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IIM Amritsar Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Explore research collaboration and academic development at the Indian Institute of Management Amritsar.
Source discrepancy: The Hindi programme page shows an older deadline and fellowship figure. This guide follows the English pages. Confirm final terms with admissions.
Programme structure
The full-time management-research fellowship runs for two years, with a performance-based extension of at most one year. Fellows collaborate with faculty, assist teaching and undertake suggested coursework.
Six-monthly reviews monitor progress. By two years, fellows should produce two papers beyond doctoral work: one accepted in an ABDC B-or-higher journal and another past desk review.
Who can apply?
Applicants need a PhD/equivalent obtained within the previous five academic years from a reputable institution acceptable to IIM Amritsar. Maximum age: 40; five-year relaxation for women and reserved-category candidates.
Shortlisting considers research potential and faculty fit, followed by a research presentation and interview.
Financial support
| Monthly fellowship | ₹70,000 consolidated |
|---|---|
| Annual contingency | ₹30,000, reimbursed against receipts |
| One international conference | Up to ₹1,75,000 reimbursed during tenure; accessible after year one and submission of a joint faculty paper to an ABDC B-or-higher journal |
Medical insurance follows student-welfare policy; additional teaching may attract an honorarium.
Application documents, fees and submission
The English application page requests a recent passport-size colour photograph, signature and research proposal in PDF format.
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | ₹1,000 |
| Differently abled, with competent-authority certification | ₹1,000 |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹1,500 |
- Open the official instructions linked at the end and select “Click here to Apply”.
- Review the registration form and any additional document fields before preparing your final submission.
- Enter accurate details and upload the requested files.
- Follow the official payment instructions and retain your application and payment confirmations.
Admissions contact: pdfadmission@iimamritsar.ac.in.
The linked admission portal returned no readable form during this review, so account-specific fields and payment completion were not verified.
Develop a focused research proposal
CareerAidHub editorial guidance: Define a manageable research question and show how it connects with faculty expertise. Explain the contribution you intend to make, the methods you plan to use and the evidence you need.
Separate completed doctoral research from the work you propose to develop next. A feasible plan should identify data access, ethics approvals or other dependencies without implying that permissions have already been secured.
Before a research presentation, practise explaining why the question matters, what alternative explanations you will examine and how the study could be completed. These suggestions support preparation; they are not additional admission criteria.
Independent career preparation support
CareerAidHub’s Career Accelerator Program offers CV feedback, research-proposal clarity reviews and opportunity mapping. Follow the institute’s rules on outside assistance and retain ownership of the application. Support does not guarantee admission or funding.
Mentoring enquiries: coaxialedu@gmail.com.
Frequently asked questions
Is the current application window open?
Yes, according to the English application page checked on 5 November 2026.
Can a thesis-submitted candidate assume eligibility?
Do not assume so: the eligibility wording requires an obtained doctorate or equivalent. Ask admissions if your award is pending.
Is a faculty mentor’s consent compulsory before applying?
The reviewed instructions do not specify a compulsory pre-application consent letter. Investigate research fit and ask admissions before treating one as required.
Is there a prescribed proposal length?
The application instructions request a PDF proposal but do not state a word or page limit. Check the form before finalising the file.
Are the grants automatic cash allowances?
No. The listed contingency and conference support operate by reimbursement and have conditions.
Which webpage should I follow if figures differ?
This guide uses the English programme and application pages. The Hindi version displays older terms; seek written clarification from admissions if needed.
Is there a guaranteed admission decision date?
No. The English programme page lists October/April evaluation and November/May results, while the application page promises processing as applications arrive. Confirm timing directly.
Does CareerAidHub submit the application for me?
Applicants should complete their own official submission. Independent preparation support does not guarantee selection.
Official source and verification
Reviewed on 5 November 2026 using the English programme overview and application instructions, with the Hindi version checked for consistency. Read “About Program” from the official page’s menu for full conditions.
IIM Amritsar — Post-Doctoral Fellowship online application instructions
