Job Type: Full-time

Kumaraguru Doctoral Fellowship (KDF)Build impactful research. Grow as a scholar. Shape industry and society.KDF is a full-time, residential/non-residential doctoral fellowship for aspirational researchers who want to advance engineering, technology, and management through high-quality, interdisciplinary work. Fellows deepen research capability while contributing solutions to real scientific and technological challenges that matter to industry and society.RESEARCH PRIORITY AREAS:Artificial Intelligence & RoboticsEngineering for Health & WellnessClimate & EnergyEnvironment & BiodiversityDefense Technology & SystemsInnovative & Sustainable TextilesAdvanced Materials & ManufacturingBusiness Innovation & GrowthCybersecurity, FinTech, XR & BlockchainWhy KDF?Interdisciplinary, impact-first research across departments/Industry and KI institutions, with a focus on sustainable development outcomes.Structured 3-year journey with milestones, continuous reviews, and strong faculty mentorship.Residential ecosystem designed for research focus, collaboration, and professional growth.Who can apply?Mandatory eligibility:Freshers or candidates with up to 3 years’ experience who hold:Master’s degree in engineering/technology / management , orM.Sc. in Mathematics / Statistics / Physics / Chemistry , or a master’s in management domains .Applicants working in Government/industry research labs are also eligible.Desirable :Preference for GATE-qualified candidates.Fellowship duration :The fellowship is awarded for 3 years , with progress determined through continuous reviews and assessments . The fellowship may be withdrawn if research goals are not met.Stipend & categories :Category A | Monthly Fellowship ₹25,000 | Eligibility Guide :



UG & PG with min CGPA 6.5Category B | Monthly Fellowship ₹35,000 | Eligibility Guide : UG & PG from NIRF Top 100Category C | Monthly Fellowship ₹50,000 | Eligibility Guide: UG or PG from NIRF Top 25 institutions/ Industry R&DCompensation; includes subsidized living expenses and institutional fees.Your 3-year research journey :Year 1 — Foundation & proposalComplete 4 coursework subjects aligned to your research areaPublish 2 Scopus-indexed papersPrepare extramural funding proposal / pitch to industry for financial assistanceSupport laboratory operations during eveningsYear 2 — Depth & deliveryClear Oral Comprehensive assessmentCo-guide UG/PG capstone projectsPublish 2 SCI-indexed papersBuild & facilitate one software tool or experimental setup for the institutionYear 3 — Translation & thesisFile 1 patent (published & license granted)Co-guide UG/PG capstonesPublish 1 SCI + 1 Scopus paperSubmit synopsis & thesis to the UniversityResearch ethos & objectivesPromote a sustainable research workplace in thrust areasInculcate interdisciplinarity across KI institutionsDeliver solutions to scientific and technological issues for societal developmentFAQs (quick answers)Is KDF only for engineering backgrounds?No. Eligible candidates include Engineering/Technology/Management postgraduates and M.Sc. in Math/Stats/Physics/Chemistry ; candidates from government/industry research labs may also apply.Is the fellowship strictly 3 years?Yes, the designed duration is 3 years , governed by continuous reviews ; non-attainment of goals can lead to withdrawal.Are there categories for the stipend?Yes— ₹25k / ₹35k / ₹45k per month based on academic background and NIRF-ranked institutions, with subsidized living and institutional fees covered.

📌 Kumaraguru Doctoral Fellowship (Chennai)
🏢 KUMARAGURU COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
📍 Chennai