The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) and University of Queensland (UQ) will offer a joint PhD programme to support scholars across diverse discipline areas through the UQ-IITD Academy of Research (UQIDAR). Applications are underway and will remain open until March 15, 2023.
UQIDAR seeks to train a substantial number of students under the joint PhD programme, with supervision provided by professors from both UQ and IIT Delhi. Students will have the opportunity to study in both India and Australia. Indian and international applicants, excluding Australian citizens, will be considered for admission as i-students. I-students will commence their studies at IITD for the first year before continuing for one year or more at UQ. They will then conclude the remainder of their studies at IITD.
Australian domestic applicants will be considered for admission as q-students. Q-students will begin their studies at UQ for the first year before proceeding for one year or more at IITD. They will then complete the remainder of their studies at UQ. Indian nationals and international applicants, excluding Australian citizens, will be eligible for scholarships as i-students.
Eligible Indian students will receive a scholarship package as follows:
In Year 1 (at IITD), they will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 41,000.
In Year 2 (at UQ), they will be provided with an annual stipend of A$ 32,192.
For Years 3 and 4 (back at IITD), they will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 45,000.
They will also receive a relocation grant of A$5200 to support travel between Delhi and Brisbane. During their second year in Brisbane, they will be provided with overseas student health Cover (single policy). The UQ tuition fee will be waived for the Indian students.
However, they will need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee of A$324 for the year spent at UQ. Tuition fees for IITD will be applicable for the entire duration of their study. Throughout their tenure at either institution, students will be entitled to all benefits offered to full-time PhD students.
Additionally, while at IITD, they will receive a House Rent Allowance if they do not reside in campus accommodation, in accordance with IIT Delhi’s existing policy for PhD students.
Courtesy : The Indian Express