IIT Mandi, IIT Ropar to introduce PhD Joint Degree Program

IIT Mandi is all set to introduce the PhD Joint Degree Program (JDP) with IIT Ropar. This collaborative program offers a unique opportunity for enrolled students to engage in a multidisciplinary research project.

The joint PhD program of IIT Mandi and IIT Ropar provides an exciting opportunity for enrolled PhD students in both IIT Mandi and IIT Ropar to collaborate on a multidisciplinary research project. By joining this program, you will work alongside esteemed faculty members and research teams for both institutions, benefitting from their expertise. The last date to apply is June 18, 2023.

IIT Mandi's tweet reads, "@iit__mandi is delighted to introduce the PhD Joint Degree Program (JDP) with @iitrpr. This collaborative program offers a unique opportunity for enrolled students to engage in a multidisciplinary research project."

The students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities offered by both IIT Mandi and IIT Ropar. 

After completing the course, the candidates will be awarded a PhD degree jointly by both institutions. Candidate must meet the admission requirements of both institutions. The JDP scholar shall pay tuition fees only to their home institution, and the eligible candidates will be awarded a fellowship as per the home institute norms.

The eligibility criteria to apply will be the same as that of the regular PhD program of the individual institute. Candidates need to apply against a specific project which will have a preassigned Home and Host institution along with joint supervisors from both institutions.

The home institution is where the candidates begin their studies and spend the majority of their time. The expectation is that candidates will spend a minimum of 12 months at the other Host Institution.

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