IIT Kharagpur and University of Manchester Joint Doctoral Program 2022: Apply by Mar 6

Applications are invited for IIT Kharagpur and University of Manchester Joint Doctoral Program 2022. The last date of application is 6 March.

IIT Kharagpur and University of Manchester is happy to announce that the call for applications for the Joint Doctoral Program will be open in February 2022. Interested applicants are encouraged to go through the list of approved projects for fully funded positions. (Click here to view the project details).

This is a time-bound PhD program that needs to be completed in 4 years. 3 positions with full scholarships are available for the program. Additional positions with partial funding may be available.

Eligibility

• For Indian nationals: Open to B.Tech. or M.Tech/M.Sc. graduates with a CGPA of 7.5 from QS WUR 500 universities.
• For UK and other nationals: Bachelors or Masters graduates in science, engineering or related fields from a globally reputed university (QS WUR 500 universities) with minimum first class or equivalent, or minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
• English language IELTS 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in every category, or equivalent (which could include GCSE English pass or equivalent) as a screening requirement.

Application

Applicants can apply through the online portal. Only one application form is required in the initial stage. If selected, successful candidates may be required to submit other forms as necessary prior to registering for the project.

An applicant can choose to apply against only one of the offered projects.

The documents that would be required to be uploaded in the portal are:

• Academic Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interest-Max 750 words (you may contact the listed supervisors for your project to obtain more information)
• 2 recommendation letters
• Any photo identity proof (Passport / Aadhar Card / Voter ID / Student ID Card)
• Photo and Signature

The recruitment process will be jointly managed by the two Institutions and will involve two steps:

• Supervisors from both Institutions will evaluate applications for their respective projects and recommend the names of top candidate(s)
• The Joint Programme Board involving members from IIT Kharagpur and University of Manchester will select the 3 positions for scholarships based on the merit of both the candidate and the project

You may find a list of factors to be considered during selection process here.

Funding

• Tuition: UManchester and IITKGP both waive/absorb their respective tuition fees.
• Stipend: IIT Kharagpur awards stipend at the prevailing JRF/SRF rates while the student is resident in its campus. University of Manchester will make available competitive scholarship opportunities while the student is in residence at Manchester.
• For the term starting in 2022, funded positions with full tuition waivers will be available.

Program Allocation

The program is four years long. The time will be allocated as follows:

Year 1: Spent at IITKGP.

Coursework must be completed within the first two semesters. Preliminary research activity under joint supervision is initiated in the first year itself. Comprehensive Exam at IIT Kharagpur should be taken and cleared within the first 10 months.

Year 1 Milestone:Comprehensive Exam @IITKgp = First year/Continuation @ U Manchester

Year 2: Spent at Manchester.

Research work continues at U of Manchester. Supervisor(s) at both ends continually monitor progress. Registration Seminar given in Manchester.

Year 2 Milestone: First annual review @ UManchester = Registration seminar @IITKgp

Year 3: Spent at Kharagpur/Manchester.

Research continues. Supervisor(s) at both ends continually monitor progress. Enhancement Seminar given in Kharagpur.

Year 3 Milestone: Enhancement seminar @IIT Kgp = Second annual review @ UManchester

Year 4: Spent at Manchester/Kharagpur.

Thesis work is completed. Synopsis seminar is given. Thesis is submitted to both Institutions and sent for examination as per each institution’s rules;
a) IITKGP sends thesis to Indian and Foreign Examiners. Both examiners submit report. If accepted, defence seminar is conducted as per IITKGP rules in Manchester/Kgp depending on student’s location. Otherside attends by video conference.
b) Evaluation and closed door defence is conducted at Manchester as per University of Manchester rules.

Year 4 Milestone: Third annual review @ UManchester = Synopsis seminar @IITKgp.

Closed-door defence @ UManchester AND Open Thesis defence @Kgp

Deadline

The application portal will be open till 6th March 2022 (23:59 hrs IST).

Click here to view the official notification of IIT Kharagpur and University of Manchester Joint Doctoral Program 2022.

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