Government of India ASEAN Fellowship For PhD at IIT - Application for ASEAN Fellowship For PhD at IIT is now available.
The Government of India launched the ASEAN Fellowship Program for PhD on September 16, 2019 to strengthen coope
ration between India and ASEAN countries. Through this program, the Government of India has offered a thousand (1000) scholarships to ASEAN citizens to pursue PhD studies at any Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
In recognition of the deep and historical ties between India and ASEAN, India's foremost technical education centres, the internationally renowned Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), welcome aspirants from ASEAN countries to apply for PhD fellowships. Those selected will have the opportunity to complete their PhD with funding at par with their Indian counterparts from the Government of India. The funding covers the full cost of study and living expenses for for a maximum of 5 years of their PhD programme.
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are considered among the best engineering/technology institutions in the world. They are also among India's most well known brands. In a fresh beginning, the Government of India - through this programme, offers fully funded fellowships exclusively for ASEAN aspirants to pursue PhD at an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) of their choice. This an exclusive programme and different from all other Government of India programmes such as Study in India and all other fellowships.
FELLOWSHIP DETAILS
| Maximum tenure of each fellowship |
5 years |
| Stipend per month |
INR 31,000/- for the first 2 years, INR 35,000/- for the next three years |
| Research grant |
Up to INR 170,000/- for research expenses such as travel, books, contingency |
| Accommodation/Monthly House Rent Allowance |
Upto 24% - as per Govt. norms (depending on the city) - of the stipend, if hostel accommodation not provided. |
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Interested candidates can apply online through the link portal below.
2. Please choose the IIT and the specific programme/area in the online application.
3. The application date is from September 17, 2019 to October 31, 2019
ASEAN FELLOWSHIP FOR PHD AT IIT APPLICATION LINK