) at UQ. They then complete the remainder of their studies at IITD.  
• Australian domestic applicants are considered for admission as q-students. Q-students spend their first year of study at UQ before completing one year (or more) at IITD. They then complete the remainder of their studies at UQ.  
• Indian nationals and international applicants (with citizenship other than Australian), will be considered for scholarships as i-students. 

Scholarship 

Eligible i-students will be awarded a scholarship which includes: 

• Year 1 (at IITD): a monthly stipend of INR 41,000* 
• Year 2 (at UQ): an annual stipend of A$32,192* 
• Years 3 and 4 (at IITD): a monthly stipend of INR 45,000* 
• Relocation grant of A$5200* to support return travel between Delhi and Brisbane 
• Overseas Student Health Cover (single policy) for stay in Brisbane in Year 2 

The UQ tuition fee is waived for i-students. However, they are required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee of A$324* for the year spent at UQ. I-students will be required to pay the IITD tuition fee for the duration of their study. 

During their stay at either institution, students will also be eligible for all other benefits offered to full-time PhD students at that institution. While at IITD, students will receive an additional amount as House Rent Allowance if they do not stay in campus accommodation (hostel), as per IIT Delhi’s existing policy for PhD students. 

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