The Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT Jodhpur) has announced applications for its Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) 2026–27, inviting outstanding Indian nationals, foreign nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) to pursue advanced research across engineering, sciences, humanities, design, management, and interdisciplinary fields.
The fellowship offers a monthly stipend of ₹80,000, a ₹50,000 annual research contingency grant, hostel accommodation (subject to availability), and an initial tenure of two years, with the possibility of a third-year extension in exceptional cases. The application deadline is 30 September 2026.
About the IIT Jodhpur Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The IIT Jodhpur Post-Doctoral Fellowship is designed to attract exceptional early-career researchers with strong academic records and demonstrated research excellence. Fellows will conduct cutting-edge research under the mentorship of IIT Jodhpur faculty while contributing to teaching and interdisciplinary academic activities.
The programme supports innovative research across numerous departments and schools, making it suitable for researchers in engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, economics, humanities, management, design, and emerging technologies.
Research Areas Available
Applications are invited across a wide range of academic disciplines, including:
- Aerospace Engineering: Computational and Experimental Aerodynamics, Flight Dynamics and Control
- Computer Science & Engineering: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Systems, and Theoretical Computer Science
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering: Power Systems, Signal Processing, Semiconductor Devices, VLSI, 6G Communications, Photonics, and Embedded Computing
- Mechanical Engineering: Robotics, Automation, AI for Design and Solid Mechanics, Advanced Manufacturing
- Materials Engineering: Battery Technology, Functional Materials, Additive Manufacturing, and Composites
- Physics: Quantum Physics, Astrophysics, Optics & Photonics, Plasma and Condensed Matter Physics
- Chemistry & Chemical Engineering: Sustainable Processes, Molecular Engineering, Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
- Mathematics: Pure and Applied Mathematics, Cryptography, Bayesian Optimisation, Scientific Computing, and Data Science
- Economics: Digital Economy, FinTech, Blockchain, Climate Economics, Trade, Energy Transitions, and Development Economics
- School of Management & Entrepreneurship: Operations, Supply Chain, Generative AI, Consumer Behaviour, Strategy and Entrepreneurship
- School of Liberal Arts: Humanities, Philosophy, Psychology, and Development Studies
- School of Design: Human-Centred Healthcare Design and Digital Twin Technologies
Additional opportunities are also available within the Central Research Facility in Electron Microscopy, Spectroscopy, Surface Analysis, and Elemental Characterisation.
Fellowship Benefits
Successful fellows will receive a comprehensive package that supports both research and professional development.
Financial benefits include:
- ₹80,000 monthly fellowship
- Annual increment of up to 10% based on satisfactory performance
- ₹50,000 annual contingency grant for research expenses
- Support for attending national and international conferences using the contingency fund
- Hostel accommodation on a payment basis, subject to availability
- Second AC train fare reimbursement for shortlisted candidates attending interviews
The fellowship also includes 30 days of paid leave per year on a pro-rata basis.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Indian nationals, foreign nationals, PIOs, and OCIs are eligible.
- Hold a PhD with a first-class or equivalent academic record in the relevant discipline.
- Demonstrate excellent research output through publications and/or patents.
- Apply within two years of completing the PhD.
- Applicants should preferably be 35 years or younger, with a five-year age relaxation for women and eligible reserved category candidates.
- Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis may apply, provided they submit the provisional PhD degree within three months of appointment.
Current IIT Jodhpur PhD scholars are not eligible to apply for this fellowship.
Selection Process
Applications will be shortlisted by the relevant academic department or school. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to deliver a presentation on their proposed research followed by an interview.
Selected fellows will undergo an annual performance review conducted by the Performance Assessment Committee (PAC). Continuation into the second year depends on satisfactory research performance, while a third-year extension is reserved for exceptional cases.
How to Successfully Apply
Applicants should prepare a strong online application highlighting their research achievements, publications, patents, academic excellence, and proposed research interests aligned with IIT Jodhpur’s priority areas.
Supporting documents should be uploaded in the prescribed format, as incomplete applications or missing documentation will not be considered. There is no requirement to submit a hard copy of the application.
Why This Fellowship Is Valuable
The IIT Jodhpur Post-Doctoral Fellowship provides outstanding early-career researchers with competitive financial support, access to advanced research facilities, interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities, and mentorship within one of India’s leading Institutes of Technology.
The generous contingency grant, opportunities for conference participation, and research across emerging fields such as AI, quantum science, sustainable engineering, semiconductor technologies, and climate economics make it particularly attractive for researchers seeking to strengthen their academic careers.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting the IIT Jodhpur Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2026 online application is 30 September 2026.
Interested candidates should complete the online application and upload all required supporting documents before the closing date.
